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Netflix vs Peacock 2026: Price, Content & Features

Netflix offers a larger content library with 10,000+ titles and higher streaming quality up to 4K, while Peacock provides lower pricing starting at free with ads and exclusive NBC/Universal content. Netflix dominates subscriber count with 300M+ users versus Peacock's 36M users as of 2026.

Netflix

Netflix

Premium streaming service with largest global library and original content production powerhouse.

Viewers seeking the largest entertainment library, premium original series, and don't require free or sports-focused options.

Score63%
VS
Peacock

Peacock

NBC Universal streaming platform offering free ad-supported access, live sports, and exclusive broadcast content.

Budget-conscious viewers, sports fans needing live content, NBC/Universal content enthusiasts, and Comcast subscribers seeking included streaming.

Score63%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

Netflix offers a larger content library with 10,000+ titles and higher streaming quality up to 4K, while Peacock provides lower pricing starting at free with ads and exclusive NBC/Universal content. Netflix dominates subscriber count with 300M+ users versus Peacock's 36M users as of 2026.

Our Verdict

AI-assisted

Choose Netflix if you prioritize the largest content library, strongest original programming, and don't mind premium pricing for ad-free viewing. Choose Peacock if you want affordable entry with a free ad-supported option, prefer live sports and NBC/Universal exclusives, or are willing to compromise on library depth for lower costs.

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Netflix
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Peacock
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Viewers seeking the largest entertainment library, premium original series, and don't require free or sports-focused options.

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Budget-conscious viewers, sports fans needing live content, NBC/Universal content enthusiasts, and Comcast subscribers seeking included streaming.

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free):Peacock wins($11.99 vs $15.49)
  • Content Library Size:Netflix wins(10,000+ titles vs 6,000+ titles)
  • Global Subscribers:Netflix wins(300 million+ vs 36 million)
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Key Facts & Figures

203 numeric metrics compared

MetricNetflixPeacockRatio
Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD)$15.49
Subscribers260M+
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 channelsSports-focused limited
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)450+ nominations
User Satisfaction Score(%)87%
Global Subscribers(millions)NetflixPeacock
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$5.99
Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD)$24.99/month
Total Library Size(titles)5,500+ titles
Original Series Released Annually(series)100+ original series
4K Content Available1,200+ 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)4 concurrent streams (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)300+36
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)4 screens
Music Library Size(millions of tracks)No music library
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)5,000+ titles
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$22.99$11.99
Original Series Produced Annually(series)150+85+
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)$17.0B$2.5B
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)4 (Premium tier)4 (all tiers)
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 devices1 device
Free Trial Period(days)None (no free trial offered)
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)282.7
Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD)$15.49
Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD/month)$6.99
Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions)$17B
Global Subscriber Count(millions)282 million
Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards)188 Emmys
Total Content Library(titles)12,800 titles~15,000+ titles
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)$6.99
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)$22.99
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)8%
Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD)$22.99
Annual Original Content Production(titles)85+ series & films (2024)
Mobile Gaming Library(games included)75+ games (no extra cost)
Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent)2.4%
Countries/Regions Available(countries)190+ countries
Base Monthly Cost (US)(USD)$6.99 (ad-supported)
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free US)(USD)$15.49
Total Content Library Size(titles)10,200+15,000+
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)250+
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(streams)1-2 streams
Countries Available(countries)190+
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)$6.99/monthFree
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)$15.49/month$11.99/month
Original Series(series)350+80+
Global Subscribers(millions)283 million36 million
Total Content Titles(titles)10,000+6,000+
Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD)$120
Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD)$15.49
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)5218 Emmy awards
Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)282 million
New Original Series Per Year(series)85+
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(titles)2,100+ originals90+
Same-Day Theater Release Window(days)45+ days (no theatrical releases)
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)52 Emmys
International Markets(countries)190+ countries
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)4 screens (Premium)4 screens
Content Library Size(titles)6,500+
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)(concurrent streams)2-4 (varies by tier)
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)4 (Premium tier)
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 (none)
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(streams)4 (Premium) / 1 (with ads)
Free Trial Duration(days)0 (none as of 2023)7 days
Year Founded1997
Ad-Supported Base Plan Monthly Price(USD)$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Monthly Price(USD)$22.99
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)87 series18 new originals
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)(titles)87 original series
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$11.99
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)$17 billion$2.5 billion
Simultaneous Streams(screens)4 (Premium plan)4 (Premium plan)
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)$11.99$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)$5.99$5.99
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)1212
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)$11.99$11.99
Simultaneous Streams(count)4 simultaneous4 simultaneous
Original Series Count(active)45+45+
Free Trial Period(days)7 days7 days
Total Content Library Size(titles)15,000+15,000+
Theatrical Release Window(months)45 days exclusive45 days exclusive
Paying Subscribers(millions)46 million46 million
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)$5.99-$11.99$5.99-$11.99
User Engagement(percent increase)25% more content engagement vs traditional TV25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)PeacockPeacock
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)$4.99$4.99
Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)$9.99$9.99
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)46 million46 million
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)25% more than NBC viewers25% more than NBC viewers
Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)$7.99$7.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)$16.99$16.99
Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)$169.99 (estimated)$169.99 (estimated)
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)$11.99$11.99
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)~3,000~3,000
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)50+50+
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)4 screens4 screens
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$13.99$13.99
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)45%45%
Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)4-6 minutes (Free tier)4-6 minutes (Free tier)
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)46 million46 million
Content Library Size(titles)~5,000+ titles~5,000+ titles
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)$11.99$11.99
Budget Tier Cost(USD)$5.99 (with ads)$5.99 (with ads)
Original Series & Films(count)~450+ originals~450+ originals
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)28 Emmys28 Emmys
Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)$5.99$5.99
Movie Library Size(films)2,800+ films2,800+ films
Annual Premium Cost(USD)$71.88/year$71.88/year
Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD)$5.99$5.99
Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD)$11.99$11.99
On-Demand Title Library(titles)8,500+8,500+
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)44
Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels)40+ (included Premium)40+ (included Premium)
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)$5.99$5.99
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)2323
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)~35%~35%

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Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

Netflix
3Netflix
Evenly matched1 tie
Peacock
3Peacock
  • Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)

    Netflix

    $15.49

    Peacock

    $11.99(winner)

  • Content Library Size

    Netflix

    10,000+ titles(winner)

    Peacock

    6,000+ titles

  • Global Subscribers

    Netflix

    300 million+(winner)

    Peacock

    36 million

  • Maximum Video Quality

    Netflix

    4K HDR (2160p)

    Peacock

    4K HDR (2160p)

  • Free Tier Availability

    Netflix

    No free tier

    Peacock

    Free tier with ads(winner)

  • Original Series Production Budget (2025)

    Netflix

    $17 billion annually(winner)

    Peacock

    $2.5 billion annually

  • Live Sports Content

    Netflix

    Limited (some boxing)

    Peacock

    Extensive (NFL, Premier League, WWE)(winner)

Full Comparison

Netflix
Peacock
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
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
$5.99
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
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$22.99
$11.99
Free Tier Availability(null)
No
Yes (limited, with ads)
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)
Free Trial Period(days)
None (no free trial offered)
Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD)
$15.49
Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD/month)
$6.99
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
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
Free
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)
$15.49/month
$11.99/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)
Free Trial Duration(days)
0 (none as of 2023)
7 days
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
$11.99
Free Tier Available(yes/no)
No
Yes (with ads)
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$11.99
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$5.99
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
Subscription Pricing(USD/month)
$5.99-$11.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$4.99
Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)
$7.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$16.99
Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)
$169.99 (estimated)
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)
$11.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
Free Tier Option
Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free)
Monthly Cost (Standard Tier)(USD)
$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$11.99
Budget Tier Cost(USD)
$5.99 (with ads)
Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$5.99
Free Ad-Supported Tier Available
Yes (7,000+ hours)
Annual Premium Cost(USD)
$71.88/year
Ad-Supported Monthly Cost(USD)
$5.99
Ad-Free Monthly Cost(USD)
$11.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)
$5.99
Global Country Availability(countries)
190+
Countries/Regions Available(countries)
190+ countries
Countries Available(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
Original Series Released Annually(series)
100+ original series
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
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
150+
85+
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
Limited (documentaries only)
4+ (NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics)
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)
12,800 titles
~15,000+ titles
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)
8%
Annual Original Content Production(titles)
85+ series & films (2024)
New Film Theatrical Window(days)
45-90 days varies
Total Content Library Size(titles)
10,200+
15,000+
Content Library Size(titles)
6,500+
Live TV Channels(channels)
0
Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations)
120+
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
87 series
18 new originals
Original Series Count(active)
45+
Sports Content Coverage(categories)
Premier (WWE, Olympics, NFL)
Total Content Library Size(titles)
15,000+
Theatrical Release Window(months)
45 days exclusive
Live Sports Content
NBA, NFL, Winter Olympics, Summer Olympics
Original Series Quality
Strong NBC franchises
Content Release Frequency
Regular updates, weekly sports
Live Sports Coverage
Peacock
Movie Library Size
Peacock
Original Content Strength
Peacock
Exclusive Sports Rights
NBA, Olympics, select NFL
Live Sports Events(coverage types)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Olympics
Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
Original Series & Films(count)
~450+ originals
On-Demand Title Library(titles)
8,500+
Live Sports Access
Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL)
Live Sports Programming
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
Family-Friendly Content(percent of library)
~35%
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
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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
Sports-focused limited
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)
Netflix
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 (Premium tier)
4 (all tiers)
Offline Download Access
All plans
Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels)
None
Offline Download Support
All tiers
Yes (Premium tier)
Mobile Gaming Library(games included)
75+ games (no extra cost)
Offline Downloads(yes/no)
Yes (Standard+)
Yes (Premium+)
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 screens (Premium)
4 screens
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams)
2-4 (varies by tier)
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
2-4 (depending on plan)
4 (Premium tier)
Offline Download Capability
Yes (4 devices)
Cloud DVR Storage(hours)
Not available
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(streams)
4 (Premium) / 1 (with ads)
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams)
2 streams
Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 (Premium plan)
4 (Premium plan)
Simultaneous Streams(count)
4 simultaneous
Free Trial Period(days)
7 days
Live TV Option(available)
No
Mobile Download Feature(yes/no)
Yes
Bundle Options
Limited to NBC/Comcast
Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
Next-Day TV Episode Access
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Tier)(streams)
4
Live TV Channels (with add-on/included)(channels)
40+ (included Premium)
4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability)
Available on premium tiers
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
4K/Ultra HD Content Availability(coverage %)
All tiers (extensive)
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
23
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
Peacock
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
300+
36
Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)
282 million
Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions)
~260 million Netflix subscribers
Content Strategy(type)
Scale-driven content warehouse
Nightly TV Viewership Average (2026)(millions)
10.7
Target Demographic Age Group
18+ (sports, adult content)
Ad-Free Viewing
Available on Premium/Premium+ ($22.99)
4K Content Library(titles)
~2,000 titles
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)
450+ nominations
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)
52 Emmys
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
110+ nominations
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
12
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%
Annual Revenue(USD billions)
$33.6B
Operating Margin(%)
28.4%
Premium Subscribers (Jan 2026)(millions)
Undisclosed (declining)
Daily Active Users(millions)
~122 million equivalent
Global Subscribers(millions)
283 million
36 million
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
Monthly Active Users(millions)
~0.25 billion
Daily Video Consumption(billion hours)
~0.33 billion hours
Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent)
68%
Annual Viewing Hours(billions)
Peacock
Viewer Engagement Boost(percent)
Peacock
Content Engagement vs Traditional(%)
25% more than NBC viewers
Content Curation Method
Human + Algorithm
Innovative Tech Features
Vertical video for sports, gaming integration
Innovative Features
Peacock
Mobile-First Features
Vertical video format
User Satisfaction Score(%)
87%
Ad Minutes per Hour(minutes)
4-6 minutes (Free tier)
Annual Revenue(billions USD)
Netflix
Paying Subscribers(millions)
46 million
Year-over-Year Growth(percent)
Netflix
YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%)
16%
YoY Growth Rate(percent)
Peacock
App Installs (2026)(millions)
Netflix
4K Content Available
1,200+ titles
4K Available on Base Plan
No (Premium only)
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (Premium plan)
1080p HD
4K Ultra HD Availability(plan(s) included)
Premium tier only ($15.49+)
4K Streaming Available
No (not available)
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4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
45%
Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (Premium tier)
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
4 (Premium)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour)
4-5 min/hour
Maximum Video Quality
4K (2160p) on Premium
4K HDR on select content
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)
5,000+ titles
Original Series(series)
350+
80+
Total Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
6,000+
Original Series Count(titles)
2,100+ originals
90+
Original Titles Produced(titles)
2,300+
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Total Movie Library Size(titles)
~5,500 movies
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
Movie Library Size(films)
2,800+ films
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$17.0B
$2.5B
Video Quality Maximum
4K HDR (Premium tier)
Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 screens
4K Content Availability(percent of library)
~15%
Streaming Subscribers(millions)
283M
Annual Content Spend(USD billions)
$17B
Theme Parks Globally(count)
0
Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions)
$0
Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions)
~$0.1B
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
2 devices
1 device
Maximum Streaming Quality(resolution)
4K HDR (2160p)
4K HDR (2160p)
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)
282.7
Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 5 among streamers
Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions)
$17B
New Original Series Per Year(series)
85+
Original Series Released (2025)(series)
89 original series
Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals)
450+ originals
Original Series (2025)(titles)
87 original series
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Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
Global Subscriber Count(millions)
282 million
Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards)
188 Emmys
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
28 Emmys
Device Platform Support
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web, Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Roku, Fire TV (universal support)
Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent)
2.4%
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
Limited (occasional boxing)
100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE
Family-Friendly Content %(percent)
18%
Live Sports Content(text)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
Live Sports Available
Yes (NFL, Premier League, WWE)
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)
250+
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(streams)
1-2 streams
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
52
18 Emmy awards
Family/Kids Content Percentage(%)
18%
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)
$33 billion
International Markets(countries)
190+ countries
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 (none)
Year Founded
1997
Average User Rating(out of 5)
4.1 / 5
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$17 billion
$2.5 billion
User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
Live Sports Availability
NFL, Premier League, WWE, PGA, Olympics
Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$7.99/month (Peacock Premium)
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$13.99/month (Peacock Premium Plus)
Free Tier Available
Yes — Peacock Free (ads, limited)
Walmart+ Bundle
Not included
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
Content Library Size(titles)
~5,000+ titles
NBA Exclusive Games
Yes — exclusive NBA streaming rights
Live NFL Coverage
NFL Sunday Night Football (exclusive)
Live Sports Coverage(sports leagues)
NFL, NBA, NHL, Premier League, WWE

Pros & Cons

10 pros·6 cons across both

Netflix
Peacock
Netflix

Netflix

+5-3

Pros

  • 10,000+ titles across 200+ countries with daily new releases
  • $17 billion annual original content investment creating Emmy-winning series like Stranger Things and The Crown
  • Advanced recommendation algorithm with 72% user satisfaction rating
  • Ultra HD 4K streaming available across most devices with Dolby Atmos audio
  • Simultaneous streaming on 4 screens with Standard/Premium plans

Cons

  • Most expensive ad-free tier at $15.49/month, up 55% since 2019
  • No free tier option and password-sharing restrictions reduce household value
  • Limited live sports content compared to competitors
Peacock

Peacock

+5-3

Pros

  • Free ad-supported tier eliminating subscription barrier for 15M+ users
  • Premium at $11.99/month is 23% cheaper than Netflix's Standard plan
  • Exclusive live sports including 100+ NFL games annually, Premier League soccer, and WWE events
  • 6,000+ NBC/Universal titles including The Office, Parks and Rec, and exclusive films
  • Integrated with Comcast subscriptions for zero additional cost for 40M+ customers

Cons

  • Ad-supported tiers show 5-6 minutes of ads per hour reducing viewing experience
  • 40% smaller content library than Netflix with fewer original productions
  • US-only availability limits international growth versus Netflix's 200+ country presence

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. Yes, Peacock offers a free ad-supported tier with access to 15,000+ hours of content including The Office, Parks and Recreation, and select movies and Olympics coverage. The premium ad-free tier costs $11.99/month and includes 100+ live NFL games annually and more exclusive content.

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