Stan vs BINGE: Which streaming service should you choose?

Stan vs BINGE: Which one is better? Both Australian made, Stan is an established figure in the streaming market since its launch in 2015, while BINGE has secured over a million subscribers only two years after launch. Stan and BINGE also offer a continuously expanding library of third party content from the world’s biggest entertainment networks.

However, when it comes to original programming, Stan naturally has a greater library of original titles while BINGE is just starting to produce its own content (the first original series, Love Me, was released last year). It’s also worth noting that both Stan and BINGE stream HBO shows, although Stan’s HBO library is limited compared to BINGE’s heftier catalogue.

More than the content available, we’ll also examine plans, pricing, features, free trials and compatible devices to help you decide between two of Australia’s go-to TV streaming services – BINGE and Stan.

Price comparison: BINGE vs Stan

First things first – monthly costs. BINGE and Stan both offer their Basic plan at $10/month. However, BINGE has recently increased its pricing, raising the cost for the Standard tier plan. Stan, on the other hand, maintains its pricing for all three plans. So when it comes to pricing, is BINGE better than Stan or is it the other way around?

How much does BINGE cost per month?

Starting with the BINGE costs, Streamotion’s streaming service starts with the cheapest Basic plan at $10/month, Standard at $16/month, and the BINGE Premium plan at $18/month. The Basic tier lets you stream in SD on 1 device, Standard is good for watching on 2 devices at once in HD, and Premium allows simultaneous streams of up to four devices, also in HD.

How much does Stan cost per month?

Stan gives you access to its entire library in SD for $10 (stream on 1 device) and HD for $14 (stream on 3 devices). For 4K Ultra HD and simultaneous streaming on up to 4 devices, you need to get the Premium Plan for $19/month. This particular streaming service also offers sports streaming where you can add Stan Sport for $10/month on top of the streaming plans.

Free trials: BINGE or Stan?

Both services offer a free trial, which is great news to new customers. Stan still offers a 30-day free trial just like Amazon Prime Video while BINGE has a 14-day free trial you can use.

Content Comparison: BINGE vs Stan

Stan is one of the largest Australian streaming services in the country, offering a competitive content library that consists of over 2,000 movies and 500 TV shows. These are, of course, constantly updated with new releases and exclusive content each week.

BINGE, on the other hand, gives other streaming TV services in Australia a run for their money, delivering only the best shows from HBO, FX, AMC, BBC, and more, all thanks to its Foxtel affiliation (it’s owned by Streamotion, a Foxtel subsidiary). Currently, BINGE provides over 1,200 movies and more than 870 TV shows for its subscribers to enjoy.

What can I watch on BINGE?

BINGE has a hefty content library, made up of over 10,000 hours of TV and movies content from its content providers partners like HBO, BBC, FX, NBC Universal, ViacomCBS, Warner Bros, Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Warner Media, Fremantle, Studio Canal, ITV, Paramount, and many more.

That means Game of Thrones, Westworld, The Staircase and dozens of other acclaimed TV shows, plus complete boxsets of excellent series like The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire, are available on BINGE. There are also shows from AMC like the long-running The Walking Dead and FX such as Snowfall and American Horror Story.

And that’s just a fraction of what BINGE has to offer, with new and classic drama, comedy, docos, lifestyle and more constantly being added. Learn more about BINGE in this review.

What can I watch on Stan?

Stan fares well in the exclusives department too – they’ve got the rights to HBO’s competitor, Showtime, which means fast-tracked episodes of hit shows like Billions. Stan’s broad licensing deals get them shows from respected international names like Hulu, Starz, MGM, Paramount and more. With over six years of growth as a service, Stan’s a bit further along in technical terms than BINGE, with 4K Ultra HD streaming available on many shows and movies. Learn more about Stan in this review.

Device compatibility

Both streaming services are available across the usual suspects of compatible devices, offering downloadable apps for Apple and Android devices, while also being available on PCs, Macs, smart TVs and more.

Devices supported on BINGE

BINGE’s accessibility continues to fare better. It’s now available on more streaming devices, including Apple TV, Telstra TV, and more. You can also stream BINGE shows and movies on your smart TV via casting.

Devices supported on Stan

Being one of the biggest streaming services in Australia, Stan is accessible to almost any device. In Australia, you can access the Stan app on mobile, PCs, set top boxes like Telstra TV and Fetch TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, gaming consoles and many more.

The verdict: Stan or BINGE?

Between BINGE and Stan, which offers more value? It depends on what matters more to you as a subscriber. BINGE’s major advantage is its library with most of the world’s biggest and trending shows available on the platform.

Complete boxsets of HBO shows like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, Silicon Valley, Big Little Lies, Sex and the City, and so many more can be streamed on demand. One of TV’s biggest events, Game of Thrones’ prequel series, House of the Dragon, also premieres in Australia via BINGE. If you’re a huge fan of everything GOT, it’s only natural for you to head to BINGE.

Stan, on the other hand, has lots of original local programming with the likes of No Activity, Bump, and Wolf Creek, among others. It’s even got its roster of acclaimed programs from the US, including the complete boxset of Breaking Bad and the ongoing series Billions, Yellowstone, and more. Stan also streams HBO Max shows like Station Eleven and Landscapers, but if an HBO-filled library is what you need, BINGE offers more such content because of Foxtel.

In terms of technicality, however, Stan shines brighter – 4K viewing is available via its Premium tier plan. Offline viewing is also allowed. These are features that aren’t available on Foxtel’s streaming services yet. Stan also offers live TV sports streaming with the add-on service, Stan Sport, though it’s worth mentioning that BINGE’s sister service, Kayo Sports, offers greater sports coverage than Stan Sport.

Price-wise, both BINGE and Stan’s Basic packages cost $10 each month, while BINGE’s Standard plan is a bit pricier at $16 to Stan’s $14 monthly price. BINGE’s Premium plan however is cheaper at $18/month; Stan offers it for $19/month. Both streaming services have no lock-in contract and free trials included – 14 days for BINGE and a much longer 30 days for Stan.

Other streaming services in Australia

Aside from BINGE and Stan, there are other streaming platforms available in Australia. Each of these streaming platforms has a different appeal as they also have exclusive contents that are only available in their service.

Here is a list of other streaming services for streaming your favourite content:

Compare streaming services: Comparison guide

If you want to explore more simultaneous streams and find amazing streaming services available in Australia, here are some helpful comparison guides that you can use as references: