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Is Crave worth it in Canada if I already have Netflix?

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Asked May 30, 2026Last updated June 6, 2026Answers can change over time.
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Yes—Crave can be worth it in Canada even if you already have Netflix, but mostly if you specifically want HBO/Max-style premium series, recent Warner Bros./DC titles, and Canadian specialty/live-TV content. If you mainly watch Netflix originals, reality TV, anime, documentaries, or international series, Netflix alone is usually the better value.

Typical price range in Canada:

  • Crave with ads / lower-tier plan: about CAD $10–$15/month
  • Crave ad-free / premium plan: about CAD $20–$25/month
  • If you subscribe only for a specific show or movie run: many people get the most value from 1–2 months, so a practical spend is often CAD $10–$50 total depending on the plan

Worth it if: you regularly want premium dramas, HBO exclusives, or a second service for current prestige TV that Netflix doesn’t carry in Canada.

Not worth it if: you mostly use Netflix for broad entertainment and don’t have a short list of Crave-specific titles to watch right now.

Best practical approach: subscribe to Crave only when there are 2–3 specific shows or movies you want, then cancel or pause after a month or two. Keeping both year-round is usually hard to justify unless you watch premium TV often.

Caveat: streaming catalogs and plan pricing change often, so check current Canadian pricing and completed/sold-in-effect equivalents before subscribing, especially for ads, 4K, downloads, and stream limits.