Need a holiday gift? Try online subscriptions

By Erik Alexander, CNN

Updated 1603 GMT (0003 HKT) December 9, 2016

<strong>Netflix:</strong> The TV and movie streaming service starts at $7.99 per month. Digital gift cards are available for purchase on Amazon and delivered to recipients via email. All they need to do is make an account and enter the gift code. Netflix also has a one-month free trial. Look through this gallery for more online subscription gift ideas:
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Netflix: The TV and movie streaming service starts at $7.99 per month. Digital gift cards are available for purchase on Amazon and delivered to recipients via email. All they need to do is make an account and enter the gift code. Netflix also has a one-month free trial. Look through this gallery for more online subscription gift ideas:
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<strong>Hulu:</strong> This video service will cost you $23.97 for a three-month gift card, available for email delivery at Walmart.com. Recipients should visit hulu.com/gift to redeem their subscription. New users can also get two months for the price of three this holiday season.
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Hulu: This video service will cost you $23.97 for a three-month gift card, available for email delivery at Walmart.com. Recipients should visit hulu.com/gift to redeem their subscription. New users can also get two months for the price of three this holiday season.
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<strong>Google Play Music:</strong> Available on the Google Play website, this service is $9.99 for one month. Music subscribers also get access to YouTube Red, a paid video service. Google Play Music offers free trials as well.
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Google Play Music: Available on the Google Play website, this service is $9.99 for one month. Music subscribers also get access to YouTube Red, a paid video service. Google Play Music offers free trials as well.
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<strong>Apple Music:</strong> Choose a three or 12-month music membership. Three months start at $29.97. Find details at apple.com/music. Music lovers could also take advantage of Apple Music's offer of three months of free listening.
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Apple Music: Choose a three or 12-month music membership. Three months start at $29.97. Find details at apple.com/music. Music lovers could also take advantage of Apple Music's offer of three months of free listening.
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<strong>Spotify:</strong> During the holidays, this music service is offering a Spotify Premium three-month subscription for .99 cents. You can buy electronic gift cards at giftcards.com. Recipients will need to create an account before they can redeem their code. Spotify offers a free version of its service with ads.
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Spotify: During the holidays, this music service is offering a Spotify Premium three-month subscription for .99 cents. You can buy electronic gift cards at giftcards.com. Recipients will need to create an account before they can redeem their code. Spotify offers a free version of its service with ads.
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<strong>Blue Apron:</strong> For two people, a one-week meal plan is $59.94. Visit blueapron.com and select the type of meal plan you want to send and the delivery date. Shipping is free,
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Blue Apron: For two people, a one-week meal plan is $59.94. Visit blueapron.com and select the type of meal plan you want to send and the delivery date. Shipping is free,
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<strong>Marvel Unlimited: </strong>For $9.99 a month or $69 a year, members can enjoy thousands of comics. Visit marvelunlimited.com to get started. You will need to sign in with Facebook or Google, or make a new account.
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Marvel Unlimited: For $9.99 a month or $69 a year, members can enjoy thousands of comics. Visit marvelunlimited.com to get started. You will need to sign in with Facebook or Google, or make a new account.
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<strong>Audible:</strong> A three-month gift membership for audiobooks is $45. Other memberships are also available at audible.com/mt/giftmembership. Audible requires an Amazon account to sign up. It also offers one month of free membership.