Best Video Streaming Platforms & Services in Singapore: Small Prices to Pay for Your Couch Potato Pleasures
PUBLISHED June 10th, 2021 06:00 am | UPDATED July 25th, 2024 12:35 pm
Whether you’re looking to jump aboard one of the many platforms available, or a seasoned Netflix-and-chiller, our guide will help you to your next binge sesh. From indie films and documentaries, to K-dramas and local productions, it’s time to pick your poison.
Disney+
Disney+ is the newest kid on the Singaporean block, with the highly anticipated Marvel production WandaVision taking the streaming platform by storm. This platform tugs at nostalgic heartstrings with its collection of timeless films featuring Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars classics. Perfect for reminiscing, and for family movie nights. At S$11.98 a month, or S$119.98 a year, a Disney+ subscription is one of the cheapest on the market and gives you access to over 650 movies and 15,000 episodes of content over a maximum of 10 devices.
Watch Disney+ here.
Netflix
Netflix needs no introduction. Home to blockbusters like Money Heist, Lupin, and Black Mirror, among many others, the platform continues to churn out original series in genres ranging from K-drama, to tearjerkers and anime. As you bulldoze your way through their shows, Netflix’s algorithm tailors its recommendations to best fit your taste. Or, you could just pick from their list of trending shows every day!
Watch Netflix here.
Apple TV+
Tech giant Apple’s foray into on-demand streaming has generated more than 50 original productions featuring big names such as Oprah, Jennifer Aniston, and Tom Hanks. Though lacking an extensive back catalog of shows, Apple TV+ has been building a name for itself through shows like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show. Priced at S$5 per month, and coming with an extended free trial period for Apple users, these premium shows come don’t make a huge dent in your wallet.
Watch Apple TV+ here.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is yours for S$2.99 a month, with access to the classics like The Grand Tour and The Office, as well as new releases Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and the Amazon exclusive Lord of the Rings series. With Amazon’s buying power, you can be sure of even better titles to come, in addition to its ridiculously low subscription fee. A single account allows you to stream on up to three devices.
Watch Amazon Prime Video here.
Viu
Viu is every Koreaboo’s dream. Ongoing shows include popular variety productions Running Man and Return of Superman, while drama titles include Sell Your Haunted House and The Penthouse. In addition to K-dramas, a myriad of Chinese, Hong Kong, and Thai dramas air alongside K-pop highlights on their platform. This abundance of Asian entertainment is yours for S$7.98 a month.
Watch Viu here.
iQiyi
iQiyi is a growing force to be reckoned with. With a plethora of Chinese and Korean dramas, alongside its recent announcement to move into the movie business, you can only expect better titles to emerge from this platform. Catch up with popular shows like My Roommate Is A Gumiho and My Dear Guardian, as well as its expanding anime collection that includes Fruits Basket and How Not to Summon a Demon Lord. Monthly subscriptions start from S$8.98 a month.
Watch iQiyi here.
The Projector Plus
The quintessential indie couch potato experience starts with The Projector Plus. Our local indie film enclave is behind this streaming platform that brings acclaimed films across genres like Thriller, LGBTQ, and Animation, to you at S$10 for a 48-hour viewing window. Simply create a Projector Plus account for free, and you’re guaranteed to be locked in for the next 48 hours.
Watch The Projector Plus here.
Broadway HD
At S$10.59 a month, bring Broadway’s theatrical magic to your room with Broadway HD. Titles such as Romeo and Juliet by the Royal Shakespeare Company and critically acclaimed productions like An American in Paris grace this platform. Aside from a ton of categories and classic productions to watch sans-ads and curtain time, their streaming platform supports all devices, making it extremely fuss-free.
Watch Broadway HD here.
BBC iWonder
For the realist seeking enlightening documentaries, look no further than BBC iWonder. This streaming platform brings to you thousands of top documentary films covering everything from world affairs, to business, and the environment. Some archived documentaries feature titles like China Love and award-winning Basquiat: Rage to Riches. If knowledge is invaluable, S$6.99 a month is a small price to pay.
Watch BBC’s iWonder here.
meWATCH Prime
Keep up with local titles and live TV with meWATCH at S$5.94 a month. Whether it’s mystery drama The Reunion starring Shawn Thia, or the exhilarating MasterChef Singapore, this platform will keep you abreast to all the shows on local television. The platform also offers other subscription plans like ShemarooMe for the best of Bollywood and HBO Go.
Watch meWATCH here.
Top image: An American in Paris, Broadway HD
