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Having a Netflix subscription is a non-negotiable for some people, especially dedicated cord-cutters who don't want to pay for cable but still want TV and movie titles not available on free streaming platforms. If it's important to you to choose a Netflix plan that fits your budget and satisfies your streaming needs, you'll want to know your options.
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You might choose a premium Netflix plan if you have many people watching from the same billed account, you want an ad-free watching experience, you don't want to subscribe to many other streaming services, and you want the best picture and audio quality.
Conversely, you might choose a standard, ad-supported Netflix subscription if you want to spend the least amount of money possible and have a few people watching from the same account.
I've tried both plans, and here's what you should know before giving Netflix your credit card.
Specifications
Netflix Premium Netflix Standard (ad-supported) Price $25/month $8/month Simultaneous streaming Yes; 4 at a time Yes; 2 at a time Video quality 4K + HDR 1080p Spatial audio? Yes No # of additional members 2 additional members 1 additional member
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