How much does Netflix cost per month?
With multiple tiers and several price hikes over the past few years, it can be difficult to navigate the labyrinth that is Netflix pricing.
Luckily, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find a comprehensive breakdown of how much Netflix costs per month, what each tier will get you, and how these prices stack up against other streaming services. So if you're looking to switch subscription tiers, start a new subscription, or just figure out if you're getting enough bang for your buck, read on.
How much does Netflix's standard plan with ads cost per month?
The cheapest of Netflix's subscriber tiers is the standard plan with ads. For $7.99 per month, you'll get access to all of Netflix's mobile games and most of its movies and TV shows. Some are not available at this level; a lock icon will pop up on unavailable titles.
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This tier also allows you to watch Netflix on two supported devices at a time, as well as download titles on two supported devices at a time. Video quality-wise, you can watch in full HD 1080p.
How much does Netflix's standard plan cost per month?
Netflix's standard plan costs $17.99 per month. With that, you lose the ads and get access to unlimited movies, TV shows, and mobile games. Just like with the ad-supported tier, you can watch and download titles on two supported devices at a time. The video quality level doesn't change either, staying at 1080p.
With this tier, you also get the option to add an extra member who doesn't live with you to the account. That costs $6.99 per month with ads, or $8.99 per month without ads. (So yes, you may still be paying for ads as part of the ad-free tier.)
How much does Netflix's premium plan cost per month?
Netflix's most expensive plan costs $24.99 per month. With this plan, you get unlimited access to movies, TV shows, and mobile games, all with no ads in sight. You can watch Netflix on four supported devices at a time, and download titles on six supported devices at a time. The video quality gets upped here as well, as viewers can watch film and TV in 4K (Ultra HD) and HDR). Netflix spatial audio is also available at this tier.
This tier also allows you to add up to two extra members who don't live with you. The pricing on that remains the same from the standard tier: $6.99 each per month with ads, or $8.99 each per month without ads.
How do Netflix's plan costs stack up against other streaming services?
Now you know how much Netflix's plans cost per month. But how do they measure up against the horde of other streaming services out there? Let's break it down.
When it comes to ad-supported tiers, Netflix is on the cheaper side, matching up with streaming competitors Peacock and Paramount+ (both $7.99 per month). A Prime Video subscription by itself without an Amazon Prime membership costs $8.99 per month, while Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max's ad-supported tiers all cost $9.99 per month.
Netflix's standard tier, on the other hand, is on the more expensive side. At $17.99 per month, it's costlier than Peacock's premium tier ($10.99), Paramount+'s premium tier ($12.99), Disney+'s premium tier ($15.99), and HBO Max's standard tier ($16.99). Prime Video doesn't have "tiers," but you can pay an additional $2.99 to your monthly subscription to get rid of ads, which still makes it cheaper than Netflix's ad-less tier. The only service with a more expensive ad-free tier is Hulu, at $18.99 per month.
Not every streaming service has a third, ultra-premium tier. (Many just call their "standard" tier "premium.") However, of those that do, Netflix remains the most expensive. At $24.99 per month, it surpasses Peacock's premium plus tier ($16.99) and HBO Max's premium tier ($20.99).
Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic.
