What is HBO Max used for?

HBO Max is a subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery covering HBO series, films, originals, family titles and live sports. It is a good fit for watching HBO series and films at home, and saving money by bundling three services.

How much does HBO Max cost?

Paid plans for HBO Max start at $10.99 per month, and there is no free plan.

Is HBO Max open source?

No. HBO Max is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to HBO Max include Jellyfin, Kodi and Stremio.

What are some alternatives to HBO Max?

HBO Max competes with Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source HBO Max alternatives.

HBO Max: features, pricing and alternatives

About HBO Max

HBO Max is a subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery. Its homepage describes it as a place to watch series, films, exclusive originals, family titles and live sports, with account sign-in, audio description support and a choice of plans and bundles.

In the United States it is sold as HBO Max plans and as a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu. The bundle is listed from $21.99 per month with ads and $34.99 per month without, while standalone plans start at $10.99 per month, and a limited-time yearly prepay offer was shown from $6.58 per month. Plan details include Full HD video on HBO Max, streaming on two devices at once and, on the standard tier, 30 downloads for offline viewing.

HBO Max is a proprietary, hosted consumer service. Offers, content and device support vary by plan and region, and the bundle is limited to direct-billed US customers aged 18 and over, with each service accessed separately.

Key features

HBO series and films on demand
Exclusive originals and family titles
Live sports streaming
Full HD video resolution
Downloads for offline viewing on standard plan
Bundle with Disney+ and Hulu

Good fit for

→Watching HBO series and films at home
→Saving money by bundling three services

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HBO Max: questions and answers

What is HBO Max used for?: HBO Max is a subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery covering HBO series, films, originals, family titles and live sports. It is a good fit for watching HBO series and films at home, and saving money by bundling three services.
How much does HBO Max cost?: Paid plans for HBO Max start at $10.99 per month, and there is no free plan.
Is HBO Max open source?: No. HBO Max is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to HBO Max include Jellyfin, Kodi and Stremio.
What are some alternatives to HBO Max?: HBO Max competes with Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source HBO Max alternatives.