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Is Crave Canada worth it if I already have Netflix?

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Asked May 29, 2026Last updated June 8, 2026

Answer71% confidence

Yes — Crave Canada can be worth it even if you already have Netflix, but mainly if you want HBO/Max-style prestige series, Warner Bros./DC titles, premium-cable dramas, and some movie premieres that Netflix Canada often doesn’t have.

Typical price range:

Netflix Canada: about $7–$23 CAD/month depending on plan
Crave Canada: about $10–$22 CAD/month depending on tier/add-ons
Both together: usually about $17–$45 CAD/month

If you mostly watch Netflix originals, international shows, anime, documentaries, reality TV, or kids content, then Netflix alone is usually the better value. If you regularly want current HBO-style series, DC content, or specific premium shows/movies on Crave, adding Crave can be worth it.

Best-value move: subscribe to Crave for 1–2 months when there are several shows or movies you want, then cancel or pause. For most households, keeping both year-round only makes sense if you watch a lot of premium dramas and current must-see series.

Caveat: streaming catalogs and plan features change often in Canada, so check the current Crave lineup and plan details before subscribing.

Alternatives

Choose this if you want the biggest all-purpose library, Netflix originals, international shows, documentaries, reality TV, anime, kids content, and a reliable everyday app.
Keep Netflix only
Netflix is usually the stronger single-service choice for variety and frequent browsing.
Choose this if there are multiple Crave exclusives or HBO/Max-related shows you want to catch up on. Subscribe for a month or two, binge what you want, then cancel.
Add Crave temporarily
This gives you the value of Crave without paying for overlapping services all year.
Choose this if your household watches enough TV that Netflix’s broad library and Crave’s premium-cable catalogue both get regular use.
Keep both
The overlap is limited enough that heavy viewers may get value from both.

What could change this answer

Crave’s plan lineup, ads, 4K, downloads, and device limits can change.
Specific HBO/Max or premium-cable titles may move in or out of the catalog.
Your value depends on how often you watch prestige dramas versus Netflix’s broader library.

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Alternatives

Choose this if you want the biggest all-purpose library, Netflix originals, international shows, documentaries, reality TV, anime, kids content, and a reliable everyday app.
Keep Netflix only
Netflix is usually the stronger single-service choice for variety and frequent browsing.
Choose this if there are multiple Crave exclusives or HBO/Max-related shows you want to catch up on. Subscribe for a month or two, binge what you want, then cancel.
Add Crave temporarily
This gives you the value of Crave without paying for overlapping services all year.
Choose this if your household watches enough TV that Netflix’s broad library and Crave’s premium-cable catalogue both get regular use.
Keep both
The overlap is limited enough that heavy viewers may get value from both.

What could change this answer

Crave’s plan lineup, ads, 4K, downloads, and device limits can change.
Specific HBO/Max or premium-cable titles may move in or out of the catalog.
Your value depends on how often you watch prestige dramas versus Netflix’s broader library.

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