Netflix
Subscription streaming service for movies, TV series, documentaries and mobile games.
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About Netflix
Netflix is the largest subscription streaming service, offering a rotating library of licensed films and TV plus a large slate of its own original series, films, documentaries and stand-up. Plans differ by video quality and the number of screens you can watch on at once, from a phone-only plan in some countries up to Premium with 4K HDR and spatial audio; several countries also have a cheaper plan with ads. Membership includes a catalogue of games for phones and TVs. You can download titles for offline viewing on supported devices. Billing is monthly only, there are no annual plans, and sharing is limited to one household, with paid extra members for people outside it. It runs in browsers and has apps for smart TVs, streaming sticks, consoles, iOS, Android and Windows. The catalogue varies by country and titles leave regularly.
Best for: Households that want a big library of original series and films on nearly every screen.
Pros and cons
What works
- Large catalogue of original series and films
- Apps on almost every TV, console and phone
- Offline downloads and mobile games included
Why people leave
- Account sharing restricted to one household
- 4K and more simultaneous screens require the top plan
- Library differs by country and titles rotate out
Top Netflix alternatives
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Prime Video66.5Comes with an Amazon Prime membership and adds rentals, purchases and live sports.
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Stremio62.6One app that pulls together the streaming services and add-ons you already use.
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Plex50.3Offers free ad-supported films and TV, and can stream a personal media library you own.
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Netflix: common questions
Is Netflix free?
No, Netflix is a paid product.
Is Netflix open source?
No, Netflix is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Stremio.
What platforms does Netflix run on?
Netflix is available for Web, Windows, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Netflix?
The highest-ranked Netflix alternatives right now are Prime Video, Stremio and Plex. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.