Apple TV Plus will become the latest player to dive into the already crowded selection of streaming services. The new service will offer a buffet of original programming it hopes will attract viewers away from major competitors Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Crave in Canada. On Nov. 12 Disney Plus will also be throwing its hat into the game with an extensive menu of family-friendly entertainment. Here's a look at the upsides and downsides of the so-called streaming revolution and some tips on how to come out winning. 1. UPSIDE: FREE TRIALS - Viewers willing to strategize could potentially coast along on free-trial memberships for a good part of the next year. 2. UPSIDE: STEADY PRICES - Experts don't see Netflix raising its monthly subscription fee in the near future after several raises in the past five years. Other streaming platforms could also hold steady, mostly because the newest entrants are aggressively undercutting their biggest competitors. Disney Plus will cost $8.99 per month while Apple TV Plus is even cheaper at $5.99 per month. 3. MIXED: STARTING TO LOOK LIKE CABLE - Despite the reasonable monthly prices of most streaming options, the total can add up fast depending on the size of your household. DOWNSIDE: CONTENT DELUGE - The risk of getting lost in the overwhelming number of hyped shows and movies is becoming a real challenge for many. DOWNSIDE: TRADITIONAL TV ISN'T DEAD - It's important to remember that cable and satellite television is still very prominent especially during awards season. A fall 2018 survey by Media Technology Monitor found 71 per cent of Canadian households were paying for traditional TV services, even if they used streaming platforms on top of it.