Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 26, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir
AGMTW score, out of 10
The British archive, deeper than Acorn but aimed at the same household.
Value for money7.2
A huge archive of BBC and ITV shows for a mid-range price.
$10.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $8.99 ($2 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 5.8/10), that comes to 7.2 on value.
Content quality5.8
A lot of older British TV.
We have no title-level data for this one, so this is our own read on how much there is worth watching.
Apps and devices7.0
Solid app, available on 7 of the 12 major devices. Rated far higher on iPhone than Android.
Rated 4.61 on iPhone and 3.6 on Android. Works on 7 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Britbox is a streaming service born out of an alliance between two British broadcasters: BBC and iTV. If you like British humour, British detective shows, or anything British TV, it’s the place for you. You won’t be the only one, by October 2020, the platform had 1.5 million subscribers, a number that’s growing.
Britbox is available in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and soon in South Africa. Fun fact: it launched in the U.S. and Canada in 2017, two years before it launched at home in the U.K.
Britbox is for you if you enjoy British-made shows like The -original- Office or films like Pride and Prejudice.
At 8.99 per month or 89.99 per year (a 10% discount), it's an affordable way to stream the infinite array of quality British TV.
How much does BritBox cost?
BritBox starts at $10.99/month. Plans range from $10.99 to $149.99/month.
Does BritBox have a free trial?
Yes. BritBox currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support BritBox?
BritBox is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV.
Can I cancel BritBox anytime?
BritBox is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is BritBox worth it?
At 8.99 per month or 89.99 per year (a 10% discount), it's an affordable way to stream the infinite array of quality British TV.
Five criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%. Live TV packages are also scored on customization and add-ons (20%), with the other four scaled to 40%, 16%, 16% and 8%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.
Customization and add-ons
0A live TV package with no add-on packs to build on.
10Eight or more add-on packs at $15 a month or less.