Updated November 9, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Good films, live NBC sport and the Olympics, held back by an app that still frustrates.
Value for money6.8
Fair for live NBC sport, the Olympics and a good film catalog, with ads.
$12.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $8.99 ($4 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 6.4/10), that comes to 6.8 on value.
Content quality6.4
104 recommended titles, a respectable showing.
Carries 104 titles from our recommended list.
Apps and devices8.0
Solid app, available on 8 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.66 on iPhone and 4.57 on Android. Works on 8 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality7.5
1080p, stereo; 4K is limited to some live sport.
Base plan streams in 1080p. Only some live sport is in 4K.
Peacock is a streaming service owned by NBC, with options to choose three plans: TV-focused Peacock Select ($7.99/month), ad-supported Peacock Premium ($10.99/month), or ad-free Peacock Premium Plus ($16.99/month). It used to offer a free plan, but that went away amid the Great Streaming Price Hikes the previous year. Still, with both premium plans, you’ll get access to the full catalog of 2,000 movies and shows, including every episode of original NBC favorites like Brooklyn 99, The Office, and Parks and Recreation. You’ll also get next-day and early access to all the new episodes of live NBC shows like Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. You can stream Peacock on Apple devices like the iPhone and Apple TV, Google devices like Android phones and Chromecast, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. But there is still no app available for Roku or Amazon platforms.
Peacock carries 76+ channels, including American Greed, Binge this Week, Black Cinema, Black-Led Drama, Bravo, Bravo Below Deck, and more.
Peacock is a cross between Netflix, with its large catalog of movies and original series, and a live TV streaming network, with live news and sports. In general, while you'll get a good mix of entertainment, there is a considerable lack of children's programs compared to other streaming services like Netflix or HBO. It's also worth noting that you won't find the classic NBC shows like Friends, Seinfeld and retro seasons of Saturday Night Live. You will, however, find more contemporary shows like Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock, as well as movies, news, live sports and short comedic clips, from NBC as well as its partners and rival networks.
Solid selection of comedies. You can get access to shows like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and Downton Abbey, to name a few. Live TV: With the premium service, you can get live sports (e.g. Premier League) and news on top of the on-demand platform.
How much does Peacock cost?
Peacock starts at $12.99/month. Plans range from $8.99 to $19.99/month.
Does Peacock have a free trial?
Peacock does not currently offer a free trial.
What channels does Peacock include?
Peacock carries 76 channels, including American Greed, Binge this Week, Black Cinema, Black-Led Drama, Bravo, and more.
What devices support Peacock?
Peacock is available on Airplay, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation, Roku, Visio TV, Xbox.
Can I cancel Peacock anytime?
Peacock is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Peacock worth it?
Solid selection of comedies. You can get access to shows like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and Downton Abbey, to name a few. Live TV: With the premium service, you can get live sports (e.g. Premier League) and news on top of the on-demand platform.
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.