How Much Is Netflix A Month? 2026 Plans & Prices

Netflix costs $8.99 a month for Standard with ads, $19.99 a month for Standard, or $26.99 a month for Premium in the United States. The old Basic plan is discontinued, and extra member slots cost $7.99 a month with ads or $9.99 a month without ads when your plan allows them. Pick Standard with ads if price matters most, Standard if you want ad-free HD for two screens, or Premium if you need 4K, four simultaneous streams, and up to two extra member slots.

Netflix Plans And Prices In 2026

Netflix's current U.S. help page lists three consumer plans: Standard with ads, Standard, and Premium. Prices can vary by country, taxes may be added depending on where you live, and bundled or third-party billing can change whether every plan or extra member option is available. For a normal direct U.S. Netflix signup, these are the monthly prices to compare.

• Standard with ads: $8.99 per month. This plan includes ads, most Netflix movies and shows, Netflix games, Full HD video, two supported devices at the same time, and downloads on two supported devices. Some titles can be unavailable because of licensing, and Netflix marks those with a lock icon.
• Standard: $19.99 per month. This is the main ad-free plan. It includes unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and games, Full HD video, two supported devices at the same time, downloads on two supported devices, and the option to add one extra member who does not live with you.
• Premium: $26.99 per month. This is the top Netflix plan. It includes ad-free streaming, four supported devices at the same time, 4K Ultra HD plus HDR where available, downloads on six supported devices, Netflix spatial audio, and the option to add up to two extra members who do not live with you.

Netflix says you can change plans or cancel at any time. If you are comparing this with another streaming bill, keep in mind that Netflix charges monthly on the date you signed up. Need the step-by-step cancellation path instead? Use our guide to cancel Netflix.

Which Netflix Plan Should You Choose?

For most households, the choice comes down to ads, screen count, and 4K. Standard with ads is the cheapest path, but it is not the same as the old Basic plan. It has ads, two simultaneous streams, Full HD, and some unavailable titles. It is a good fit when you mostly watch on one or two devices and do not mind commercial breaks.

Standard is the cleaner middle option. It costs more than double the ad-supported plan, but it removes ads, keeps the same two-screen limit, and adds the option to buy one extra member slot. That matters if someone outside your household needs their own Netflix login paid through your account.

Premium is only worth the jump if you will actually use what it adds: four simultaneous streams, 4K Ultra HD, HDR, spatial audio, more download devices, or two extra member slots. If your main TV is not 4K, your internet is unreliable, or your household rarely watches on more than two screens at once, Standard may be the better monthly value.

What Happened To The Basic Plan?

The Basic plan has been discontinued. Netflix still supports some older billing arrangements and package-specific setups, but new direct signups should expect the three current choices above. If you see an old article mentioning Basic, treat it as stale unless Netflix shows it inside your own account.

The replacement is not one-for-one. Standard with ads is now the lowest-price option, but it includes ads and can have a smaller catalog because some titles are locked on ad-supported plans. Standard is the lowest current ad-free Netflix plan listed on Netflix's U.S. pricing page.

Extra Members And Household Rules

Netflix says an account is for people who live together in one household. People outside your household need their own account, or they can be added as extra members when your plan supports it. Netflix's U.S. pricing page lists extra member pricing at $7.99 a month with ads or $9.99 a month without ads.

There are plan limits. Standard can add one extra member. Premium can add up to two. Extra members cannot be added to ad-supported plans, and some package or third-party-billed accounts may have different eligibility. If you get Netflix through a cable company, wireless carrier, bundle, or another app store, check your billing provider before assuming the same add-on rules apply.

What Devices Work With Netflix?

Netflix says it works on supported smart TVs, phones, tablets, streaming players, game consoles, computers, cable boxes, and some AR or VR devices. The official supported device page specifically points users to TVs and streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Vizio, and others, plus Android phones and tablets, iPhone and iPad, Amazon Fire tablets, Windows tablets, computers, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Vision Pro, and Meta Quest headsets.

Device support can age out. Netflix notes that some TVs and streaming devices made before 2015 may no longer be supported. If your TV app will not sign in, try updating the app and device software, then use our Netflix TV activation guide. If Netflix opens but will not play, our Netflix troubleshooting guide covers network checks, app resets, and common error codes.

How To Check Your Current Netflix Price

1. Sign in to Netflix in a browser. Use the account that pays for the subscription.
2. Open Account. On many devices this is easier from netflix.com than from a TV app.
3. Check Plan Details and Billing Details. Your account page shows the plan you are on, billing date, and payment method.
4. Use Change Plan if you want to switch. Netflix says you can change your plan at any time, though billing timing can vary when you move between plans.
5. Check partner billing separately. If Netflix is included with another company, the bundle provider may control price, plan availability, and cancellation.

FAQ

What is the cheapest Netflix plan?

The cheapest current U.S. Netflix plan is Standard with ads at $8.99 a month. It includes ads, Full HD, two simultaneous streams, and most Netflix titles.

How much is Netflix without ads?

The lowest ad-free U.S. Netflix plan is Standard at $19.99 a month. Premium is also ad-free and costs $26.99 a month.

Does Netflix still have Basic?

No. Netflix's current U.S. pricing page says the Basic plan has been discontinued.

Does Netflix charge extra for 4K?

4K Ultra HD and HDR are included with Premium, not Standard with ads or Standard. You also need a supported 4K device, a compatible title, and enough internet speed.

Can I share Netflix with someone outside my house?

Netflix says accounts are for people in one household. Standard and Premium can add paid extra members, while ad-supported plans cannot add extra members.