NetflixStreaming5.4MODERATEDisney+Streaming4.9MODERATEHuluStreaming5.4MODERATEAmazon Prime VideoStreaming5.0MODERATEMaxStreaming4.9MODERATEApple TV+Streaming4.3MODERATEPeacockStreaming4.9MODERATEParamount+Streaming4.9MODERATEYouTube PremiumStreaming4.5MODERATEShowtimeStreaming3.2MODERATEStarzStreaming3.2MODERATEDiscovery+Streaming4.3MODERATEBritBoxStreaming3.2MODERATEESPN+Streaming4.3MODERATEFuboTVStreaming4.3MODERATESling TVStreaming3.2MODERATECrunchyrollStreaming4.3MODERATETubiStreaming1.1LOWPluto TVStreaming1.1LOWVuduStreaming2.1LOWAMC+Streaming4.3MODERATEJioHotstarStreaming3.2MODERATENOW (Sky)Streaming3.2MODERATEYouTube TVStreaming2.1LOWCraveStreaming3.2MODERATEChannel 4Streaming3.2MODERATEITVXStreaming3.2MODERATE
About cancelling Streaming subscriptions
We track 27 Streaming services. The average Friction Score is 3.7/10 — Netflix is the most cancellation-resistant at 5.4/10, while Pluto TV is the cleanest at 1.1/10.
Category insights
- Average friction
- 3.7
- Hardest to cancel
- Netflix 5.4
- Easiest to cancel
- Pluto TV 1.1
- May require a phone call
- 0 of 27 services
- Heavy retention prompts
- 7 of 27 services
Cancellation channels
- Web26
- App1
Common questions
- Which Streaming subscription is hardest to cancel?
- Netflix scores 5.4/10 on our Friction Index, the highest in this category. Expect extra confirmation prompts or a support step.
- Do I need to call support to cancel Streaming services?
- No Streaming service in our index requires a phone call — all of them cancel online.
- Do I lose access immediately after cancelling?
- Usually not. Most services keep your access until the end of the period you already paid for, then stop billing. Check the individual service page for its exact rule.
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