Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 17, 2026 • By bilalzouheir
AGMTW score, out of 10
A decent film rotation, but you are paying $11.99 for a fraction of what Max gives you.
Value for money6.4
Mid-range price for a small, rotating film catalog.
$11.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $8.99 ($3 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 4.8/10), that comes to 6.4 on value.
Content quality4.8
31 recommended titles: thin, but well chosen.
Carries 31 titles from our recommended list.
Apps and devices8.4
Solid app, available on 9 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.81 on iPhone and 4.37 on Android. Works on 9 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality8.5
1080p with surround sound; no 4K tier.
Base plan streams in 1080p with 5.1 sound.
Starz is a cable TV network in the US with an on-demand streaming service of the same name. Currently, Starz on-demand has a monthly price of $10.99 ($3/month for the first 3 months).
Starz is available as an add-on channel to Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Roku platform. For a similar subscription price, you can also access Starz as an add-on via a variety of online streaming services including YouTube TV and Hulu Plus Live TV, among others.
Alternatively, the Starz on-demand app is available for Android, iOS and most other mobile devices.
Also available as an add-on on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Roku
Sign up for StarzAnyone looking for a solid selection of big-name TV shows and new movie releases probably won't be disappointed.
Starz has an agreement to run all of Sony Pictures' movies as they come out. The platform also has thousands of other movies from a variety of studios including blockbuster action, comedy and drama.
TV shows range from classics with categories including Throwback Cartoons, to Bingeable Series covering thousands of titles.
Original programming: While Starz doesn't have as many original shows and movies as Netflix or HBO, it does produce some acclaimed entertainment, including movies like Ash Evil Dead and shows such as American Gods, Power, to name but a few.
Sharing devices: Starz lets you have four simultaneous streams per account, for about $7 less than Netflix's most expensive Premium plan which allows the same.
How much does Starz cost?
Starz starts at $11.99/month.
Does Starz have a free trial?
Starz does not currently offer a free trial.
What devices support Starz?
Starz is available on Airplay, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox.
Can I cancel Starz anytime?
Starz is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Starz worth it?
Original programming: While Starz doesn't have as many original shows and movies as Netflix or HBO, it does produce some acclaimed entertainment, including movies like Ash Evil Dead and shows such as American Gods, Power, to name but a few. Sharing devices: Starz lets you have four simultaneous streams per account, for about $7 less than Netflix's most expensive Premium plan which allows the same.
Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.
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.