Max (HBO) vs Netflix
Max (HBO) vs Netflix — which to pick, what each costs, and how to track either (or both) for free. Add each one in two clicks, pick the price and currency you actually pay, and SubRemind shows the combined cost in your base currency on the dashboard. Both services live in the Entertainment category, so they share the same colour band on the donut chart.
At a glance
| Max (HBO) | Netflix | |
|---|---|---|
| Default category | Entertainment | Entertainment |
| Trackable in SubRemind | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-currency support | Yes | Yes |
| Free-trial countdown | Yes | Yes |
| In 12-month projection | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing source | Set by you when adding | Set by you when adding |
Prices vary by region and plan, so SubRemind doesn't hard-code them — you enter the actual amount you're billed when you add the subscription.
Pricing side-by-side
Max (HBO)
Max (formerly HBO Max) is monthly or yearly across Ad-Free, With Ads, and Ultimate tiers. Prices vary by country.
Netflix
Netflix bills monthly across three plans (Standard with Ads, Standard, Premium). Prices vary by country. Enter the plan price you actually pay; SubRemind handles the currency conversion.
Free trial: Max (HBO) vs Netflix
Max (HBO) trial
Max no longer offers a recurring free trial in the US, though promos appear seasonally.
Netflix trial
Netflix no longer offers a free trial in most regions. If your country still has one, use the "Free trial" toggle.
Which one to pick
- Pick Max (HBO) if you value the entertainment catalogue, regional pricing, or ecosystem of Max (HBO) over Netflix's.
- Pick Netflix if Netflix's you already use other services in its ecosystem.
- Pick bothif you can justify the combined monthly cost — many people do. SubRemind's monthly total will tell you whether that's reasonable for your budget.
For a budget reality check, see how much you should spend on subscriptions.
How to add both to SubRemind
- Sign up for SubRemind (free, no credit card).
- Open the dashboard and pick "Add subscription".
- Search for Max (HBO), enter the price and cycle, save. If it's a trial, tick "Free trial" and set the trial end date.
- Repeat for Netflix.
- On the dashboard, both services now show in this month's total, the projection chart, and the category donut.
FAQ
Can I track Max (HBO) and Netflix at the same time in SubRemind?
Yes. There's no limit on subscriptions or overlap between categories. Add Max (HBO) and Netflix as two separate entries; both will appear in your monthly total, your projection chart, and the upcoming-30-days list.
What if Max (HBO) bills me in a different currency than Netflix?
That's fine. SubRemind converts each subscription into your chosen base currency using live exchange rates, so a Max (HBO) sub in one currency and a Netflix sub in another will both appear correctly in your aggregate stats.
Will SubRemind tell me whether to keep Max (HBO) or Netflix?
No — SubRemind shows you the cost picture but never recommends cancellations. After running both for a month or two, look at the category donut and the upcoming-30-days view to decide which one earns its monthly cost.
Are free trials for Max (HBO) and Netflix tracked separately?
Yes. Each subscription has its own trial state. You can have Max (HBO) on a free trial while Netflix is on a paid plan; only the paid one will count toward this month's total.
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