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Netflix vs Max 2026: Price, Content, & Features
Netflix offers the largest content library with 15,000+ titles and the lowest starting price at $6.99/month, while Max provides superior HBO originals, DC Universe access, and Warner Bros. theatrical releases included in standard plans. Netflix excels for variety and value; Max wins for premium HBO content and movie studios integration.
Netflix
Streaming giant with 260M+ subscribers and the world's largest on-demand content library.
Casual viewers seeking content variety, international content fans, and budget-conscious subscribers who want the lowest entry price
Score63%
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Max (HBO Max)
Premium streaming service combining HBO originals, DC Universe, and same-day Warner Bros. theatrical releases.
HBO series devotees, DC Universe fans, movie buffs wanting theatrical releases, and sports enthusiasts who value premium prestige content
Score63%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryNetflix offers the largest content library with 15,000+ titles and the lowest starting price at $6.99/month, while Max provides superior HBO originals, DC Universe access, and Warner Bros. theatrical releases included in standard plans. Netflix excels for variety and value; Max wins for premium HBO content and movie studios integration.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedChoose Netflix if you prioritize the largest content variety, lowest cost entry, and diverse international content across genres. Choose Max if you're a premium HBO content enthusiast, DC Universe fan, or want same-day access to major Warner Bros. theatrical releases without waiting months.
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Netflix
8.6/10
Max (HBO Max)
6.4/10
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Supported):✓ Netflix wins($6.99/month vs $9.99/month)
- Total Content Library Size:✓ Netflix wins(15,000+ titles vs 12,000+ titles)
- Original Series Quality Rating:✓ Max (HBO Max) wins(8.8/10 (Emmy count: 312) vs 8.2/10 (Emmy count: 218))
Key Facts & Figures
195 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Netflix | Max (HBO Max) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Subscribers | 260M+ | — | — |
| Content Budget(USD/year) | $17 Billion | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(count) | 60+ original series | — | — |
| Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions) | ~260 million Netflix subscribers | — | — |
| Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio) | >1.4 (higher volatility) | — | — |
| Forward P/E Ratio(multiple) | 30x (reduced from prior quarters) | — | — |
| 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 | $10.99/month | |
| Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD) | $24.99/month | $22.99/month | |
| Total Library Size(titles) | 5,500+ titles | 2,000+ titles | |
| Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent) | 68% | 82% | |
| Lowest Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) | $22.99 | — | — |
| 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) | 270+ million | 60 million (Q3 2024) | |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| Music Library Size(tracks) | No music library | — | — |
| Original Content Titles (2026)(count) | 5,000+ titles | — | — |
| Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Original Series Produced Annually(series) | 150+ | — | — |
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $17.0B | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 (Premium tier) | — | — |
| Entry-Level Price with Ads(USD/month) | $6.99/month | — | — |
| Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) | $22.99/month | — | — |
| Original Content Library(titles) | 2,500+ titles | — | — |
| Annual Revenue(USD billions) | $33.6B | — | — |
| Streaming Subscribers(millions) | 283M | — | — |
| Operating Margin(%) | 28.4% | — | — |
| Annual Content Spend(USD billions) | $17B | — | — |
| Theatrical Film Releases (2024)(count) | 0 | — | — |
| Theme Parks Globally(count) | 0 | — | — |
| Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions) | $0 | — | — |
| Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions) | ~$0.1B | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Cheapest Plan Price(USD) | $6.99 (with ads) | — | — |
| Original Series Released (2024)(series) | 156 | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) | 2 devices | — | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | No free trial | — | — |
| User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions) | 282.7 | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions) | $17B | — | — |
| Global Subscriber Count(millions) | 283 million | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards) | 52 | — | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | 15,000+ | 12,000+ | |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | $9.99 | |
| Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows) | 8% | — | — |
| Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD) | $22.99 | $19.99 | |
| Mobile Gaming Library(games included) | 75+ games (no extra cost) | 0 games | |
| Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent) | 2.4% | 3.1% | |
| Countries/Regions Available(countries) | 190+ countries | 61 countries | |
| Base Monthly Cost (US)(USD) | $6.99 (ad-supported) | — | — |
| Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free US)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 10,000+ | — | — |
| Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles) | 250+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices) | 1-2 streams | — | — |
| Countries Available(countries) | 190 countries | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD) | $6.99/month | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) | $15.49/month | — | — |
| Original Series(series) | 350+ | — | — |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | — | — |
| Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD) | $120 | — | — |
| Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 52 | — | — |
| Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions) | 282 million | — | — |
| Family/Kids Content Percentage(%) | 18% | — | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions) | $33 billion | — | — |
| YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%) | 16% | — | — |
| Base Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Original Series Count(shows) | 2,100+ originals | — | — |
| Same-Day Theater Release Window(days) | 45+ days (no theatrical releases) | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards) | 18 Emmy Awards | — | — |
| International Markets(countries) | 190+ countries | — | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | 8,000+ titles globally | — | — |
| Standard Tier Price(USD/month) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Premium Tier Price(USD/month) | $22.99 | — | — |
| 2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 68 Emmy awards | — | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(series) | 89 original series | — | — |
| Base Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD/month) | $15.49 | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards(awards) | 8 Emmy Awards | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) | 2 | — | — |
| Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals) | 450+ originals | — | — |
| Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes) | 4-5 minutes/hour | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | 0 | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens) | 2-4 (depending on plan) | — | — |
| Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations) | 120+ | — | — |
| Standard Monthly Price (USD)(USD) | $15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads) | — | — |
| Original Titles Produced(titles) | 2,300+ | — | — |
| Live Sports Events Per Year(events) | 0 | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(devices) | 2 | 2 | |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 0 (none as of 2023) | — | — |
| Year Founded | 1997 | — | — |
| Original Exclusive Content Titles(count) | 2,100+ originals | — | — |
| Total Available Content Hours(hours) | 15,000+ hours | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams Per Account(screens) | Up to 4 screens (Premium plan) | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Base Plan Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Monthly Price(USD) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Original Series (2024-2025)(series) | 87 series | — | — |
| Total Movie Library Size(titles) | ~5,500 movies | — | — |
| Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 110+ nominations | — | — |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams) | 2 streams | — | — |
| Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Original Series (2025)(series) | 250+ | — | — |
| Average User Rating(out of 5) | 4.1 / 5 | — | — |
| Family-Friendly Content %(percent) | 18% | — | — |
| Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $17 billion | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 1-4 (tier dependent) | — | — |
| Base Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $15.49/month | — | — |
| 4K HDR Coverage on Originals(%) | 35% | — | — |
| Average Video Bitrate (4K)(Mbps) | 15 Mbps | — | — |
| Monthly New Releases(titles) | 20-25 | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count) | 248 | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard/Ad-Free US Plan)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(out of 10) | 8.2 | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams on Premium Tier(devices) | 4 | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Price (Base Tier)(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Original Content Production (Annual)(titles) | 120+ | — | — |
| Global Availability(countries) | 190 | — | — |
| Subscriber Base (2026)(millions) | 250+ | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Tier)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Original Series Released Annually(series/year) | 120+ | 40-50 original series | |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles) | 300+ | — | — |
| Global Subscribers (2024)(millions) | 247 million | — | — |
| Annual Content Investment Budget(USD billions) | $17 billion | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Lowest Tier)(USD) | $6.99 (with ads) | — | — |
| Ad-Free Premium Tier(USD/month) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Original Series (2024)(major releases) | 62 | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Standard Monthly Price (US)(USD) | $15.49 (with ads $6.99) | — | — |
| Original Content Produced Annually(titles) | 250+ series and films | — | — |
| Countries with Service(countries) | 190+ countries | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free, US)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Tier Price (4K/Full Features)(USD/month) | $22.99 (4K required) | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations) | 91 nominations | — | — |
| Theatrical Release Window(days) | 30-90 days post-theater | — | — |
| Ad-Tier Monthly Cost(USD/month) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| Annual Original Content Production(titles) | ~150 originals | 40+ series & films (2024) | |
| Standard Tier Monthly Cost (US)(USD) | $15.49/month | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Tier Cost (US)(USD) | $6.99/month | — | — |
| International Content Originals (%)(percent) | ~50% of originals | — | — |
| Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month) | $6.99 | — | — |
| 4K Content Available(titles) | 2,000+ | 3,500+ | |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $15.49 | $19.99 | |
| Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 218 | 312 | |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 260+ | 57+ | |
| New Original Series per Year(series) | 68 (2025) | 52 (2025) |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Evenly matched1 tie
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3Max (HBO Max)Netflix
Attribute
Max (HBO Max)
- $6.99/month(winner)Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)$9.99/month
- 15,000+ titles(winner)Total Content Library Size12,000+ titles
- 8.2/10 (Emmy count: 218)Original Series Quality Rating8.8/10 (Emmy count: 312)(winner)
- Limited theatrical releasesWarner Bros. Films IncludedDay-and-date theatrical releases (2023+ films)(winner)
- $15.49/month(winner)Ad-Free Premium Plan Price$19.99/month
- 2 devicesSimultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)2 devices
- 2,000+ titles4K Content Available3,500+ titles(winner)
- Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)
Netflix
$6.99/month(winner)
Max (HBO Max)
$9.99/month
- Total Content Library Size
Netflix
15,000+ titles(winner)
Max (HBO Max)
12,000+ titles
- Original Series Quality Rating
Netflix
8.2/10 (Emmy count: 218)
Max (HBO Max)
8.8/10 (Emmy count: 312)(winner)
- Warner Bros. Films Included
Netflix
Limited theatrical releases
Max (HBO Max)
Day-and-date theatrical releases (2023+ films)(winner)
- Ad-Free Premium Plan Price
Netflix
$15.49/month(winner)
Max (HBO Max)
$19.99/month
- Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)
Netflix
2 devices
Max (HBO Max)
2 devices
- 4K Content Available
Netflix
2,000+ titles
Max (HBO Max)
3,500+ titles(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Netflix | Max (HBO Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD) | $15.49 | — |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $15.49 | — |
| Bundle Deal Availability(boolean) | Verizon option ($10.99) | — |
| Included Membership Benefits | None | — |
| Bundle Value Savings(USD/month) | No bundle available | — |
Show 1 more attributeBundle Cost with Music & Cloud(USD/month) N/A — | ||
| Subscribers | 260M+ | — |
| Content Budget(USD/year) | $17 Billion | — |
| Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio) | >1.4 (higher volatility) | — |
| Forward P/E Ratio(multiple) | 30x (reduced from prior quarters) | — |
| Entry-Level Monthly Price(USD) | $7.99 | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Tier Price(USD) | $15.49 | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) | $15.49 | — |
| Base Monthly Price (2026)(USD) | $6.99 | — |
| Entry-Level Monthly Cost(USD) | $7.99 | — |
Show 59 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 $10.99/month Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD) $24.99/month $22.99/month Lowest Monthly Price(USD) $6.99 — Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) $22.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD) $9.00 — Monthly Cost (Premium Ad-Free Plan)(USD) $15.49 — Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $22.99 — Entry-Level Price with Ads(USD/month) $6.99/month — Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) $22.99/month — Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD) $15.49 — Cheapest Plan Price(USD) $6.99 (with ads) — Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD) $15.49 — Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD) $6.99 — Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) $6.99 $9.99 Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD) $22.99 — Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD) $22.99 $19.99 Base Monthly Cost (US)(USD) $6.99 (ad-supported) — Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free US)(USD) $15.49 — Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD) $6.99/month — Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) $15.49/month — Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD) $120 — Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD) $15.49 — Base Monthly Price(USD) $6.99 — Standard Tier Price(USD/month) $15.49 — Premium Tier Price(USD/month) $22.99 — Base Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD/month) $15.49 — Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) $15.49 — Ad-Free Plan Availability Yes ($15.49/month) — Standard Monthly Price (USD)(USD) $15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads) — Ad-Supported Base Plan Monthly Price(USD) $6.99 — Premium Ad-Free Plan Monthly Price(USD) $22.99 — Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD) $6.99 — Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month) $22.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $15.49 — Free Tier Available(null) No — Base Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $15.49/month — Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard/Ad-Free US Plan)(USD) $15.49 — Monthly Subscription Price (Base Tier)(USD) $6.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Tier)(USD) $15.49 — Monthly Subscription (Lowest Tier)(USD) $6.99 (with ads) — Ad-Free Premium Tier(USD/month) $15.49 — Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month) $6.99 — Standard Monthly Price (US)(USD) $15.49 (with ads $6.99) — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free, US)(USD) $15.49 — Base Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) $6.99 — Premium Tier Price (4K/Full Features)(USD/month) $22.99 (4K required) — Ad-Tier Monthly Cost(USD/month) $6.99 — Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $15.49 — Standard Tier Monthly Cost (US)(USD) $15.49/month — Ad-Supported Tier Cost (US)(USD) $6.99/month — Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month) $6.99 — Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $15.49 $19.99 | ||
| Global Country Availability(countries) | 190+ | — |
| Countries/Regions Available(countries) | 190+ countries(winner) | 61 countries |
| Countries Available(countries) | 190 countries | — |
| Global 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 | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(count) | 60+ original series | — |
| Franchise IP Library(franchises) | Originals-focused, limited legacy franchises | — |
Show 35 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 2,000+ titles Premium Films Library(major films) Wide variety across genres 2,000+ including Aquaman, Joker, Matrix, LOTR Original Content Release Frequency Weekly/bi-weekly — Original Series Produced Annually(series) 150+ — Live Sports Events Available(leagues) Limited (documentaries only) — Original Content Library(titles) 2,500+ titles — Warner Bros Film Releases Limited, delayed 45 days post-theatrical — Theatrical Film Releases (2024)(count) 0 — Original Series Released (2024)(series) 156 — Total Content Library(titles) 15,000+ 12,000+ Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows) 8% — New Film Theatrical Window(days) 45-90 days varies 45-90 days varies Total Content Library Size(titles) 10,000+ — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 — Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations) 120+ — Original Series (2024-2025)(series) 87 series — Original Series (2025)(series) 250+ — Original Content Production (Annual)(titles) 120+ — Live Sports Coverage None — Original Series Released Annually(series/year) 120+ 40-50 original series Original Series (2024)(major releases) 62 — Next-Day TV Show Access(availability) Limited (select shows) — Original Content Produced Annually(titles) 250+ series and films — 4K Content Available(titles) 2,000+ 3,500+ | ||
| 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 29 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 Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 screens — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 (Premium tier) — Offline Download Access All plans — Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) 2 devices — Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels) None — Offline Download Support All tiers Yes, all plans Mobile Gaming Library(games included) 75+ games (no extra cost) 0 games Offline Downloads(yes/no) Yes (Standard+) — Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) 2 — Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens) 2-4 (depending on plan) — Offline Download Capability Yes (4 devices) — Cloud DVR Storage(hours) Not available — Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(devices) 2 2 Simultaneous Streams Per Account(screens) Up to 4 screens (Premium plan) — Offline Download Feature Available on Premium plan — Background Audio Playback Not available — Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams) 2 streams — Simultaneous Streams(screens) 1-4 (tier dependent) — Simultaneous Streams on Premium Tier(devices) 4 — Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no) No — Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens) 4 screens — | ||
| 4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability) | Available on premium tiers | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(out of 10) | 8.2 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions) | 282 million | — |
| Global Subscribers (2024)(millions) | 247 million | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 260+(winner) | 57+ |
| Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions) | ~260 million Netflix subscribers | — |
| Content Strategy(type) | Scale-driven content warehouse | — |
| 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 | — |
| Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 110+ nominations | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations) | 91 nominations | — |
| Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases | No | — |
| Same-Day Theater Release Window(days) | 45+ days (no theatrical releases) | — |
| 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% | 82%(winner) |
| Content Curation Method | Human + Algorithm | — |
| Maximum Video Quality(resolution) | 4K Ultra HD (2160p) | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 87% | — |
| Annual Revenue(billions USD) | Netflix | — |
| Year-over-Year Growth(percent) | Netflix | — |
| YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%) | 16% | — |
| App Installs (2026)(millions) | Netflix | — |
| 4K Available on Base Plan | No (Premium only) | — |
| Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) | 4K UltraHD (2160p) on Premium only | — |
| 4K Ultra HD Availability(plan(s) included) | Premium tier only ($15.49+) | — |
| 4K HDR Coverage on Originals(%) | 35% | — |
| Average Video Bitrate (4K)(Mbps) | 15 Mbps | — |
Show 1 more attribute4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles) 300+ — | ||
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 (Premium) | — |
| Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour) | 4-5 min/hour | — |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 270+ million(winner) | 60 million (Q3 2024) |
| Music Library Size(tracks) | No music library | — |
| Original Content Titles (2026)(count) | 5,000+ titles | — |
| Original Series(series) | 350+ | — |
| Original Series Count(shows) | 2,100+ originals | — |
| Original Titles Produced(titles) | 2,300+ | — |
| Original Exclusive Content Titles(count) | 2,100+ originals | — |
Show 6 more attributesTotal Available Content Hours(hours) 15,000+ hours — Total Movie Library Size(titles) ~5,500 movies — Music Content Included Limited music documentaries only — Annual Original Content Production(titles) ~150 originals 40+ series & films (2024) International Content Originals (%)(percent) ~50% of originals — Franchise Exclusive Content (Titles)(major franchises) 0 (licensed only) — | ||
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $17.0B | — |
| Free Tier Availability(boolean) | No | — |
| Video Quality Maximum | 4K HDR (Premium tier) | — |
| Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels) | 4K Ultra HD (2160p) | — |
| Annual Revenue(USD billions) | $33.6B | — |
| Global Subscriber Count(millions) | 283 million | — |
| Streaming Subscribers(millions) | 283M | — |
| Operating Margin(%) | 28.4% | — |
| Annual Content Spend(USD billions) | $17B | — |
| Theme Parks Globally(count) | 0 | — |
| Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions) | $0 | — |
| Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions) | ~$0.1B | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | No free trial | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 0 (none as of 2023) | — |
| User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions) | 282.7 | — |
| Subscriber Base (2026)(millions) | 250+ | — |
| Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions) | $17B | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(series) | 89 original series | — |
| Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals) | 450+ originals | — |
| New Original Series per Year(series) | 68 (2025)(winner) | 52 (2025) |
| Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards) | 52 | — |
| Device Platform Support(platforms) | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web, Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Roku, Fire TV (universal support) | — |
| Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent) | 2.4%(winner) | 3.1% |
| Live Sports Events (Annual)(events) | Limited (occasional boxing) | — |
| Family-Friendly Content %(percent) | 18% | — |
| Live Sports Programming(leagues included) | None (US market) | — |
| Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles) | 250+ | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices) | 1-2 streams | — |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 52 | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards) | 18 Emmy Awards | — |
| Family/Kids Content Percentage(%) | 18% | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions) | $33 billion | — |
| International Markets(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| Countries with Service(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | 8,000+ titles globally | — |
| 2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 68 Emmy awards | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards(awards) | 8 Emmy Awards | — |
| Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes) | 4-5 minutes/hour | — |
| Live Sports Events Per Year(events) | 0 | — |
| Year Founded | 1997 | — |
| Average User Rating(out of 5) | 4.1 / 5 | — |
| Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate) | 4K HDR (2160p) | — |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $17 billion | — |
| Monthly New Releases(titles) | 20-25 | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count) | 248 | — |
| Annual Content Investment Budget(USD billions) | $17 billion | — |
| Ad-Free Tier Availability | Yes, $15.49/month and $22.99/month tiers | — |
| Theatrical Release Window(days) | 30-90 days post-theater | — |
| Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 218 | 312(winner) |
NetflixMMax (HBO Max)
Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD)
$15.49
—
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$15.49
—
Bundle Deal Availability(boolean)
Verizon option ($10.99)
—
Included Membership Benefits
None
—
Bundle Value Savings(USD/month)
No bundle available
—
Show 1 more attribute
Bundle Cost with Music & Cloud(USD/month)
N/A
—
Subscribers
260M+
—
Content Budget(USD/year)
$17 Billion
—
Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio)
>1.4 (higher volatility)
—
Forward P/E Ratio(multiple)
30x (reduced from prior quarters)
—
Entry-Level Monthly Price(USD)
$7.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Tier Price(USD)
$15.49
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$15.49
—
Base Monthly Price (2026)(USD)
$6.99
—
Entry-Level Monthly Cost(USD)
$7.99
—
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Premium 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
$10.99/month
Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD)
$24.99/month
$22.99/month
Lowest Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month)
$22.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD)
$9.00
—
Monthly Cost (Premium Ad-Free Plan)(USD)
$15.49
—
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$22.99
—
Entry-Level Price with Ads(USD/month)
$6.99/month
—
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)
$22.99/month
—
Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD)
$15.49
—
Cheapest Plan Price(USD)
$6.99 (with ads)
—
Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD)
$15.49
—
Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD)
$6.99
—
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
$9.99
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
—
Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
$19.99
Base Monthly Cost (US)(USD)
$6.99 (ad-supported)
—
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free US)(USD)
$15.49
—
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)
$6.99/month
—
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)
$15.49/month
—
Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD)
$120
—
Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD)
$15.49
—
Base Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
—
Standard Tier Price(USD/month)
$15.49
—
Premium Tier Price(USD/month)
$22.99
—
Base Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD/month)
$15.49
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$15.49
—
Ad-Free Plan Availability
Yes ($15.49/month)
—
Standard Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads)
—
Ad-Supported Base Plan Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
—
Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD)
$6.99
—
Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month)
$22.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$15.49
—
Free Tier Available(null)
No
—
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$15.49/month
—
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard/Ad-Free US Plan)(USD)
$15.49
—
Monthly Subscription Price (Base Tier)(USD)
$6.99
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Tier)(USD)
$15.49
—
Monthly Subscription (Lowest Tier)(USD)
$6.99 (with ads)
—
Ad-Free Premium Tier(USD/month)
$15.49
—
Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month)
$6.99
—
Standard Monthly Price (US)(USD)
$15.49 (with ads $6.99)
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free, US)(USD)
$15.49
—
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$6.99
—
Premium Tier Price (4K/Full Features)(USD/month)
$22.99 (4K required)
—
Ad-Tier Monthly Cost(USD/month)
$6.99
—
Premium Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$15.49
—
Standard Tier Monthly Cost (US)(USD)
$15.49/month
—
Ad-Supported Tier Cost (US)(USD)
$6.99/month
—
Budget Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month)
$6.99
—
Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$15.49
$19.99
Global Country Availability(countries)
190+
—
Countries/Regions Available(countries)
190+ countries
61 countries
Countries Available(countries)
190 countries
—
Global 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
—
Original Series Released (2025)(count)
60+ original series
—
Franchise IP Library(franchises)
Originals-focused, limited legacy franchises
—
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Content 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
2,000+ titles
Premium Films Library(major films)
Wide variety across genres
2,000+ including Aquaman, Joker, Matrix, LOTR
Original Content Release Frequency
Weekly/bi-weekly
—
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
150+
—
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
Limited (documentaries only)
—
Original Content Library(titles)
2,500+ titles
—
Warner Bros Film Releases
Limited, delayed 45 days post-theatrical
—
Theatrical Film Releases (2024)(count)
0
—
Original Series Released (2024)(series)
156
—
Total Content Library(titles)
15,000+
12,000+
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)
8%
—
New Film Theatrical Window(days)
45-90 days varies
45-90 days varies
Total Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
—
Live TV Channels(channels)
0
—
Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations)
120+
—
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
87 series
—
Original Series (2025)(series)
250+
—
Original Content Production (Annual)(titles)
120+
—
Live Sports Coverage
None
—
Original Series Released Annually(series/year)
120+
40-50 original series
Original Series (2024)(major releases)
62
—
Next-Day TV Show Access(availability)
Limited (select shows)
—
Original Content Produced Annually(titles)
250+ series and films
—
4K Content Available(titles)
2,000+
3,500+
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 29 more attributes
Mobile 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 Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 (Premium tier)
—
Offline Download Access
All plans
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
2 devices
—
Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels)
None
—
Offline Download Support
All tiers
Yes, all plans
Mobile Gaming Library(games included)
75+ games (no extra cost)
0 games
Offline Downloads(yes/no)
Yes (Standard+)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)
2
—
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
2-4 (depending on plan)
—
Offline Download Capability
Yes (4 devices)
—
Cloud DVR Storage(hours)
Not available
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(devices)
2
2
Simultaneous Streams Per Account(screens)
Up to 4 screens (Premium plan)
—
Offline Download Feature
Available on Premium plan
—
Background Audio Playback
Not available
—
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams)
2 streams
—
Simultaneous Streams(screens)
1-4 (tier dependent)
—
Simultaneous Streams on Premium Tier(devices)
4
—
Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no)
No
—
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 screens
—
4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability)
Available on premium tiers
—
User Satisfaction Score(out of 10)
8.2
—
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
—
Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)
282 million
—
Global Subscribers (2024)(millions)
247 million
—
Global Subscribers(millions)
260+
57+
Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions)
~260 million Netflix subscribers
—
Content Strategy(type)
Scale-driven content warehouse
—
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
—
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
110+ nominations
—
2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations)
91 nominations
—
Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases
No
—
Same-Day Theater Release Window(days)
45+ days (no theatrical releases)
—
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%
82%
Content Curation Method
Human + Algorithm
—
Maximum Video Quality(resolution)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
—
User Satisfaction Score(%)
87%
—
Annual Revenue(billions USD)
Netflix
—
Year-over-Year Growth(percent)
Netflix
—
YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%)
16%
—
App Installs (2026)(millions)
Netflix
—
4K Available on Base Plan
No (Premium only)
—
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K UltraHD (2160p) on Premium only
—
4K Ultra HD Availability(plan(s) included)
Premium tier only ($15.49+)
—
4K HDR Coverage on Originals(%)
35%
—
Average Video Bitrate (4K)(Mbps)
15 Mbps
—
Show 1 more attribute
4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles)
300+
—
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
4 (Premium)
—
Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour)
4-5 min/hour
—
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
270+ million
60 million (Q3 2024)
Music Library Size(tracks)
No music library
—
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)
5,000+ titles
—
Original Series(series)
350+
—
Original Series Count(shows)
2,100+ originals
—
Original Titles Produced(titles)
2,300+
—
Original Exclusive Content Titles(count)
2,100+ originals
—
Show 6 more attributes
Total Available Content Hours(hours)
15,000+ hours
—
Total Movie Library Size(titles)
~5,500 movies
—
Music Content Included
Limited music documentaries only
—
Annual Original Content Production(titles)
~150 originals
40+ series & films (2024)
International Content Originals (%)(percent)
~50% of originals
—
Franchise Exclusive Content (Titles)(major franchises)
0 (licensed only)
—
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$17.0B
—
Free Tier Availability(boolean)
No
—
Video Quality Maximum
4K HDR (Premium tier)
—
Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
—
Annual Revenue(USD billions)
$33.6B
—
Global Subscriber Count(millions)
283 million
—
Streaming Subscribers(millions)
283M
—
Operating Margin(%)
28.4%
—
Annual Content Spend(USD billions)
$17B
—
Theme Parks Globally(count)
0
—
Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions)
$0
—
Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions)
~$0.1B
—
Free Trial Period(days)
No free trial
—
Free Trial Duration(days)
0 (none as of 2023)
—
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)
282.7
—
Subscriber Base (2026)(millions)
250+
—
Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions)
$17B
—
Original Series Released (2025)(series)
89 original series
—
Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals)
450+ originals
—
New Original Series per Year(series)
68 (2025)
52 (2025)
Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards)
52
—
Device Platform Support(platforms)
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web, Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Roku, Fire TV (universal support)
—
Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent)
2.4%
3.1%
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
Limited (occasional boxing)
—
Family-Friendly Content %(percent)
18%
—
Live Sports Programming(leagues included)
None (US market)
—
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)
250+
—
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices)
1-2 streams
—
Total Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
—
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
52
—
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)
18 Emmy Awards
—
Family/Kids Content Percentage(%)
18%
—
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)
$33 billion
—
International Markets(countries)
190+ countries
—
Countries with Service(countries)
190+ countries
—
Content Library Size(titles)
8,000+ titles globally
—
2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
68 Emmy awards
—
2024 Emmy Awards(awards)
8 Emmy Awards
—
Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes)
4-5 minutes/hour
—
Live Sports Events Per Year(events)
0
—
Year Founded
1997
—
Average User Rating(out of 5)
4.1 / 5
—
Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate)
4K HDR (2160p)
—
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$17 billion
—
Monthly New Releases(titles)
20-25
—
2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count)
248
—
Annual Content Investment Budget(USD billions)
$17 billion
—
Ad-Free Tier Availability
Yes, $15.49/month and $22.99/month tiers
—
Theatrical Release Window(days)
30-90 days post-theater
—
Emmy Awards Won(awards)
218
312
Pros & Cons
10 pros·6 cons across both
M(
Netflix
+5-3
Pros
- Largest content library with 15,000+ titles across all genres
- Lowest starting price at $6.99/month with ads
- Industry-leading recommendation algorithm with personalization
- Strong international content and localized productions (Squid Game, Money Heist, Lupin)
- Password sharing crackdown improved account security and reduced sharing losses by 40%
Cons
- Highest premium plan price at $15.49/month for ad-free experience
- Declining original series investment: 32% fewer new shows in 2025 vs 2024
- Limited theatrical film releases compared to Max's Warner Bros. integration
M(
Max (HBO Max)
+5-3
Pros
- 312 Emmy Awards (most of any streaming service) with prestige HBO originals
- Same-day release of all 2023+ Warner Bros. theatrical films included in subscription
- Complete DC Universe superhero content (all films, series, and animation)
- 3,500+ 4K titles available (43% more than Netflix)
- Superior sports programming with NBA, NFL, and NCAA March Madness
Cons
- 20% higher ad-supported price at $9.99/month vs Netflix's $6.99/month
- Smaller overall library at 12,000+ titles compared to Netflix's 15,000+
- Interface considered less intuitive than Netflix by 56% of user reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
Netflix is significantly cheaper with its ad-supported plan at $6.99/month compared to Max's $9.99/month (43% price difference). Even Netflix's premium ad-free plan at $15.49/month undercuts Max's $19.99/month premium tier. Netflix's basic plan represents the best entry price for either service.
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