# Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator MCP for AI Agents MCP > Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator helps you figure out if your subscriptions are actually worth the price tag. It breaks down your monthly costs into a per-hour rate so you can see exactly what you're paying for entertainment. Use it to spot waste in your streaming budget and decide which services to keep or cancel. ## Overview - **Category:** finance - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yjGogquiZQsGmYuZcVRNA7NLYL8a9VyYVblFcUDT/mcp - **Tags:** streaming, subscription, budgeting, savings, entertainment, netflix ## Description The Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator helps you determine the real value of your entertainment subscriptions. It's easy to lose track of how much you're spending when multiple services hit your bank account every month. This MCP turns those flat fees into clear, comparable data. Instead of guessing, you can see the actual cost for every hour of content you consume. You can compare your favorite shows against the cost of a movie theater ticket or a cable bill to see where your money is actually going. It even looks at your whole portfolio to tell you what's worth the keep and what's just draining your bank account. It's a straightforward way to audit your entertainment spending without doing any manual math. You can find this and other tools in the Vinkius catalog to help manage your personal finances more effectively. ## Tools ### audit_streaming_portfolio Analyzes your entire list of services to provide clear advice on which ones to keep or cancel. ### calculate_service_hourly_rate Calculates the specific cost per hour for a single streaming service based on your monthly bill and watch time. ### evaluate_subscription_efficiency Compares your calculated hourly rate against common industry benchmarks like cable TV or cinema prices. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` I pay $12.99 for Disney+ and watch about 10 hours a month. How much is that per hour? ``` **Response:** ``` That comes out to **$1.30 per hour**. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Is paying $5 an hour for a streaming service a good deal? ``` **Response:** ``` No, that's actually quite high. For context, a movie theater ticket usually averages out to much less than that for the same amount of entertainment. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Audit these for me: Netflix ($15 for 20 hours), HBO ($18 for 5 hours), and Hulu ($10 for 10 hours). ``` **Response:** ``` Based on your usage, here is the breakdown: * **Netflix**: $0.75/hr (Keep) * **Hulu**: $1.00/hr (Keep) * **HBO**: $3.60/hr (Cancel) I recommend canceling HBO as it's significantly more expensive per hour of entertainment for you. ``` ## Capabilities ### Find the hourly cost of a service Calculate exactly what you pay per hour of entertainment based on your monthly bill. ### Compare rates to industry benchmarks See how your streaming costs stack up against movie theaters or cable TV. ### Audit your full subscription list Get a complete overview of all your active services and their costs. ### Identify high-cost services Spot the subscriptions that are costing you the most per hour of watch time. ### Get keep or cancel recommendations Receive clear advice on which services to cut based on your usage patterns. ## Use Cases ### The Subscription Audit A user feels their monthly bills are too high. They ask the agent to audit their portfolio and get a keep or cancel list. ### The Movie Night Comparison Someone wants to know if their streaming is cheaper than the theater. They use the tool to compare rates. ### The Budget Cut A user needs to save money. They ask the agent to find the least efficient services based on low watch time. ### The Value Check A user is considering a new service and wants to know if the hourly rate is better than what they already pay. ## Benefits - Stop overpaying for services you don't use by identifying hidden waste in your portfolio. - Know your exact cost per hour to put your spending into perspective. - Compare your habits to the real world against theater and cable costs. - Make faster decisions on which apps to cancel without having to do manual math. - Build a more efficient entertainment budget by seeing which platforms offer the best value for your time. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a clear plan to cut wasted spending on entertainment. 1. Tell your agent which streaming services you pay for and the monthly cost of each. 2. Provide the average number of hours you watch content on each platform. 3. Get a breakdown of your hourly rates and a list of recommended actions to save money. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How does the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator help me save money?** It identifies services you're paying for but not using much. By showing you the cost per hour, it makes it easy to see which ones are draining your budget. **Can I use the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator to compare my bills to movie theaters?** Yes, the tool evaluates your subscription efficiency against common industry benchmarks like cinema prices. **What happens when I audit my portfolio with this MCP?** Your agent will look at all the services you list and give you a clear keep or cancel recommendation based on your actual watch time. **Is the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator good for personal budgeting?** It's a great tool for anyone who wants to see the real value of their entertainment spending instead of just looking at a monthly total. **How do I know if a streaming service is actually a good deal?** The tool calculates your specific hourly rate and compares it to other common entertainment costs to show you the real value. **Can I use the Streaming Cost Per Hour Calculator for multiple different apps?** Yes, you can input any number of services to get a complete overview of your entire streaming portfolio. **How do I find my cost per hour?** Use the `calculate_service_hourly_rate` tool by providing your monthly subscription fee and estimated hours watched. **Can it compare services to movie theaters?** Yes, use `evaluate_subscription_efficiency` to check your service's rate against established benchmarks. **How do I audit all my subscriptions?** Use the `audit_streaming_portfolio` tool with a list of your services to get Keep or Cancel recommendations.