YouTube Premium vs Netflix
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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YouTube Premium
Streaming
Starting from
$7.99/mo
Individual$13.99/mo
Family$22.99/mo
Student$7.99/mo
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Netflix
Streaming
Starting from
$6.99/mo
Standard with Ads$6.99/mo
Standard$15.49/mo
Premium$22.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| YouTube Premium | Netflix | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $7.99/mo | $6.99/mo ✓ |
| Plans Available | 3 | 3 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $95.88/yr | $83.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | easy |
| countries | 100+ | 190+ |
| founded | 2015 | 1997 |
Key Features
YouTube Premium
- Ad-free YouTube
- YouTube Music included
- Background play
- Offline downloads
- Picture-in-picture
- YouTube Originals
Netflix
- Ad-free streaming (Standard+)
- 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Download for offline
- Multiple profiles
- Games included
- Global content library
YouTube Premium
PROS
+Removes all YouTube ads
+YouTube Music bundled in
+Background play on mobile
+Family plan covers 5 people
CONS
−Expensive for just ad removal
−YouTube Music alone is cheaper
−Originals are sparse
−Student plan verification can be annoying
Netflix
PROS
+Largest original content library
+Excellent recommendation algorithm
+Works on every device
+No annual contract
CONS
−No live TV or sports
−Price increases frequently
−Content rotates out
−Ad tier has limited catalog
Our Take
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YouTube Premium
Best for heavy YouTube watchers who want ad-free video plus music streaming in one subscription.
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Netflix
Best for binge-watchers who want the widest variety of original series and films.
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