Subscription streaming service with 282M subscribers offering original TV shows, movies, and licensed content.
Variety seekers and binge watchers
Premium family-focused streaming service with Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney exclusive content.
Families and franchise fans
Netflix has 260M+ subscribers and the largest content library. Disney+ has 150M+ subscribers with unmatched franchise power (Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney). Netflix spends more on content but Disney owns its IP.
Netflix for variety and original content. Disney+ for families and franchise fans. Netflix leads in subscribers; Disney leads in IP ownership.
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| Metric | Netflix | Disney Plus | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD) | $15.49 | $13.99 | +11% |
| Subscribers | 260M+ | 150M+ | +73% |
| Content Budget(USD/year) | $17 Billion | — | — |
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| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Entry-Level Monthly Price(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Tier Price(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Global Country Availability(countries) | 190+ | — | — |
| Original Content Releases in January 2026(count) | Multiple scheduled | — | — |
| Simultaneous Device Streaming(devices) | Up to 4 screens | — | — |
| Forward P/E Ratio(ratio) | 30 | — | — |
| 1-Year Stock Performance(%) | +0.82% | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) | $15.49 | $13.99 (Disney+) + $9.99 (Hulu) bundled | +11% |
| Original Series Released (2025)(count) | 60+ original series | 25+ flagship titles | +140% |
| Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions) | ~260 million Netflix subscribers | ~150 million Disney+ subscribers | +73% |
| Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio) | >1.4 (higher volatility) | 1.4 (lower volatility) | +7% |
| Forward P/E Ratio(multiple) | 30x (reduced from prior quarters) | Higher growth premium | — |
| Base Monthly Price (2026)(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | 15,000+ | — | — |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | 0 (on-demand only) | — | — |
| Nightly TV Viewership Average (2026)(millions) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Entry-Level Monthly Cost(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Premium Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $24.99 | — | — |
| Total Titles Available(titles) | ~12,500 titles | — | — |
| Original Productions Per Year(productions) | 250+ originals | — | — |
| Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $6.99/month | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $22.99/month | — | — |
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~2,000 titles | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD) | $45.18 billion | — | — |
| Monthly Active Users(millions) | ~0.25 billion | — | — |
| Minimum Monthly Cost(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Daily Video Consumption(billion hours) | ~0.33 billion hours | — | — |
| 5-Year Stock Performance(percent gain) | 86.30% | — | — |
| Basic Plan Price(USD/month) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | 0 channels | — | — |
| Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations) | 450+ nominations | — | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 87% | — | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Netflix | — | — |
| Annual Revenue(billions USD) | Netflix | — | — |
| Year-over-Year Growth(percent) | Netflix | — | — |
| Price (Base Plan)(USD/month) | Netflix | — | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | Netflix | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens) | Netflix | — | — |
| App Installs (2026)(millions) | Netflix | — | — |
| Content Update Frequency(releases per week) | Netflix | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $7.99/month | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD) | $24.99/month | — | — |
| Total Library Size(titles) | 5,500+ titles | — | — |
| Original Series Released Annually(shows per year) | 100+ original series | — | — |
| 4K Content Available(titles) | 1,200+ titles | — | — |
| Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent) | 68% | — | — |
| Lowest Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 (Premium) | — | — |
| Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour) | 4-5 min/hour | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD) | $9.00 | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Premium Ad-Free Plan)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 282 million | — | — |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| Music Library Size(millions of tracks) | No music library | — | — |
| Original Content Titles (2026)(count) | 5,000+ titles | — | — |
| Device Compatibility(platforms) | All major platforms | All major platforms | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | — |
| Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $13.99 | $13.99 | — |
| Exclusive Franchises(count) | Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar | Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar | — |
| Family-Friendly Content Rating(percentage) | 85% rated | 85% rated | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(count) | 4 streams | 4 streams | — |
| Annual Price (Standard Plan)(USD) | $143.88 | $143.88 | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | — |
| Original Series (2026)(count) | 50+ planned | 50+ planned | — |
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
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Netflix leads with 260M+ subscribers compared to Disney+'s 150M+.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD) | $15.49 | $13.99 |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $15.49 | — |
| Bundle Deal Availability(boolean) | Verizon option ($10.99) | — |
| Included Membership Benefits | None | — |
| Subscribers | 260M+ | 150M+ |
| Content Budget(USD/year) | $17 Billion | — |
| Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio) | >1.4 (higher volatility) | 1.4 (lower volatility) |
| Forward P/E Ratio(multiple) | 30x (reduced from prior quarters) | Higher growth premium |
| Entry-Level Monthly Price(USD) | $7.99 | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Tier Price(USD) | $15.49 | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) | $15.49 | $13.99 (Disney+) + $9.99 (Hulu) bundled |
| Base Monthly Price (2026)(USD) | $6.99 | — |
| Entry-Level Monthly Cost(USD) | $7.99 | — |
Show 16 more attributesPremium Plan Monthly Cost(USD) $24.99 — Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) $6.99/month — Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) $22.99/month — Minimum Monthly Cost(USD) $6.99 — Basic Plan Price(USD/month) $6.99 — Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month) $22.99 — Price (Base Plan)(USD/month) Netflix — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD) $7.99/month — Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD) $24.99/month — Lowest Monthly Price(USD) $6.99 — Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) $15.49 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD) $9.00 — Monthly Cost (Premium Ad-Free Plan)(USD) $15.49 — Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard)(USD) $11.99 — Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) $13.99 — Annual Price (Standard Plan)(USD) $143.88 — | ||
| Global Country Availability(countries) | 190+ | — |
| Live Sports Programming(availability) | Limited | — |
| Original Content Releases in January 2026(count) | Multiple scheduled | — |
| Live Sports Programming(events per month) | NFL, WWE Raw, major events | ESPN+ integration only |
| Original Series Released (2025)(count) | 60+ original series | 25+ flagship titles |
| Franchise IP Library(franchises) | Originals-focused, limited legacy franchises | Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney, National Geographic |
Show 22 more attributesContent Library Size(titles) 15,000+ — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 (on-demand only) — Original Content Focus (2026) High (comedies, young adult priority) — 4K Content Library Size(comparative) Largest available — HBO Content Access(boolean) Not included — Theatrical Release Integration(boolean) Limited — Total Titles Available(titles) ~12,500 titles — Original Productions Per Year(productions) 250+ originals — International Original Series(count) Extensive global coverage — Content Library Size(titles) Netflix — Content Update Frequency(releases per week) Netflix — Total Library Size(titles) 5,500+ titles — Original Series Released Annually(shows per year) 100+ original series — 4K Content Available(titles) 1,200+ titles — Premium Films Library(major films) Wide variety across genres — Original Content Release Frequency Weekly/bi-weekly — Music Library Size(millions of tracks) No music library — Live Sports Coverage(text) Via ESPN+ bundle — Exclusive Franchises(count) Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar — Family-Friendly Content Rating(percentage) 85% rated — Total Content Library(titles) 10,000+ — Original Series (2026)(count) 50+ planned — | ||
| Simultaneous Device Streaming(devices) | Up to 4 screens | — |
| Password Sharing Policy(text) | Restricted with extra fees | — |
| Unlimited DVR | Premium+ tier only | — |
| Family Sharing Accounts(profiles) | Limited (varies by plan) | — |
| Offline Download Feature(boolean) | Yes, all plans | — |
Show 16 more attributesMobile Innovation (2026)(feature) Vertical video feed expanding — Live Sports Availability Not available — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 screens — Password Sharing Outside Household Restricted to household only — Gaming Features Integrated Full gaming catalog included — Download Availability (Offline) Available on all paid plans — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 channels — Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens) Netflix — Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) 4 (Premium) — Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 screens — Maximum Video Quality(resolution) 4K (2160p) on Premium — Offline Download Support(availability) Yes, all plans — Offline Download Feature(text) Available — Device Compatibility(platforms) All major platforms — 4K Ultra HD Support(text) Yes, premium tier — Simultaneous Streams(count) 4 streams — | ||
| 4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability) | Available on premium tiers | — |
| Forward P/E Ratio(ratio) | 30 | — |
| 1-Year Stock Performance(%) | +0.82% | — |
| Stock Beta (Volatility)(beta) | Higher than Disney | — |
| Live Sports Content(availability) | WWE Raw, NFL Christmas Day, exclusive live events | — |
| Major Franchises(count) | Original content focus with viral hits | — |
| Ecosystem Integration(platforms) | Standalone streaming platform | — |
| Content Curation Philosophy(approach) | Scale-driven with high volume content | — |
| Target Demographic(breadth) | Broad global audience across all demographics | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Netflix | — |
| Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions) | ~260 million Netflix subscribers | ~150 million Disney+ subscribers |
| Content Strategy(type) | Scale-driven content warehouse | Curated premium franchises |
| Nightly TV Viewership Average (2026)(millions) | 10.7 | — |
| Ad-Free Viewing | Available on Premium/Premium+ ($22.99) | — |
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~2,000 titles | — |
| Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations) | 450+ nominations | — |
| Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases | No | — |
| Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD) | $45.18 billion | — |
| 5-Year Stock Performance(percent gain) | 86.30% | — |
| Premium Subscribers (Jan 2026)(millions) | Undisclosed (declining) | — |
| Daily Active Users(millions) | ~122 million equivalent | — |
| Monthly Active Users(millions) | ~0.25 billion | — |
| Daily Video Consumption(billion hours) | ~0.33 billion hours | — |
| Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent) | 68% | — |
| Content Curation Method | Human + Algorithm | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 87% | — |
| Annual Revenue(billions USD) | Netflix | — |
| Year-over-Year Growth(percent) | Netflix | — |
| App Installs (2026)(millions) | Netflix | — |
| 4K Available on Base Plan | No (Premium only) | — |
| Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour) | 4-5 min/hour | — |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 282 million | — |
| Original Content Titles (2026)(count) | 5,000+ titles | — |
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