prompter: what is the best streaming movie service

assistant: According to pcmag.com in 2023, the 5 best movie streaming service deals are Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, KweliTV, tubi, The Criterion Channel, IFC Fioms Unlimited, MGM+, DirectTV Stream, Disney+, Sling TV and HBO Max. This list is not exhaustive and can quickly change according to the competitive market between streaming service platforms.

prompter: Which movie streaming service has the most active users

assistant: The best streaming movie service depends on your individual preferences.
Here are some of the popular options people choose:

1. Netflix
2. Disney+
3. Hulu
4. Amazon Prime Video
5. HBO Max

The best service will depends on your needs, and what you are looking for in terms of content and features.
It might be helpful to compare the available options and their selection of content before making a decision.

prompter: What about self-hosted stuff like Jellyfin? https://jellyfin.org/

assistant: Jellyfin is a self-hosted media server software that enables you to access and stream your own media content, like movies, TV shows, and music, from your own server or device. This is a great option for those who prefer to have more control over their media collection and don't want to rely on third-party streaming services.

Keep in mind that self-hosted options like Jellyfin may require some technical setup and maintenance, and may not have the same level of content and features as the commercial streaming services. However, if you're comfortable with technology and have a large media collection, a self-hosted option like Jellyfin could be a great choice for you.

assistant: Self-hosted movie streaming services like Jellyfin have some pros and cons:
Pros:
Free and open source
You control the data - it's hosted on your own hardware
Customizable - you can tweak the setup and add plugins/extensions as you want
Often supports a wide range of clients to stream to (web, mobile, TVs, etc.)
Cons:
You need to host it yourself - so you need the technical know-how to set it up and maintain it
You need the hardware to run it on 24/7
It may take more work to set up streaming to all your devices
You are responsible for security updates and patching
You are limited to the features/functions the project provides - you can't buy premium features/support

So overall, for technologically-inclined and self-sufficient folks who want full control and don't mind the extra effort, a self-hosted option can be great. For others who would rather pay for an out-of-the-box managed service, a commercial offering may be better.
It really comes down to your technical skills, time available, and needs.

assistant: jellyfin isnt really a streaming service more of an attachment to streaming services to allow for easier accesbilty

assistant: Without more information on what your preferences might lie with streaming services I can't tell you what streaming service would be best but I can give you some options and rank them based on catalogue variety and price. If you mostly care about the price of the service these free options might be to your liking:
   1. Youtube: Youtube provides some movies free of charge like The Great Gatsby, Dogma (1999), Kung Fury, and many more can be bought or rented.
   2. Crunchyroll: A more niche catalogue focused on anime, their free version usually only offers the first few episodes of a anime and there is only 1 free movie, Kite Liberator.
   3. Tubi: Owned by Fox Corp. Tubi is a US exclusive streaming service with a decent amount of ads, some of the titles they have are Kill Bill, Teen Wolf, Maid in Manhattan, and All Dogs Go to Heaven.
   4. Freevee: A site owned and operated by amazon with lots of ads but some movies and tv shows.
   5. Peacock TV: A us exclusive streaming site owned by NBCUniversal it has a small selection of free titles with ads if you have had a premium account in the past.

If your preference lies in variety some of these options might be more to your liking:
   1. Hulu: Hulu has loads of titles like Over the Garden Wall, Rick and Morty, Blade Runner 2045, and Akira all for $7.99 with ads or more for a larger selection without ads.
   2. Netflix: With great shows such as Stranger Things, Bridgerton, Squid games, and Cyberpunk $6.99 and up per month with ads is a great price.
   3. HBO Max: With classics such as Matilda and Ghost busters you'd think that'd be enough but HBO Max adds lots of new titles every month and it only costs $9.99 and up per month.
   4. Amazon Prime: Owned by amazon and coming included with your prime subscription this is good not only for the free shipping but fun originals like The Legends of Vox Machina and The rings of Power for $14.99 and up.
   5. Disney+: With lots of large ip owned by them such as Starwars and Marvel they can provide a wide catalogue of solid content for only $7.99 and up.
   6. Paramount+: Paramount is a cheap streaming service with a relatively limited catalogue compared to the rest but it still has some good movies like Top Gun Maverick for $4.99 and up.

prompter: Can you recommend the best movies from each service?

assistant: Sure, here are some recommendations for the best movies from each streaming service:

Youtube: The Great Gatsby and Dogma (1999). Crunchyroll: Kite Liberator. Tubi: Kill Bill and Teen Wolf. Freevee: Maid in Manhattan and All Dogs Go to Heaven. Peacock TV: Mean Girls and Jurassic Park. Hulu: Over the Garden Wall and Rick and Morty. Netflix: Stranger Things and Bridgerton. HBO Max: Matilda and Ghost busters. Amazon Prime: The Legends of Vox Machina and The Rings of Power. Disney+: Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Marvel's Avengers. Paramount+: Top Gun Maverick and The Terminator.

assistant: Netflix costs $10 a month with no advertisements.