Netflix Price US 2026
Three plans, three prices: $7.99, $17.99 or $24.99 per month. Which Netflix plan really fits — and why new subscribers can no longer buy the Basic plan.
Netflix Prices 2026 at a glance
Three active tiers for new subscribers — the Basic plan was dropped.
$7.99 / month
Full HD · 2 streams · Ads
$17.99 / month
Full HD · 2 streams · 2 downloads
$24.99 / month
4K UHD · 4 streams · 6 downloads
All plans cancellable monthly. No free trial. Netflix does not offer annual plans in the US.
The Basic plan is gone — for new subscribers
Netflix dropped the ad-free Basic plan ($11.99/month, 720p, 1 stream) for new subscribers. Existing Basic subscribers keep the plan for now — as long as they do not switch or cancel.
- Existing Basic subscribers: You keep it until you actively switch — but Netflix keeps pushing the upgrade
- Cancel = gone for good: Once you leave Basic, you cannot come back
- Budget alternative: "Standard with ads" at $7.99 — cheaper than Basic, but with ads
Which Netflix plan fits you?
Between the entry and premium plan there are $17 per month of difference. What do you get for it?
Standard with ads makes sense if…
…you watch rarely, accept 4–5 minutes of ads per hour and Full HD is enough. The cheapest way in.
Standard makes sense if…
…you want it ad-free, Full HD is fine and you stream with at most one other person at the same time. The default for most households.
Premium makes sense if…
…you have a 4K TV, a family with 3–4 streams, or need downloads across multiple devices (tablet, phone, travel TV).
What does one hour of Netflix really cost you?
For the Standard plan at $17.99/month:
≈ $3.60 / hour
5 hours per month
≈ $0.90 / hour
20 hours per month
≈ $0.36 / hour
50 hours per month
Rule of thumb: Under 5 hours per month, Standard with ads is cheaper. From 20 hours up, Standard ad-free pays off.
Frequently asked questions about Netflix 2026
How much does Netflix cost in the US in 2026?
Netflix offers three plans in the US: Standard with ads for $7.99/month, Standard for $17.99/month and Premium (4K, HDR) for $24.99/month. The old Basic plan is no longer available for new subscribers.
Which Netflix plan includes 4K?
Ultra HD (4K) with HDR and Dolby Atmos is available exclusively on the Premium plan for $24.99/month. Standard and Standard with ads stream in Full HD.
How many devices can stream Netflix at once?
Standard with ads and Standard allow 2 simultaneous streams. Premium allows 4 simultaneous streams.
Is the Netflix Basic plan still available?
Netflix discontinued the Basic plan for new subscribers. Existing Basic subscribers can keep the plan until they switch or cancel.
Does Netflix offer a free trial?
No. Netflix has not offered a free trial in the US for years. All plans are cancellable monthly.
Does Netflix have an annual plan?
No. Netflix only offers month-to-month plans in the US. There is no yearly discount.
Is the Premium plan worth it?
Premium is worth it if you have a 4K TV, a Dolby Atmos setup or multiple household members streaming at the same time. For single-user Full HD, Standard usually suffices.
Netflix plus three other subscriptions — what do you really pay?
StreamWert calculates all your streaming costs and shows you which subscriptions you can rotate — Netflix included.
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