Thinking about cutting the cord, and choosing DirecTV Stream? Not sure what your options are for subscribing to this internet TV service? In this article, we'll take a look at how each DirecTV Stream package, the price of each plan, and the channels included, to help you find out which one may be right for you. Wondering how much DirecTV Stream costs? Read on, and get all of the details.

DirecTV Stream Plans and Pricing

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DirecTV Stream is a decent way to watch TV without cable, but it's a bit expensive compared to other major internet TV services. Let's take a look at each plan and its features, benefits, and channels now.

Plus
7-day free trial
$55/ month

45+ channels

3 simultaneous streams

500 hours of DVR space

Add-ons like HBO and Showtime

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Max
7-day free trial
$80/ month

60+ channels

3 simultaneous streams

500 hours of DVR space

HBO Max Included

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*Note that DirecTV Stream offers several other plans that are hidden until you click to sign up.

DirecTV Stream Entertainment – $69.99/month

The cheapest DirecTV Stream subscription comes in at $69.99/month for a contract-free subscription. For your money, you get 65+ channels. This includes a lot of top networks that cord-cutters want, like ESPN, Fox Sports, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, FX, TNT, TBS, HGTV, Food Network, BBC America, Comedy Central, Animal Planet, and Discovery, to name just a few. You can see the full channel lineup for the Entertainment package on the DirecTV Stream website.

DirecTV Stream Choice – $84.99/month

DirecTV Stream Choice includes 90+ channels for $84.99/month if you choose a contract-free subscription. This includes all of the channels in the Entertainment package, as well as 20+ more channels like Travel Channel, Sundance TV, MLB Network, and Tennis Channel, to name just a few.

The Choice package also comes with HBO Max free for 3 months. After this, it auto-renews at the current monthly rate.

DirecTV Stream Ultimate – $94.99/month

DirecTV Stream Ultimate beefs up your subscription even more. With this package, you'll get all of the channels in the Xtra package, as well as Starz, CleoTV, DIY Network, Univision, and more, for a total of 130+ channels.

Like the Choice package, The DirecTV StreamUltimate package also comes with HBO Max free for 3 months. After this trial, it auto-renews at the current monthly rate.

DirecTV Stream Premier – $139.99/month

This is the most expensive DirecTV Stream subscription, but you definitely get your money's worth. You'll get a total of 140+ channels including premiums like Starz, Cinemax, Showtime and HBO, as well as ActionMAX and a few other niche channels.

In addition, DirecTV Stream Premier comes with HBO Max included for as long as you keep your subscription. Unlike the other packages, it does not auto-renew after 1 year. It's included as part of your (admittedly high) subscription cost.

Channel Add-Ons

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DirecTV Stream lets you add on a few extra premium channels, and extra packages. Here are your options:

  • Movies Extra – 8 channels, $5/month, includes Crime + Investigation, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HDNET MOVIES, MGM HD. MTV Live, ShortsTV, Smithsonian Channel
  • NBA League Pass – $24.99/month
  • DirecTV Stream Deportes – 5 channels, $5/month, includes FOX Deportes, ESPN Deportes, TyC Sports, Univision Deportes
  • DirecTV Stream Español – 4 channels, $15/month, includes Cinelatino, Discovery Channel en Español, Estrella TV, Univision
  • DirecTV Stream Brazilian – 2 channels, $30/month, includes PFC and TV Globo
  • DirecTV Stream Korean – 12 channels, $30/month, includes Arirang, CTS, EBS, KBS World, MBC Every1, MBN, National Geographic Korea, SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System), SBS Plus, TAN, TVN, YTN
  • DirecTV Stream Vietnamese – 8 channels, $20/month, includes Film 24H, HONVIETV, S Channel, SBTN, TViet Network, VGNVIETV, Vietface TV, Vien Thao TVYou can also subscribe to individual premium channels, such as:
  • Showtime – $11/month
  • Epix –$6/month
  • Starz – $11/month
  • Cinemax – $11/month
  • HBO Max – $15/month

Not sure which package may be right for you, or if you should explore another internet TV service? You can use our Cord–Cutter Express tool and explore all of your options, including fuboTV, Sling TV and more. Just give us some basic information about what you like to watch, the devices you use, and other such details, and our algorithm will recommend the internet TV package that's perfect for you. It just takes a few minutes, so get started today!

What's On DirecTV Stream?

Not sure what you can watch on DirecTV Stream? The Flixed TV Guide for DirecTV Stream is the best resource! With this simple, ad-free guide, you can see all the shows, movies, and events airing on every DirecTV Stream channel – up to a week in advance! Check it out now to see what's on, and see if DirecTV Stream is right for you.

Eric Liston is a freelance writer and tech enthusiast based in Ohio, specializing in internet security, cord-cutting, and more.