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Netflix vs Peacock 2026: Pricing, Content & Sports
Netflix dominates with 282M subscribers, superior content library (15,000+ titles), and global availability, while Peacock offers better value at $5.99/month with NBC/Universal content and sports integration but lags in international reach with 36M subscribers.
Netflix
Global streaming service with 282M subscribers and 15,000+ titles across 190+ countries
International viewers, cinephiles, series binge-watchers, users seeking maximum content variety
Score63%
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Peacock
NBCUniversal streaming platform with 36M subscribers, strong sports integration, and competitive pricing
US sports fans, NFL/Premier League enthusiasts, budget-conscious viewers, NBC show loyalists
Score63%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryNetflix dominates with 282M subscribers, superior content library (15,000+ titles), and global availability, while Peacock offers better value at $5.99/month with NBC/Universal content and sports integration but lags in international reach with 36M subscribers.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedChoose Netflix if you want the largest content library (15,000+ titles), global access in 190+ countries, and industry-leading original programming—best for international users and those prioritizing breadth. Choose Peacock if you're US-based, sports-focused, or budget-conscious; its $5.99 ad-tier and NBC/Universal integration provide exceptional value for live sports (NFL, Premier League) and mainstream entertainment.
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Netflix
7.9/10
Peacock
7.1/10
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Best pickInternational viewers, cinephiles, series binge-watchers, users seeking maximum content variety
Choose Peacock if
US sports fans, NFL/Premier League enthusiasts, budget-conscious viewers, NBC show loyalists
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Global Subscriber Base:✓ Netflix wins(282 million vs 36 million)
- Monthly Ad-Free Subscription Cost:✓ Peacock wins($11.99 vs $15.49)
- Total Content Library Size:✓ Netflix wins(15,000+ titles vs 6,500+ titles)
Key Facts & Figures
170 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Netflix | Peacock | 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 | Sports-focused limited | — |
| Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations) | 450+ nominations | — | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(%) | 87% | — | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Netflix | Peacock | |
| 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 Available | 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) | 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) | 247 million (Q4 2024) | — | — |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| Music Library Size(million 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(billions USD) | $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 | 1 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 (Q3 2024) | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards) | 188 Emmys | — | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | 12,800+ | ~15,000 | |
| 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+ | — | — |
| Live Sports Events (Annual)(events) | 0 | 200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf) | |
| 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/month | Free | |
| Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD) | $15.49/month | $11.99/month | |
| Original Series(series) | 350+ | 80+ | |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 283 million | 36 million | |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 15,000+ | 3,500+ | |
| Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD) | $120 | — | — |
| Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD) | $15.49 | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 52 | 18 Emmy awards | |
| Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions) | 282 million | — | — |
| New Original Series Per Year(series) | 85+ | — | — |
| Family/Kids Content Percentage(%) | 18% | — | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billions USD) | $33 billion | — | — |
| YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%) | 16% | — | — |
| Base Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Original Series Count(shows) | 2,100+ originals | ~150+ (Emmy-awarded) | |
| 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 | |
| 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) | — | — |
| Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations) | 120+ | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 12 | 12 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Simultaneous Streams(count) | 4 simultaneous | 4 simultaneous | |
| Original Series Count(active) | 45+ | 45+ | |
| Free Trial Period(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 15,000+ | 15,000+ | |
| Theatrical Release Window(months) | 45 days exclusive | 45 days exclusive | |
| Paying Subscribers(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | |
| Subscription Pricing(USD/month) | $5.99-$11.99 | $5.99-$11.99 | |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | |
| Viewer Engagement Boost(percent) | Peacock | Peacock | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $4.99 | $4.99 | |
| Monthly Price (Premium/Ad-Free)(USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | 46 million | |
| Content Engagement vs Traditional(%) | 25% more than NBC viewers | 25% 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 screens | 4 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) | |
| Simultaneous Streams(devices) | 4 (Premium tier) | 4 (Premium 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 million | 46 million | |
| Content Library Size(titles) | ~5,000+ titles | ~5,000+ titles |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Netflix leads
Netflix
Attribute
Peacock
- 282 million(winner)Global Subscriber Base36 million
- $15.49Monthly Ad-Free Subscription Cost$11.99(winner)
- 15,000+ titles(winner)Total Content Library Size6,500+ titles
- Limited (some sports partnerships)Live Sports & Events CoverageExtensive (NFL, Premier League, Olympics)(winner)
- 380 originals(winner)Original Content Production (2025)156 originals
- 190+ countries(winner)Countries with Service AvailableUS, Latin America, UK, Europe (selective)
- $6.99Ad-Supported Plan Monthly Cost$5.99(winner)
- Global Subscriber Base
Netflix
282 million(winner)
Peacock
36 million
- Monthly Ad-Free Subscription Cost
Netflix
$15.49
Peacock
$11.99(winner)
- Total Content Library Size
Netflix
15,000+ titles(winner)
Peacock
6,500+ titles
- Live Sports & Events Coverage
Netflix
Limited (some sports partnerships)
Peacock
Extensive (NFL, Premier League, Olympics)(winner)
- Original Content Production (2025)
Netflix
380 originals(winner)
Peacock
156 originals
- Countries with Service Available
Netflix
190+ countries(winner)
Peacock
US, Latin America, UK, Europe (selective)
- Ad-Supported Plan Monthly Cost
Netflix
$6.99
Peacock
$5.99(winner)
Full Comparison
| Attribute | 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 | — |
Show 50 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 $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 No Yes (900+ titles, ad-supported) 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/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) — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) $11.99 — Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) $5.99 — Free Tier Available Yes — 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) — | ||
| Global Country Availability(countries) | 190+ | — |
| Countries/Regions Available(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| 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 44 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(series) 100+ original series — Premium Films Library(major films) Wide variety across genres — Original Content Release Frequency Weekly/bi-weekly — Music Library Size(million 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+ ~15,000 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+ — Original Series Count(shows) 2,100+ originals ~150+ (Emmy-awarded) Content Library Size(titles) 6,500+ — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 — Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations) 120+ — 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 — | ||
| 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 27 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 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(availability) Yes (Standard+) Yes (Premium+) Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams) 2-4 (varies by tier) — Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens) 2-4 (depending on plan) — Offline Download Capability Yes (4 devices) — Cloud DVR Storage(hours) Not available — 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(devices) 4 (Premium tier) — | ||
| 4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability) | Available on premium tiers | — |
| 4K Content Available(yes/no) | Yes (premium tier) | — |
| Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no) | Yes | — |
| 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(winner) | Peacock |
| Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions) | 282 million | — |
| Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions) | ~260 million Netflix subscribers | — |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 247 million (Q4 2024) | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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(billions USD) | $33.6B | — |
| Operating Margin(%) | 28.4% | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billions USD) | $33 billion | — |
| Premium Subscribers (Jan 2026)(millions) | Undisclosed (declining) | — |
| Daily Active Users(millions) | ~122 million equivalent | — |
| 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 (2160p)(winner) | 1080p HD |
| 4K Ultra HD Availability(plan(s) included) | Premium tier only ($15.49+) | — |
| 4K Streaming Available | No (not available) | — |
Show 2 more attributes4K/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(resolution) | 4K (2160p) | 4K (2160p) |
| Video Quality Maximum | 4K HDR (Premium tier) | — |
| Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels) | 4K Ultra HD (2160p) | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 screens | — |
| Original Content Titles (2026)(count) | 5,000+ titles | — |
| Original Series(series) | 350+(winner) | 80+ |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 15,000+(winner) | 3,500+ |
| On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) | ~3,000 | — |
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $17.0B(winner) | $2.5B |
| 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(winner) | 1 device |
| Free Trial Period(days) | None (no free trial offered) | — |
| 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 Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | — |
| Global Subscriber Count(millions) | 282 million (Q3 2024) | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards) | 188 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) | 0 | 200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf)(winner) |
| Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles) | 250+ | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(streams) | 1-2 streams | — |
| Countries Available(countries) | 190+ | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 283 million(winner) | 36 million |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 52(winner) | 18 Emmy awards |
| Family/Kids Content Percentage(%) | 18% | — |
| International Markets(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens) | 4 screens (Premium) | 4 |
| 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 Content(text) | Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour | — |
| Live Sports Available | Yes (NFL, Premier League, WWE) | — |
| 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) | — |
NetflixPeacockMonthly 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
—
Show 50 more attributes
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
No
Yes (900+ titles, ad-supported)
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/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)
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$5.99
—
Free Tier Available
Yes
—
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)
—
Global Country Availability(countries)
190+
—
Countries/Regions Available(countries)
190+ countries
—
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 44 more attributes
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(million 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+
~15,000
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+
—
Original Series Count(shows)
2,100+ originals
~150+ (Emmy-awarded)
Content Library Size(titles)
6,500+
—
Live TV Channels(channels)
0
—
Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations)
120+
—
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
—
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(availability)
Yes (Standard+)
Yes (Premium+)
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams)
2-4 (varies by tier)
—
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
2-4 (depending on plan)
—
Offline Download Capability
Yes (4 devices)
—
Cloud DVR Storage(hours)
Not available
—
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(devices)
4 (Premium tier)
—
4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability)
Available on premium tiers
—
4K Content Available(yes/no)
Yes (premium tier)
—
Dolby Atmos Support(yes/no)
Yes
—
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 Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)
282 million
—
Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions)
~260 million Netflix subscribers
—
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
247 million (Q4 2024)
—
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
—
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(billions USD)
$33.6B
—
Operating Margin(%)
28.4%
—
Annual Revenue (2024)(billions USD)
$33 billion
—
Premium Subscribers (Jan 2026)(millions)
Undisclosed (declining)
—
Daily Active Users(millions)
~122 million equivalent
—
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 (2160p)
1080p HD
4K Ultra HD Availability(plan(s) included)
Premium tier only ($15.49+)
—
4K Streaming Available
No (not available)
—
Show 2 more attributes
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(resolution)
4K (2160p)
4K (2160p)
Video Quality Maximum
4K HDR (Premium tier)
—
Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 screens
—
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)
5,000+ titles
—
Original Series(series)
350+
80+
Total Content Titles(titles)
15,000+
3,500+
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
—
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$17.0B
$2.5B
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
Free Trial Period(days)
None (no free trial offered)
—
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 Launched (2025)(series)
50+
—
Global Subscriber Count(millions)
282 million (Q3 2024)
—
Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards)
188 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)
0
200+ (Premier League, WWE, golf)
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)
250+
—
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(streams)
1-2 streams
—
Countries Available(countries)
190+
—
Global Subscribers(millions)
283 million
36 million
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
52
18 Emmy awards
Family/Kids Content Percentage(%)
18%
—
International Markets(countries)
190+ countries
—
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)
4 screens (Premium)
4
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 Content(text)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
—
Live Sports Available
Yes (NFL, Premier League, WWE)
—
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)
—
Pros & Cons
10 pros·6 cons across both
Netflix
+5-3
Pros
- 282 million subscribers with unmatched market dominance
- 15,000+ titles spanning 50+ genres and international content
- 380 original series/films per year with 94 Emmy nominations (2025)
- Available in 190+ countries with localized content and 37 language subtitles
- Advanced algorithm recommends content with 78% relevance accuracy
Cons
- Premium ad-free plan at $15.49/month is most expensive in streaming market
- Minimal live sports coverage compared to competitors
- Password sharing crackdown reduced household access
Peacock
+5-3
Pros
- Industry-lowest ad-supported tier at $5.99/month (saves $1/month vs Netflix)
- Premier League (380 matches annually), NFL Thursday Night Football, Olympics coverage
- Ad-free premium at $11.99/month undercuts Netflix by $3.50
- 6,500+ titles including NBC library, Universal films, and Bravo reality content
- Free tier with ad support available for basic access
Cons
- Only 36M subscribers with limited content diversity vs Netflix's catalog
- Geographically restricted to US, Latin America, UK, and selective European markets
- 156 original productions annually—significantly fewer than Netflix's 380
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
Peacock offers the lowest entry point at $5.99/month for ad-supported streaming, $1 cheaper than Netflix's $6.99 tier. For ad-free viewing, Peacock's premium at $11.99/month undercuts Netflix's $15.49 by $3.50 monthly. Annually, Peacock saves $42 on ad-free service.
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