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How Much Does Max Cost?

This guide compares 3 current Max plan options across monthly billing. The lowest public price recorded is $10.99/month for Basic with Ads.

Last edited on Jul 27, 2026
Subpilot Editorial Team, Senior Subscription Writer 2 min read

Plans & Pricing

Basic with Ads

$10.99/month

  • Full core catalog
  • Ads on select content
  • Up to 2 streams / 1080p

Standard

$18.49/month

  • Ad-free on-demand
  • Downloads and live sports on select plans
  • Up to 2 streams / 1080p

Premium

$22.99/month

  • 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos on select titles
  • Up to 4 streams
  • Largest download allowance

Which Plan Fits Best?

Basic with Ads

$10.99/month

Best for members who want the lowest monthly price and mainly use one club.

  • Full core catalog
  • Ads on select content
  • Up to 2 streams / 1080p

Standard

$18.49/month

Best for evaluating the core product before choosing a paid plan.

  • Ad-free on-demand
  • Downloads and live sports on select plans
  • Up to 2 streams / 1080p

Premium

$22.99/month

Best for customers whose required features and billing terms match this tier.

  • 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos on select titles
  • Up to 4 streams
  • Largest download allowance

Fees & billing rules

Charges that may apply beyond the advertised plan price. Final amounts can depend on the selected plan, billing period, location, taxes, and current offer.

Item Amount
Annual Basic with Ads About 16% savings vs paying monthly for a full year. $109.99/year
Annual Standard Annual prepaid option for the ad-free Standard tier. $184.99/year
Annual Premium Annual prepaid option for the Premium tier. $229.99/year

What to Watch Out For

  • US direct pricing as published by HBO Max help; taxes extra.
  • Partner and app-store billing can show different rates or bundle terms.
  • Prices and promotions change; verify the amount shown for your Max account before subscribing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What plans does Max offer?

Basic with Ads at $10.99/month, Standard at $18.49/month, Premium at $22.99/month

Are there extra fees for Max?

Annual Basic with Ads: About 16% savings vs paying monthly for a full year. Annual Standard: Annual prepaid option for the ad-free Standard tier. Annual Premium: Annual prepaid option for the Premium tier.

Which Max plan is the cheapest?

Basic with Ads is the cheapest recorded plan in this service record at $10.99/month.

Can Max prices or offers change?

Yes. Plan packaging, promotions, taxes, currency, and regional availability can change. Confirm the complete recurring charge and renewal terms on the official checkout page.

Sources checked

Verified Jul 2026

Cancellation steps, fees, and billing rules below were checked against each provider's official help documentation. Always confirm inside your own account, since plans and billing paths vary.

Freshness
Verified July 27, 2026
Source domains
consumerfinance.gov, help.max.com, max.com
Coverage scope
United States
Fact sources checked
3 source pages

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