Netflix is still one of the most popular streaming services in the U.S., but after its March 2026 price increase, paying full price for Premium costs $26.99 a month. Most people can pay a lot less, and some pay nothing extra at all because Netflix already comes with their phone plan. Here is every way to get Netflix in 2026, from cheapest to most expensive.
Quick answer
- $0 extra: eligible T-Mobile plans include Netflix Standard with ads.
- Cheapest direct plan: Netflix Standard with ads, $8.99 a month.
- Best phone perk deal: Verizon’s Netflix and HBO Max (with ads) perk, about $13 a month for both.
- No ads for less: share a Standard or Premium plan by adding an “extra member” for $9.99 a month.
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Netflix plans and prices (U.S., October 2026)
| Plan | Price per month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard with ads | $8.99 | HD, 2 screens, ads |
| Standard | $19.99 | HD, 2 screens, no ads, 1 extra member slot |
| Premium | $26.99 | 4K, 4 screens, no ads, 2 extra member slots |
| Extra member (with ads) | $7.99 | Added to a Standard or Premium account |
| Extra member (no ads) | $9.99 | Added to a Standard or Premium account |
Extra members must live in the same country as the account owner and can’t be added to the Standard with ads plan.
5 ways to pay less for Netflix
1. Check your phone plan first
T-Mobile includes Netflix Standard with ads at no extra cost on many plans, including multi-line Go5G and Magenta plans and single-line plans such as Experience More and Experience Beyond. You pay only if you upgrade to an ad-free plan. Check the “Netflix On Us” page in your T-Mobile account.
2. Use a Verizon perk
Verizon myPlan and myHome customers can add Netflix and HBO Max, both with ads, as a perk for about $13 a month, less than the two services cost separately.
3. Bundle through your internet provider
Xfinity StreamSaver bundles Netflix (with ads), Peacock Premium and Apple TV for Xfinity customers at a discount. Compare it with the other options in our streaming bundle comparison.
4. Share the right way
If someone outside your household wants to use your account, Netflix’s paid “extra member” add-on is cheaper than a second full account. The extra member gets their own profile and login.
5. Rotate instead of keeping it all year
Subscribe for the month a show you want drops, binge it, then cancel. Netflix keeps your profile, so you can come back later. Four months a year on the ad plan costs about $36 instead of $108.
Which option is best for you?
| You are… | Cheapest way |
|---|---|
| A T-Mobile customer on an eligible plan | Use the included Netflix with ads |
| A Verizon customer who also wants HBO Max | The Netflix + HBO Max perk |
| An Xfinity internet customer | StreamSaver bundle |
| Fine with ads | Standard with ads, $8.99 |
| Sharing with family in another home | Standard or Premium + extra member |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Netflix plan?
Standard with ads at $8.99 a month, unless your phone plan includes it for free.
Is Netflix free with T-Mobile?
On many eligible T-Mobile plans, yes: Netflix Standard with ads is included. Check your plan.
How much is a Netflix extra member?
$7.99 a month with ads or $9.99 without ads, added to a Standard or Premium plan.
Can I get Netflix in a bundle?
Yes, through partners such as Xfinity StreamSaver or Verizon perks. Netflix doesn’t sell its own bundle.
Last reviewed: October 10, 2026. Streaming prices and menus change often; check the service’s own site before you pay.
