Review · Gaming & entertainment
Peacock review
NBCUniversal's streaming service for NBC and Bravo shows, Universal films, Telemundo and live sports.
By the DBotMaker research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Capabilities (40%)
- 8.5
- Ease of setup (30%)
- 8.7
- Value (30%)
- 8.6
Peacock is the cheapest route to NBC, Bravo and a wide sports lineup. Its US App Store listing shows three tiers: Peacock Select at $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, Premium at $12.99 or $129.99 a year, and Premium Plus at $19.99 or $199.99 a year. Select is the stripped-down plan, with next-day NBC and Bravo episodes and a selection of full seasons, but it excludes Peacock Originals. Premium opens the full library plus live sports such as MLB, golf and WNBA games, current NBC series, Bravo shows, Telemundo and new films from Universal, Illumination and DreamWorks Animation. Premium Plus removes most ads, adds your local NBC channel 24/7 and some offline titles, though Peacock says channels, live sports and events still carry ads. Apple sells a combined Apple TV and Peacock Premium plan at $17.99 a month. The listing shows 4.7 stars from 3.8 million ratings.
Who it is for
NBC and Bravo fans who want live sports cheaply
Price
Peacock Select $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year; Premium $12.99; Premium Plus $19.99 (US App Store prices).
Peacock Select Monthly $8.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- Peacock Select: next-day NBC and Bravo TV plus a selection of full seasons
- Peacock Premium: full library plus live sports such as MLB, golf and WNBA
- New Universal, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and Focus Features films after theaters
- Premium Plus removes most ads, streams your local NBC channel 24/7 and allows some downloads
- Spanish-language shows and news from Telemundo
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Three price points from $8.99 to $19.99 a month
- Strength: Annual plans from $89.99 a year for Select
- Strength: Rated 4.7 from 3.8M ratings on the US App Store
- Weakness: Peacock Select excludes Peacock Originals
- Weakness: Channels, live sports and events still contain ads on Premium Plus
- Weakness: App use is limited to the US and its territories
Key facts
- Plans: Select, Premium, Premium Plus
- Fewest ads from: $19.99 per month (Premium Plus)
- Annual option: Yes, from $89.99 per year
- Bundle: Apple TV and Peacock Premium, $17.99 per month
- App Store rating: 4.7 from 3.8M ratings
Where it ranks
Peacock is No. 7 in our Best Video Streaming Services verdict.
Alternatives we scored
- Netflix9.1
- HBO Max8.9
- Amazon Prime Video8.8
- Disney+8.8
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