How to Lower Your Netflix Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
Netflix costs $15.49 per monthly as of February 2026.
Multiple pricing tiers available — see comparison below.
Netflix Pricing Tiers
Standard with ads
Standard
Premium
Standard with ads
Standard
Premium
How to Pay Less for Netflix
Save up to $16.00/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (1)
Pause subscription for 1-3 months instead of cancelling
Save $18-$54 during pause period
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Go to Account → Cancel Membership. During the cancellation flow, Netflix will offer the option to pause your subscription instead. Select pause and choose 1, 2, or 3 months.
Netflix does NOT typically offer price discounts during cancellation. Pause is the main retention tool.
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
If you watch solo or with one other person, Standard with Ads saves you $16/month. Most Netflix content is available on the ads tier.
- 1080p streaming
- 2 simultaneous streams
- Most content available
- 1080p streaming
- 2 simultaneous streams
- Downloads
Best Strategy:
Downgrade to Standard with Ads → save $16/mo
Price History
Last updated: February 2026
Subscription prices change frequently. We track Netflix pricing to help you know when rates increase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Netflix worth it in 2026?
Netflix offers the largest content library of any streaming service, with strong original programming. At $15.49/month for Standard, it's competitive if you watch 4-5 hours per week. Consider the ad-supported tier at $6.99 if you're budget-conscious.
Can I get Netflix cheaper?
Netflix rarely offers discounts. Your best options are: (1) Use the $6.99 ad-supported tier, (2) Split a Premium plan with family/friends, or (3) Cancel and resubscribe only when shows you want to watch are available.
What's the best Netflix plan?
For most people, Standard ($15.49) is the sweet spot: no ads, HD quality, and 2 screens. Only upgrade to Premium if you have a 4K TV and regularly watch with 3+ people simultaneously.
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