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IPTV vs Cable Cost Calculator
Type in what you pay for television today and see what an IPTV subscription would cost instead — the yearly and three-year difference, worked out in your browser.
Estimates only. Enter your own bill for a figure that reflects your household.
How the calculator works
Enter your current monthly cable or satellite bill, then add anything you spend on extra streaming apps. Pick the PixelStreamHub plan you are considering, and the tool works out what you pay now, what you would pay instead, and the difference over one year and three years. Nothing is sent anywhere — the sums run entirely in your browser.
What an IPTV subscription costs
Every PixelStreamHub plan is a one-time payment with no contract, no equipment rental and no auto-renewal. The table below shows the effective yearly cost of each option.
| Plan | Price | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 25 US dollars | 100 US dollars |
| 6 months | 35 US dollars | 70 US dollars |
| 12 months | 60 US dollars | 60 US dollars |
That works out at about five US dollars a month on the yearly plan — for 20,000+ live channels and 80,000+ movies and series in HD, Full HD and 4K UHD. See the plans page for the full breakdown.
What a cable bill really adds up to
A cable or satellite bill is rarely just the package price. The advertised figure usually sits on top of several extras that grow over time:
- Set-top box and DVR rental — charged per box, every month.
- Broadcast and regional sports fees — added automatically and raised most years.
- Introductory pricing that expires — the first-year rate often jumps sharply in year two.
- Long contracts with early-termination fees — you pay to leave.
- Channels you never watch — the bundle is priced for everyone, not for you.
A worked example
Take a typical household paying 85 US dollars a month for cable. That is 1,020 US dollars a year, or 3,060 US dollars over three years. The same household on the PixelStreamHub yearly plan pays 60 US dollars a year — 180 US dollars over three years. The saving is 2,880 US dollars, which is a new 4K television and a soundbar with plenty left over.
Change the numbers in the calculator above to match your own bill. If you are still weighing it up, our IPTV vs cable comparison and the guide to how much IPTV costs go through the details.
Frequently asked questions
Is IPTV really cheaper than cable?
Almost always. A cable or satellite package typically costs 70 to 120 US dollars a month once fees and box rental are included, while an IPTV subscription is a flat 60 US dollars a year on the yearly plan. The saving grows the longer you keep the service.
Are there hidden IPTV fees?
No. You pay once for the period you choose. There is no equipment rental, no setup fee, no contract and no automatic renewal — the only cost is the plan itself.
Do I still need internet to use IPTV?
Yes — IPTV runs over your broadband connection, so you keep your internet bill either way. The comparison here is between the television portion of a cable bill and an IPTV subscription, since that is the part you replace.
How accurate is this calculator?
It is an estimate based on the figures you enter. Put in your real monthly bill and the result will match your situation closely. Try the service first with a free IPTV trial before you switch.
Related IPTV guides
- IPTV vs cable TV — the full comparison for 2026
- How much does IPTV cost? — real prices explained
- IPTV subscription plans explained — 3, 6 and 12 months
- PixelStreamHub plans — what is included in every plan