Netflix plans & pricing
3 plans, from $8.99/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: not offered
- Cheapest way to watch: Standard with ads at $8.99/mo
Which plan should you pick?
- Standard with ads at $8.99/mo is the cheapest way in, if you can live with commercial breaks and a few locked titles.
- Standard at $19.99/mo is the sweet spot for most households: no ads, 1080p, two simultaneous streams, downloads on two devices.
- Premium is only worth $26.99/mo if you have a 4K TV and need four simultaneous streams. It is the only tier with 4K and HDR.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard with ads | $8.99/mo | Not offered | Yes | 1080p | 2 | Yes (2 devices) | A few titles are locked on this tier. Extra members are not available on this plan. |
| Standard Sweet spot | $19.99/mo | Not offered | No | 1080p | 2 | Yes (2 devices) | Extra member add-on: $7.99/mo with ads or $9.99/mo ad-free. |
| Premium | $26.99/mo | Not offered | No | 4K + HDR | 4 | Yes (6 devices) | Spatial audio included. Up to 2 extra members at $7.99/mo each with ads or $9.99/mo each ad-free. |
Price history
Every verified Netflix price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2011 | Standard (ad-free) | $7.99/mo (first tracked) |
| May 9, 2014 | Standard (ad-free) | $7.99 → $8.99/mo |
| October 8, 2015 | Standard (ad-free) | $8.99 → $9.99/mo |
| October 5, 2017 | Standard (ad-free) | $9.99 → $10.99/mo |
| January 15, 2019 | Standard (ad-free) | $10.99 → $12.99/mo |
| October 29, 2020 | Standard (ad-free) | $12.99 → $13.99/mo |
| January 14, 2022 | Standard (ad-free) | $13.99 → $15.49/mo |
| January 21, 2025 | Standard (ad-free) | $15.49 → $17.99/mo |
| March 26, 2026 | Standard (ad-free) | $17.99 → $19.99/mo |
Switching plans
Change plans anytime from your Netflix account page under Change Plan. The new price applies on your next billing date.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel Netflix, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is Netflix a month for seniors?
Netflix offers no senior discount: every subscriber pays the same published prices, cheapest being Standard with ads at $8.99/month, verified October 14, 2026. Every tier is month-to-month, so there is no annual commitment to weigh.
Does Netflix offer a 12-month subscription?
No. Netflix is month-to-month only, with no annual plan or yearly discount, verified October 14, 2026. Standard with ads at $8.99/month is the cheapest way in.
When did Netflix last raise prices?
Netflix Standard (ad-free) last rose on March 26, 2026, from $17.99 to $19.99/month, per Dormant's price-history tracking. That plan started at $7.99/month in 2011.
How do I cancel Netflix?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel Netflix. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- CinemaBlend: Netflix subscription plans and prices (Sep 2026)
- Polygon: Netflix raises prices across all tiers (Mar 2026)
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