Despite premium prices increasing some 40 percent in the past five years, Netflix is still the number one go-to for most people where streaming is concerned and the clear market leader by some distance. Hit shows like Monster: The Ed Gein story and movies like Idris Elba’s A House of Dynamite have kept subscribers coming back for more and the streaming goliath shows no signs of profits dropping any time soon.
But content wise, Netflix has been on a very decent run, and with a new season of Stranger Things dropping, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein reboot, plus KPop Demon Hunters for kids and old classics like The Sopranos, there’s a lot to binge on.
But on the flip side they will continue to crack down on password sharing and they’re going to be focusing on increasing their ad revenue from the lowest-priced tier, which has proved popular.
So how much will it cost you to keep that big red ‘N’ appearing on your TV every month? Well, as with other streamers there are different tiers to choose from depending on your needs. The last increases across the board came in January of 2025 when the top-tier Premium package was raised to $24.99 a month. Netflix tends to increase prices on a bi-annual basis, so fingers crossed we should be good until 2027.
Here’s a quick look at how much Netflix costs per month in 2025, including all three tiers and which plan might be best for your needs.
Streaming plans
A Netflix account now has three different streaming plans: Standard with ads, Standard, and Premium, all of which got another price hike as of January 2025. But what do each of those tiers translate to in terms of on-demand content?
Standard with ads and the Standard plan stream at Full HD (1080p). The most expensive option, the Premium plan, can tap into content in 4K Ultra HD. Netflix remains one of the few streaming video services that require a more expensive plan for features like 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos.
A notable difference between a Standard with ads, Standard, and Premium Netflix subscriptions is the number of people who can use the same account at once – Standard with ads and Standard plans allow streaming at two devices at once, while Premium tops out at four. That means that four friends and family members from the same primary household can all watch a show on the same account, at the same time, from anywhere in the world, supporting downloads on six devices.
Speaking of the primary household, since we’re talking about how much things cost, if you’re among those who might have users on your account that are outside your set household (for example, a kid away at college or a relative), you may have to add an “extra member” to your account, which will set you back $8.99 per month. The Standard plan allows for one extra member while the Premium allows two. Meanwhile a “no-ads” extra member plan runs for $8.99 per month.
Lastly, one additional difference to consider with the Standard with ads tier (outside of having to watch between four and five 15- or 30-second ads per hour) is that some movies and shows will not be available, and users will not be able to download content for offline viewing.
| Plan | Price/mo | Number of screens at once | Resolution | Extra member: no-ads ($8.99/mo.) | Extra member: with ads ($6.99/mo.) |
| Standard with Ads | $7.99 | 2 | Full HD (1080p) | N/A | N/A |
| Standard | $17.99 | 2 | Full HD (1080p) | 1 slot | 1 slot |
| Premium | $24.99 | 4 | HD + Ultra HD | 2 slots | 2 slots |
DVD and Blu-ray
Netflix in mid-2023 announced that was ending its DVD/Blu-ray rental service. Pour one out for your favorite optical media.
Which Netflix subscription is best?
The Standard or Premium plans are great places to get started. Each of these plans allows viewers to get the Full HD experience and beyond. If you want to dip your toe in, with the upgraded Full HD stream of the Standard with ads tier, this could also be a good place to begin. As an added perk, the Standard with ads, Standard, and Premium subscription plans offer sharing, meaning you can view Netflix content on multiple devices.
If you have a 4K TV, a Premium account is an excellent upgrade from all the other tiers. Because a 4K Ultra HD screen has four times the pixels, that means it has four times the resolution of a Full HD screen. Paying a few extra dollars a month to get the most out of your 4K devices is a worthwhile investment, so go with Premium to access Netflix’s 4K Ultra HD content.
Additionally, a Premium Netflix plan will allow you to watch your content in the highest quality possible, meaning certain shows and movies will be beamed into your living room in Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+, plus your ears will also be in for a treat with Spatial Audio which will give you impressively immersive sound on supported devices.
How to save money on a Netflix subscription
There are a number of ways to save some dough when it comes to enrolling in Netflix. As previously mentioned, one of the most common options is sharing the cost of a Netflix account with friends and family.
In this case, you’ll probably want to opt for the Premium streaming plan ($24.99), which unlocks 4K streaming and allows Netflix to be viewed on four screens at once.
Another way to get the service for a reduced cost (or for free in some cases) is to be on the lookout for Netflix bundles from internet service providers, TV/smart device companies, and cell phone providers. For instance, T-Mobile subscribers can get Standard with ads via the company’s Netflix on Us offer.
Comcast also sometimes offer Netflix as part of an Xfinity package, while Verizon offers a $10 monthly subscription with select mobile and internet plans that will land you both HBO Max and Netflix Standard with ads.
