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Prime Day’s Best Subscription and Digital Deals: Enjoy Streaming Discounts and Software for Cheap

Prime Day is coming right up but we've already got some fantastic discounts on software, streaming services and subscriptions at Amazon and elsewhere that you can jump on right now.

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Amazon's Prime Day sale is coming right up. But while you wait for the main event on July 16 and July 17, there are ample deals to check out right now. Your Prime membership isn't just good for the best TV deals or laptops; it can save you hundreds on subscriptions and software as well.

From Audible to Amazon Music, there are big savings to be had. Additionally, competing retailers too are getting in on the action to help you save some. It's an excellent time to grab that software license or try out a new streaming service. Here are some of our favorite Amazon Prime Day subscriptions and digital deals. We'll be updating this page throughout Prime Day so keep checking back for more.

Best Prime Day subscription and digital deals

For a limited time, get Audible for free for three months. After that, you'll pay $15 a month unless you cancel. That's a savings of $45.

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A Costco membership can help you stack savings all year long, and now you can get a bonus free gift card if you sign up with StackSocial's current deal.

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Here's your chance to test this ad-free Spotify alternative for five whole months without paying a cent. This freebie saves you $50 all told.

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Get unlimited access to Babbel and learn a new language -- or several. With 14 languages to choose from and no recurring fees, you can become a polyglot at your own pace. 

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At 88% off, this is one of the best prices for Windows 11 Pro we've ever seen, but it won't last for long.

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Amazon is offering early Prime Day deals via Prime Video with a selection of titles available to rent or buy at up to 50% off. Prime members can also subscribe to select channels and save, such as Paramount Plus, Starz, MGM Plus and AMC Plus. 

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Need access to Microsoft's suit of Office apps but don't want to be on the hook for a monthly Microsoft 365 subscription? This one-time purchase gets you the 2019 version of Office for just $25, getting you Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more without any recurring fees. 

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Amazon Prime members can get 5 GB of free photo storage. Plans then start at $2 a month for additional space. 

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Your Prime membership gives you access to GrubHub Plus, which allows you to stack up your savings on meals and orders. As part of this year's Prime Day, you can also get a $10 gift card when you make a $25 order and use the coupon code GRUBPRIME. 

This offer is valid until July 15.

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Students don't have to miss out on Prime Day due to the cost of a Prime membership. Eligible customers can score six months of the service for free and get 50% off a paid membership after that. 

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Subscribe to Sling and get one free month of DVR and pay as low as $20 a month. Sling is also offering a free month of Premium Pass, which saves you $32 and gives you access to Paramount Plus with Showtime, AMC Plus, MGM Plus and STARZ.

You can also score Paramount Plis with Showtime for only $5 on your first month, which saves you 50%. If you prefer STARZ or AMC Plus only, you can also score these for only $5 your first month and save $4. 

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We're also keeping track of other early Amazon Prime day deals and will be monitoring the event so you can find everything you need at the lowest possible price.

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