Understanding Crave's Subscription Tiers
Crave offers multiple subscription tiers, making it easy to tailor your streaming experience to your budget and content preferences. Before you activate, it's worth understanding what each plan includes so you're not paying for more (or less) than you need.
The Plans at a Glance
| Feature | Basic | Standard | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Billing | Lower tier | Mid-range | Premium |
| Simultaneous Streams | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Offline Downloads | No | Yes | Yes |
| HBO & Max Content | Partial | Full | Full |
| Showtime | No | No | Yes (add-on) |
| Live TV Channels | No | No | Yes |
| 4K Streaming | No | Selected content | Yes |
Note: Plan features and pricing are subject to change. Always verify the latest details on crave.ca before subscribing.
Who Should Choose Each Plan?
Basic Plan — Best for Solo Viewers on a Budget
If you mainly want access to Crave's on-demand library and only one person in your household will be watching at a time, the Basic plan is sufficient. It gives you access to a large catalogue of Crave Originals and licensed content without the premium price tag.
Standard Plan — Best for Couples and Small Households
The Standard plan adds the ability to stream on two devices simultaneously and includes offline downloads — a huge benefit if you commute or travel. It also unlocks the full HBO and Max content library, including popular series and prestige films.
Total Plan — Best for Families and Power Users
With up to four simultaneous streams, access to live channels, 4K content, and optional add-ons like Showtime, the Total plan is for households that want everything Crave has to offer. If your family has diverse streaming tastes, this plan eliminates conflicts over who gets to watch what.
Annual vs. Monthly Billing
Crave typically offers a discount when you pay annually rather than month-to-month. If you know you'll use the service consistently throughout the year, annual billing can provide meaningful savings. However, monthly billing is better if you want the flexibility to pause or cancel (for example, subscribing just for the summer season of certain shows).
Crave Add-Ons: What's Available?
In addition to base plans, Crave offers optional add-ons that can be stacked onto your subscription:
- Showtime — Access to Showtime Originals and the Showtime library
- Super Écran — French-language premium movie channel
- Live Sports packages — Sports-specific channel bundles (availability varies by plan)
How to Change or Upgrade Your Plan
- Sign in to your account at crave.ca.
- Click your profile icon and go to Account Settings.
- Select Manage Subscription.
- Choose your new plan and confirm the change.
- Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades typically take effect at the next billing cycle.
Can You Share Your Crave Account?
Crave's terms of service indicate that accounts are intended for personal household use. Sharing login credentials outside your household may violate these terms and could lead to account restrictions. Using multiple profiles within one household is the recommended approach for families.