Disney+ vs Netflix
Updated onCompare Disney+ and Netflix side-by-side. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and target market.
Disney+
Disney+ is a subscription streaming service offering movies, TV shows, documentaries and original series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and other Disney brands.
Starts at $10.99 / per account / month
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Netflix
Netflix is a global subscription streaming service and production company that offers films, TV series, and mobile games, including a large catalog of Netflix Originals.
Starts at $7.99 / per account / month
Which should you choose?
Disney+
Choose Disney+ if you want ad‑free 4K HDR with up to four concurrent streams at a lower monthly price than Netflix’s 4K tier, or you plan to bundle with Hulu and ESPN under one bill.
Netflix
Choose Netflix if you want the lowest entry price with ads, included mobile/TV games, and the option to add paid “Extra Member” slots for people outside your household.
Typical cost comparison
Scenario: US household wants ad‑free 4K streaming (month‑to‑month), as of November 21, 2025.
Disney+
$18.99 per month
Netflix
$24.99 per month
Disney+ saves you $6 per month in this scenario.
Key differences
| Category | Disney+ | Netflix | Why? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Netflix is cheaper at entry (Standard with Ads $7.99), while Disney+ is cheaper for ad‑free 4K ($18.99 vs. Netflix Premium $24.99); the better value depends on which plan you need. | ||
| Bundles & Live Sports | Disney+ offers discounted bundles with Hulu and ESPN (including the ESPN Unlimited bundle), consolidating TV, films and live sports under one subscription; Netflix has no equivalent bundle. | ||
| Offline Downloads | On ad‑supported plans, Netflix allows downloads (15 per device per month on up to 2 devices), while Disney+ Basic (with ads) doesn’t include downloads; on ad‑free plans Disney+ allows downloads on up to 10 devices and Netflix allows up to 6 on Premium. | ||
| Sharing Outside Household | Netflix formally enforces a Household policy and sells paid Extra Member slots for people outside your home, providing an official path to share; Disney+ does not offer a comparable extra‑member program. | ||
| Video Quality & Streams | Disney+ supports 4K HDR and up to four simultaneous streams without requiring a pricier 4K tier, whereas Netflix reserves 4K and four streams for Premium and limits Standard to 1080p/2 streams. |
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