Understanding the different HBOs
HBO Max may be HBO’s newest addition to the world of streaming TV, but it’s not the only option the company offers. There is also HBO Now. Confused about the difference between HBO Now and HBO Max? Here’s what you need to know about each streaming service.
Wondering how HBO Max is different from HBO Go and not Now? HBO Max vs. HBO Go: What’s the Difference?
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Overall Results: HBO Max vs. HBO Now
HBO Max
Extensive content library from HBO, DC Comics, TCM, Sesame Workshop and more.
HBO’s future streaming service.
It’s free for HBO cable subscribers.
HBO NOW
Featuring classic HBO core series like The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Wire and more.
Stop accepting new subscribers.
It may disappear someday.
HBO Max and HBO Now are for cable cutters and those who want to stream TV shows and movies.
If you are a current HBO Now subscriber, you can continue to use this service for the time being (more details later in this article). New subscribers can only sign up for HBO Max.
And not bad! HBO Max has a massive library of content, including everything from HBO Now. The only downside is that HBO Max doesn’t yet work with some of the streaming devices supported by HBO Now (detailed in the compatibility section).
Synopsis: HBO Max beats HBO.
HBO Max
The largest content library.
Includes HBO Max original shows and movies.
Great children’s programs from Sesame Workshop, Studio Ghibli and Looney Tunes.
Huge selection of movies.
HBO NOW
The most important classic HBO series.
Includes children’s programs from Sesame Workshop.
We offer movies that can only be viewed through HBO.
There is no doubt that HBO Max has the most movies and series. HBO Max features all the movies and TV shows HBO Now has, plus a variety of content from other sources as well. In addition to core HBO products, Max offers DC Universe movies and TV shows, Sesame Workshop and Studio Ghibli programming, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) movies, and a growing suite of HBO Max original movies and TV shows.
Cost and Availability: Same Price
HBO Max
$14.99/month.
It is available on many platforms.
HBO Max is the future of HBO streaming.
HBO NOW
$14.99/month.
It is available on many platforms.
Stop accepting new subscribers.
Believe it or not, HBO Max and HBO Now are priced the same at $14.99 per month. Because Max is replacing Now, and HBO wants customers to move seamlessly from one service to another. It’s easy when the price is the same.
HBO Now is no longer accepting new subscribers. Current users can keep their current account, but if you’re not yet an HBO subscriber, Max is your only option.
Compatibility: HBO is now available on more platforms.
HBO Max
Works on iOS, iPad, Apple TV and Android.
Works on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Works on computers and Chromebooks.
HBO NOW
Works on iOS, iPad, Apple TV and Android.
Works on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Works on computers and Chromebooks.
HBO Max and HBO Now work on the same devices that make up a large segment of the streaming device market, including Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
HBO Max and HBO Now work on the following platforms:
| HBO Max | HBO NOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Iphone | iOS 12.2 or later | stop |
| iPad | iPadOS 13 or later | stop |
| android | Android OS 5 or higher | stop |
| window | Windows 7 or later | Windows 7 or later |
| Mac OS | macOS 10.10 Yosemite or later | macOS 10.10 Yosemite or later |
| chromebook | Yes | Yes |
| apple tv | 4th generation or more | 4th generation or more |
| Roku | Roku OS 9.3 or later | 3 or more generations |
| Amazon Fire TV | Fire OS 5.3.6 or later | Yes |
| playstation 4 and 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Xbox One and Series X\S | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Smart TV | Yes (list of compatible TVs) | no |
For the future: HBO Max is the future
HBO Max
HBO Max is the future of HBO streaming services.
HBO Now will retire someday.
HBO NOW
HBO Now is still around for now. But how long will it last?
As you can see from the compatibility chart in the last section, HBO Now will be discontinued on some of the world’s most popular platforms (iOS and Android). This is because HBO converted the HBO Now app to HBO Max on that platform.
HBO’s long-term future is HBO Max.
Final Verdict: You should choose HBO Max.
Compared to HBO Now, HBO Max has a lot more content for the same price and is available on the same platform, so that’s the way to go.
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HBO Now vs. HBO Max: What’s The Difference?
Making sense of the different HBOs
HBO Max may be the latest arrival in the streaming TV world from HBO, but it’s not the only option the company offers. There’s also HBO Now. Confused about the difference between HBO Now and HBO Max? Here’s what you need to know about each streaming service.
Curious about how HBO Max differs from HBO Go rather than Now? We’ve got you covered in HBO Max vs. HBO Go: What’s The Difference?
Lifewire Overall Findings: HBO Max vs. HBO Now
HBO Max
Huge library of content from HBO, DC Comics, TCM, Sesame Workshop, and more.
HBO’s streaming service of the future.
Included free for HBO cable subscribers.
HBO Now
Offers the classic, core HBO series like The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wire, and more.
No longer taking new subscribers.
May eventually go away.
HBO Max and HBO Now are available for cord-cutters and those who only want to stream their TV and movies.
If you’re a current HBO Now subscriber, you can keep using that service—for now (more on that later in the article). If you’re a new subscriber, HBO Max is the only thing you can sign up for.
And that’s not a bad thing! HBO Max has a huge library of content, including everything offered by HBO Now. The only drawback is that HBO Max doesn’t yet work on some of the streaming devices support by HBO Now (more on that in the compatibility section).
Content: HBO Max Maxes out HBO Now
HBO Max
Biggest content library.
Includes HBO Max original shows and movies.
Great kids programming from Sesame Workshop, Studio Ghibli, and Looney Tunes.
Huge movie selection.
HBO Now
Offers core, classic HBO series.
Includes children’s programming from Sesame Workshop.
Only offers movies available through HBO.
There’s no question that HBO Max has the largest selection of movies and TV. HBO Max delivers all of the movies, and TV shows that HBO Now has, but it also adds a huge selection of content from other sources. In addition to the core HBO offerings, Max brings DC Universe movies and TV shows, programming from Sesame Workshop and Studio Ghibli, movies from Turner Classic Movies (TCM), a growing suite of HBO Max original movies and TV, and much more.
Cost & Availability: Same Price
HBO Max
US$14.99/month.
Available on a large number of platforms.
HBO Max is the future of HBO streaming.
HBO Now
$14.99/month.
Available on a large number of platforms.
No longer accepting new subscribers.
Believe it or not, but HBO Max and HBO Now are the same price: US$14.99/month. That’s because Max is replacing Now, and HBO wants to transition customers from one service to the other smoothly. It’s easy to do that when the price is the same.
HBO Now is no longer accepting new subscribers. Current users can maintain their accounts—for now—but if you’re not an HBO subscriber yet, Max is your only option.
Compatibility: HBO Now Can Be Used on More Platforms
HBO Max
Works on iOS, iPad, Apple TV, and Android.
Works on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Works on computers and Chromebooks.
HBO Now
Works on iOS, iPad, Apple TV, and Android.
Works on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Works on computers and Chromebooks.
HBO Max and HBO Now work on the same devices, including Roku and Amazon Fire TV, which combine to make up a huge percentage of the streaming device market.
Here are the platforms that HBO Max and HBO Now work on:
HBO Max
HBO Now
iPhone
iOS 12.2 and up
discontinued
iPad
iPadOS 13 and up
discontinued
Android
Android OS 5 and up
discontinued
Windows
Windows 7 and up
Windows 7 and up
macOS
macOS 10.10 Yosemite and up
macOS 10.10 Yosemite and up
Chromebook
yes
yes
Apple TV
4th gen. and newer
4th gen. and newer
Roku
Roku OS 9.3 and later
3rd gen. and newer
Amazon Fire TV
Fire OS 5.3.6 or later
yes
Playstation 4 & 5
yes
yes
Xbox One & Series X\S
yes
yes
Samsung Smart TVs
yes (list of compatible TVs)
no
For the Future: HBO Max Is the Future
HBO Max
HBO Max is the future of HBO’s streaming services.
HBO Now is likely to be retired at some point.
HBO Now
HBO Now still exists, for now—but for how long?
As shown in the compatibility chart in the last section, HBO Now is discontinued on some of the world’s most widely used platforms (iOS and Android). That’s because HBO has converted the HBO Now app to HBO Max on those platforms.
HBO’s long-term future is HBO Max.
Final Verdict: HBO Max Should Be Your Choice
Compared to HBO Now, HBO Max is the same price, has much more content, and is available on the same platforms, so it’s the way to go.
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HBO Now vs. HBO Max: What’s The Difference?
Making sense of the different HBOs
HBO Max may be the latest arrival in the streaming TV world from HBO, but it’s not the only option the company offers. There’s also HBO Now. Confused about the difference between HBO Now and HBO Max? Here’s what you need to know about each streaming service.
Curious about how HBO Max differs from HBO Go rather than Now? We’ve got you covered in HBO Max vs. HBO Go: What’s The Difference?
Lifewire Overall Findings: HBO Max vs. HBO Now
HBO Max
Huge library of content from HBO, DC Comics, TCM, Sesame Workshop, and more.
HBO’s streaming service of the future.
Included free for HBO cable subscribers.
HBO Now
Offers the classic, core HBO series like The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wire, and more.
No longer taking new subscribers.
May eventually go away.
HBO Max and HBO Now are available for cord-cutters and those who only want to stream their TV and movies.
If you’re a current HBO Now subscriber, you can keep using that service—for now (more on that later in the article). If you’re a new subscriber, HBO Max is the only thing you can sign up for.
And that’s not a bad thing! HBO Max has a huge library of content, including everything offered by HBO Now. The only drawback is that HBO Max doesn’t yet work on some of the streaming devices support by HBO Now (more on that in the compatibility section).
Content: HBO Max Maxes out HBO Now
HBO Max
Biggest content library.
Includes HBO Max original shows and movies.
Great kids programming from Sesame Workshop, Studio Ghibli, and Looney Tunes.
Huge movie selection.
HBO Now
Offers core, classic HBO series.
Includes children’s programming from Sesame Workshop.
Only offers movies available through HBO.
There’s no question that HBO Max has the largest selection of movies and TV. HBO Max delivers all of the movies, and TV shows that HBO Now has, but it also adds a huge selection of content from other sources. In addition to the core HBO offerings, Max brings DC Universe movies and TV shows, programming from Sesame Workshop and Studio Ghibli, movies from Turner Classic Movies (TCM), a growing suite of HBO Max original movies and TV, and much more.
Cost & Availability: Same Price
HBO Max
US$14.99/month.
Available on a large number of platforms.
HBO Max is the future of HBO streaming.
HBO Now
$14.99/month.
Available on a large number of platforms.
No longer accepting new subscribers.
Believe it or not, but HBO Max and HBO Now are the same price: US$14.99/month. That’s because Max is replacing Now, and HBO wants to transition customers from one service to the other smoothly. It’s easy to do that when the price is the same.
HBO Now is no longer accepting new subscribers. Current users can maintain their accounts—for now—but if you’re not an HBO subscriber yet, Max is your only option.
Compatibility: HBO Now Can Be Used on More Platforms
HBO Max
Works on iOS, iPad, Apple TV, and Android.
Works on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Works on computers and Chromebooks.
HBO Now
Works on iOS, iPad, Apple TV, and Android.
Works on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
Works on computers and Chromebooks.
HBO Max and HBO Now work on the same devices, including Roku and Amazon Fire TV, which combine to make up a huge percentage of the streaming device market.
Here are the platforms that HBO Max and HBO Now work on:
HBO Max
HBO Now
iPhone
iOS 12.2 and up
discontinued
iPad
iPadOS 13 and up
discontinued
Android
Android OS 5 and up
discontinued
Windows
Windows 7 and up
Windows 7 and up
macOS
macOS 10.10 Yosemite and up
macOS 10.10 Yosemite and up
Chromebook
yes
yes
Apple TV
4th gen. and newer
4th gen. and newer
Roku
Roku OS 9.3 and later
3rd gen. and newer
Amazon Fire TV
Fire OS 5.3.6 or later
yes
Playstation 4 & 5
yes
yes
Xbox One & Series X\S
yes
yes
Samsung Smart TVs
yes (list of compatible TVs)
no
For the Future: HBO Max Is the Future
HBO Max
HBO Max is the future of HBO’s streaming services.
HBO Now is likely to be retired at some point.
HBO Now
HBO Now still exists, for now—but for how long?
As shown in the compatibility chart in the last section, HBO Now is discontinued on some of the world’s most widely used platforms (iOS and Android). That’s because HBO has converted the HBO Now app to HBO Max on those platforms.
HBO’s long-term future is HBO Max.
Final Verdict: HBO Max Should Be Your Choice
Compared to HBO Now, HBO Max is the same price, has much more content, and is available on the same platforms, so it’s the way to go.
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