With a vast library of TV shows, movies, and original programming, most people would agree that Netflix is an essential part of the entertainment landscape and easily one of the best streaming services you can sign up for. Like its competitors, the price of Netflix varies depending on which subscription tier and features you choose.
Netflix pricing starts at $7 a month, but following the latest Netflix price hike in October, to get the best video quality without ads you have to pay $23 a month. And due to Netflix's recent crackdown on password sharing in the US, it now costs an additional $8 a month to add an extra user to your account. The fee will only apply to users who live outside of an account holder's household.
To help you decide which Netflix plan is right you, we've put together a guide detailing how much Netflix charges for each of its membership tiers.
How much Netflix costs per month
Netflix currently offers three streaming plans: Standard with Ads, Standard, and Premium, ranging from $7 to $23 a month.
It also costs more to add another user to a subscription plan. Standard and Premium subscriptions are the only plans that offer extra member additions. Standard allows one extra member slot for $8 a month. Premium offers up to two extra members slots for $8 each per month.
Here's a breakdown of Netflix prices for each plan.
Subscription plan | Monthly price | With $7.99 monthly charge for an extra member | Streaming quality | Simultaneous streams | Access to content |
Standard with Ads | $6.99 | N/A | Video quality up to 1080p/Full HD | Two | Due to licensing restrictions some titles are inaccessible |
Standard | $15.49 | $23.48 for one extra member | Video quality up to 1080p/Full HD | Two | Every Netflix title |
Premium | $22.99 | $30.98 for one extra member $38.97 for two extra members | 4K Ultra HD and HDR | Four | Every Netflix title |
While the lowest tier, Standard with Ads, does not allow you to download movies and shows to your device for times when you don't have internet, the remaining plans let you download content. The Standard plan allows you to download to two devices, and the Premium plan lets you download to six.
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Netflix Pricing and Subscription Plans
Netflix offers a range of subscription plans to cater to different preferences and needs. The pricing varies based on the features and video quality offered in each plan. As of the latest update, Netflix provides three streaming plans: Standard with Ads, Standard, and Premium, with monthly prices ranging from $6.99 to $22.99. The plans differ in terms of video quality, simultaneous streams, and access to content. The Standard and Premium subscriptions also allow for additional member additions at an extra cost. The recent price hike in October has led to changes in the cost structure, with the highest video quality plan now priced at $23 a month, and an additional $8 monthly charge for adding an extra member to the account.
Netflix Subscription Tiers and Features
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Standard with Ads
- Monthly Price: $6.99
- Video Quality: Up to 1080p/Full HD
- Simultaneous Streams: Two
- Access to Content: Some titles may be inaccessible due to licensing restrictions
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Standard
- Monthly Price: $15.49
- Additional Member Cost: $23.48 for one extra member
- Video Quality: Up to 1080p/Full HD
- Simultaneous Streams: Two
- Access to Content: Every Netflix title
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Premium
- Monthly Price: $22.99
- Additional Member Costs: $30.98 for one extra member, $38.97 for two extra members
- Video Quality: 4K Ultra HD and HDR
- Simultaneous Streams: Four
- Access to Content: Every Netflix title
Additional Features
- The Standard and Premium plans allow users to download movies and shows for offline viewing, with the Standard plan enabling downloads to two devices and the Premium plan allowing downloads to six devices.
These details provide a comprehensive overview of the current Netflix pricing and subscription plans, empowering users to make informed decisions based on their viewing preferences and requirements.
