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Updated September 14, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir
AGMTW score, out of 100
The British archive, deeper than Acorn but aimed at the same household.
Value for money82
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).
Content quality58
A lot of older British TV.
Apps and devices70
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 quality55
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.
Four criteria, each out of 100. The overall score is their weighted average: content 38%, value 27%, apps 22%, streaming quality 13%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
100The cheapest service of its kind.
Content quality
0None of the ten most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
100All ten 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.
100Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
1004K on the plan we price.
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