Currently, Netflix offers three different plans: Essential with ads, Standard, and Premium. All have different pricing and features. With the number of screens and image quality being the only differences, the choice ultimately remains rather easy once you have understood the benefits of each type of subscription.
It is important to note that the catalog diverges a little depending on the chosen plan, some series and programs will be inaccessible to users who have opted for the cheapest plan.
Price and advantages of each Netflix subscription, which one to choose?
| Plan | Price | Quality | Catalog | Screens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential with ads | €7.99/month | Full HD (1080p) | - Movies and series: limited availability (85% of content) - Ads shown before or during most series and films - Mobile games: unlimited access | - 2 - Download titles on 2 devices |
| Standard | €14.99/month Possibility to add up to 1 additional subscriber | Full HD (1080p) | - Movies and series: unlimited access - No ads - Mobile games: unlimited access | - 2 - Download titles on 2 devices |
| Premium | €21.99/month Possibility to add up to 2 additional subscribers | Ultra HD (4K and HDR) | - Movies and series: unlimited access - No ads - Mobile games: unlimited access | - 4 - Download titles on 6 devices |
Netflix Essential Subscription with Ads – Low Budget
This is the cheapest subscription, costing only €7.99 per month in France. With this offer, you get a wide selection of series and movies, a personalized experience, mobile games, access to Netflix on most TVs and mobile devices, and the ability to change or cancel your plan at any time.
With this subscription, you get video quality up to 1080p in FullHD, an average of 4 to 5 minutes of advertising per hour (15 to 30 seconds broadcast before and during programs), and some series and movies that will not be available due to restrictions related to the rights to certain titles, and finally, the ability to download titles on 2 compatible devices at the same time.
Netflix Standard Subscription – Good value for money
For this second subscription, the offer is obviously better than the Essential version with Ads. For €14.99/month, you can enjoy a 1080p (Full HD) image and use on two simultaneous screens (smart TV, smartphone, tablet, computer, game consoles, etc.), as well as the ability to download titles on 2 compatible devices at the same time.
The main advantage of this offer lies in its quality/price ratio; although Netflix prices have increased, it is still worth subscribing to this Standard offer if you want to access the full catalog in 1080p maximum, and if 4K is of little interest to you or simply if you do not need more than two screens at the same time.
This is a perfect offer for a couple who do not always watch the same thing at the same time, for example, and who do not want to be disturbed by ads. However, plan on having a sufficient internet connection to enjoy it in Full HD (5 Mbps download). Netflix, on the other hand, offers 720p content playback if your bandwidth can't keep up.
Finally, note the possibility of adding up to 1 additional subscriber who doesn't live with you for €5.99 per month with ads or €6.99 per month without ads.
Netflix Premium Subscription – For the best quality or family
This is Netflix's latest and most expensive offering. The Premium subscription costs €21.99/month and allows you to watch content in 4K (Ultra HD) as well as HDR and Netflix Spatial Audio; be careful, however, that not all content is compatible with this resolution and HDR technology. Movies, series, and reports that support them will be listed on their Netflix page. Likewise, you obviously need a compatible device (TV, smartphone, computer, etc.) and a sufficient internet connection (15Mbps download).
If you're wondering who this offer is for, it's very simple: either people looking for the best possible image quality on Netflix, or families (or both). The Premium subscription allows you to enjoy content on four screens simultaneously, and download titles on six compatible devices at once, making it perfect for sharing with several people in the same household.
Finally, note the possibility of adding up to two additional subscribers who do not live with you for €5.99 each per month with ads or €6.99 each per month without ads.
Subscribe on your own or via your box?
There are two ways to subscribe to Netflix: on your own via the service's official website, or via your TV box. Internet service providers offer subscriptions via their box, allowing you to integrate the subscription price directly into your monthly bill from Bouygues, SFR, Free or Orange (obviously, this is an additional charge and at the real Netflix prices). While this makes it easier to sign up for the video streaming service, you should remember to check that your Netflix subscription can be used elsewhere than on your box, in case you need it on your tablet, smartphone, etc. Also note that Canal+ offers a CANAL+ CINÉ SERIES offer including its channels, Netflix as well as Canal+ Séries, OCS, Disney+ starting at €34.99/month (with a 24-month commitment).
How to sign up for Netflix?
To sign up for Netflix, it is recommended that you go directly to their official website and follow these steps:
- The homepage is designed to make registration easy: Enter your email address in the field provided and click on “Start”;
- Click on “Next”;
- Choose a password in the field provided and click on “Next”;
- Click on “Next” again;
- Select the offer you want by clicking directly on its name (in the red square) then click on “Next”;
- You are now on the payment page. Choose your preferred payment method (Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or Gift Code);
- Enter your bank details (or log in to PayPal, or even enter the gift code);
- Then create your profile;
- Validate everything and confirm your registration.
That's it: you can enjoy the entire Netflix catalog. To use it on another device, simply enter the email address and password you chose when you signed up. As a reminder, Netflix is available on many devices:
- Compatible smart TVs;
- HDMI smart sticks (Amazon Fire, Xiaomi TV, Chromecast TV, etc.);
- Video game consoles (PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S);
- Smartphones (Android and iOS);
- Computers (Windows and Mac, via an app or directly in your browser);
- Compatible TV boxes.
Note: The additional subscriber has their own account and password, but their subscription is paid for by the person who invited them to share their Netflix account. The number of additional subscribers you can add depends on your plan.
How to cancel your Netflix subscription?
Cancelling a Netflix subscription is as simple as subscribing. To do this, go to the service's official website and log in. Once you've done this, follow these steps:
- Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then on “My Account”;
- At the top left of the page, under “Account”, click on “Cancel Subscription”;
- On the left side of the page, click on “Complete Cancellation”;
- You will receive a confirmation email and will therefore be unsubscribed.
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