Netflix price history & increases

Current Netflix prices (US)

US list prices in USD before tax, promotions and bundles.

Free plan or trial: No free plan or trial in the US.

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Netflix price history

1. +13%
   price increase

   • Standard with ads: $7.99/mo → $8.99/mo

   Mar 26, 2026 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
2. +11%
   price increase

   • Standard: $17.99/mo → $19.99/mo

   Mar 26, 2026 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
3. +8%
   price increase

   • Premium: $24.99/mo → $26.99/mo

   Mar 26, 2026 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
4. +14%
   price increase

   • Standard with ads: $6.99/mo → $7.99/mo

   Jan 21, 2025 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
5. +16%
   price increase

   • Standard: $15.49/mo → $17.99/mo

   Jan 21, 2025 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
6. +9%
   price increase

   • Premium: $22.99/mo → $24.99/mo

   Jan 21, 2025 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
7. +15%
   price increase

   • Premium: $19.99/mo → $22.99/mo

   Oct 18, 2023 · source: macrumors.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
8. +20%
   price increase

   • Basic (discontinued): $9.99/mo → $11.99/mo

   Oct 18, 2023 · source: macrumors.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
9. +11%
   price increase

   • Standard: $13.99/mo → $15.49/mo

   Jan 14, 2022 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
10. +11%
    price increase

    • Premium: $17.99/mo → $19.99/mo

    Jan 14, 2022 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
11. +11%
    price increase

    • Basic (discontinued): $8.99/mo → $9.99/mo

    Jan 14, 2022 · source: techcrunch.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
12. +8%
    price increase

    • Standard: $12.99/mo → $13.99/mo

    Oct 29, 2020 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
13. +13%
    price increase

    • Premium: $15.99/mo → $17.99/mo

    Oct 29, 2020 · source: cnbc.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
14. +18%
    price increase

    • Standard: $10.99/mo → $12.99/mo

    Jan 15, 2019 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
15. +14%
    price increase

    • Premium: $13.99/mo → $15.99/mo

    Jan 15, 2019 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2
16. +13%
    price increase

    • Basic (discontinued): $7.99/mo → $8.99/mo

    Jan 15, 2019 · source: variety.com · prices checked on the page Nov 2

Netflix pricing FAQ

How much does Netflix cost?

Netflix costs $8.99–$26.99/month in the US (prices checked Nov 2, 2026). Plans: Standard with ads $8.99/month; Standard $19.99/month; Premium $26.99/month; Extra member (no ads) $9.99/month.

Did Netflix raise its prices?

Yes. Last raised on Mar 26, 2026 (Premium: $24.99 → $26.99/month, +8%). Netflix has raised prices 6 times since 2019.

What is the cheapest Netflix plan?

The cheapest Netflix plan is Standard with ads at $8.99/month.

How much is Netflix with ads vs without ads?

With ads, Netflix starts at $8.99/month (Standard with ads). Without ads, it starts at $19.99/month (Standard).

Does Netflix have a free trial or free plan?

No free plan or trial in the US.

Cheaper streaming video alternatives

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