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Netflix vs Peacock 2026: Price, Content & Sports
Netflix dominates with 282.7 million subscribers and superior original content library, while Peacock offers better value through bundled NBC/Universal content and lower ad-supported pricing at $5.99/month.
Netflix
Global streaming platform with 9,000+ titles across diverse genres and original content.
Cinephiles, drama series enthusiasts, international viewers, households seeking deepest content library
Score63%
VS
Peacock
NBC/Universal streaming service with live sports, news, and integrated broadcast content
Sports fans, NBC show watchers, budget-conscious streamers, households valuing password sharing
Score63%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryNetflix dominates with 282.7 million subscribers and superior original content library, while Peacock offers better value through bundled NBC/Universal content and lower ad-supported pricing at $5.99/month.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedChoose Netflix if you prioritize the largest selection of original dramas, documentaries, and films with the most established global community. Choose Peacock if you want live sports, NBC broadcast content, better value on ad-supported viewing, and don't need the deepest content library.
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Netflix
7.7/10
Peacock
7.3/10
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Global Subscriber Base:✓ Netflix wins(282.7 million vs 36 million)
- Ad-Supported Plan Price:✓ Peacock wins($5.99/month vs $6.99/month)
- Original Series (2025):✓ Netflix wins(142 new originals vs 28 new originals)
Key Facts & Figures
252 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 | — | — |
| Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent) | 68% | — | — |
| Lowest Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | — | — |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(screens) | 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) | 283 million | 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)(streams) | 4 | 4 | |
| 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)(screens) | 2 devices | 1 device | |
| 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) | 282.7 | 36 | |
| Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards) | 52 | — | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | 8,500+ | 4,200+ | |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) | $6.99 | $5.99 | |
| Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows) | 8% | — | — |
| Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD) | $22.99 | — | — |
| 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) | 10,000+ | 70,000+ hours | |
| Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles) | 250+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices) | 1-2 streams | — | — |
| Countries Available(countries) | 190 countries | 40 countries | |
| 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+ | |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 9,000+ | 9,000+ | |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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(series) | 2,100+ originals | 90+ | |
| 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) | 142 | 28 | |
| 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) | 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 | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(devices) | 2 | — | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 0 (none as of 2023) | 7 days | |
| 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 | 18 new originals | |
| Total Movie Library Size(titles) | ~5,500 movies | — | — |
| Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 110+ nominations | 7 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 | $11.99 | |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $17 billion | $2.5 billion | |
| Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 1-4 (tier dependent) | 4 (Premium plan) | |
| 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 5) | 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+ | 45+ | |
| 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 | $11.99 | |
| Annual Original Content Production(titles) | ~150 originals | — | — |
| 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 | $5.99 | |
| 4K Content Available(yes/no) | 2,000+ | Yes (select titles) | — |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 4 screens | 4 screens | |
| Premium Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $22.99 | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 218 | — | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 260+ | 36 million | |
| New Original Series per Year(series) | 68 (2025) | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $6.99 | $5.99 | |
| Monthly Price (Premium/No Ads)(USD) | $22.99 | $11.99 | |
| 2024 Emmy Awards for Originals(awards) | 44 wins | — | — |
| Simultaneous Screens (Top Tier)(screens) | 4 screens | — | — |
| 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 devices | 4 devices | |
| 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 million | 46 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 Emmys | 28 Emmys | |
| Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| Movie Library Size(films) | 2,800+ films | 2,800+ 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) | 4 | 4 | |
| 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) | 23 | 23 | |
| Family-Friendly Content(percent of library) | ~35% | ~35% | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 300+ | 300+ | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) | $11.99 | $11.99 | |
| Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations) | 8 nominations | 8 nominations | |
| Geographic Availability(countries) | United States only | United States only | |
| On-Demand Content Titles(titles) | 15,000+ | 15,000+ |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
Peacock leads
Netflix
Attribute
Peacock
- 282.7 million(winner)Global Subscriber Base36 million
- $6.99/monthAd-Supported Plan Price$5.99/month(winner)
- 142 new originals(winner)Original Series (2025)28 new originals
- NoneLive Sports ContentNFL Sunday Night Football, Premier League, WWE(winner)
- 8,500+ titles(winner)Content Library Size4,200+ titles
- $15.49/monthStandard Plan (no ads)$7.99/month (with ads)(winner)
- Paid extra members ($7.99/month)Password Sharing PolicyIncluded in all plans(winner)
- Global Subscriber Base
Netflix
282.7 million(winner)
Peacock
36 million
- Ad-Supported Plan Price
Netflix
$6.99/month
Peacock
$5.99/month(winner)
- Original Series (2025)
Netflix
142 new originals(winner)
Peacock
28 new originals
- Live Sports Content
Netflix
None
Peacock
NFL Sunday Night Football, Premier League, WWE(winner)
- Content Library Size
Netflix
8,500+ titles(winner)
Peacock
4,200+ titles
- Standard Plan (no ads)
Netflix
$15.49/month
Peacock
$7.99/month (with ads)(winner)
- Password Sharing Policy
Netflix
Paid extra members ($7.99/month)
Peacock
Included in all plans(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 | — |
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 | — |
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| Global Country Availability(countries) | 190+ | — |
| Countries/Regions Available(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| Countries Available(countries) | 190 countries(winner) | 40 countries |
| Global Availability(countries) | 190 | — |
| Geographic Availability(countries) | United States only | — |
| 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 53 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 — 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) 8,500+ 4,200+ Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows) 8% — New Film Theatrical Window(days) 45-90 days varies — Total Content Library Size(titles) 10,000+ 70,000+ hours Content Library Size(titles) 8,000+ titles globally — Original Series Released (2025)(series) 142 28 Live TV Channels(channels) 0 — Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations) 120+ — Original Series (2024-2025)(series) 87 series 18 new originals Original Series (2025)(series) 250+ — Original Content Production (Annual)(titles) 120+ — Original Series Released Annually(series/year) 120+ 45+ Original Series (2024)(major releases) 62 — Next-Day TV Show Access(availability) Limited (select shows) — Original Content Produced Annually(titles) 250+ series and films — 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 — Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features) Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview — Next-Day TV Episode Access Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks) — Original Series & Films(count) ~450+ originals — On-Demand Title Library(titles) 8,500+ — Live Sports Access Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL) — 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 | — |
Show 40 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 Concurrent Streams(screens) 4 (Premium) 4 concurrent streams (Premium+) Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 screens — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(streams) 4 4 Offline Download Access All plans — Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens) 2 devices 1 device 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 (Standard+) Yes (Premium+) Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams) 2 — Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens) 2-4 (depending on plan) 4 (Premium tier) Offline Download Capability Yes (4 devices) — Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(devices) 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 on Premium Tier(devices) 4 — Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no) No — Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) 4 screens 4 screens Live Sports Available None NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics Simultaneous Screens (Top Tier)(screens) 4 screens — Download Capability Available on all tiers — 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 — Live Sports Events(categories) NFL, WWE, Premier League, Olympics, PGA Golf — Parental Controls Available Limited (basic PIN protection) — 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 | — |
Show 1 more attribute4K Content Availability(% of library) ~15% — | ||
| 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 Subscriber Count(millions) | 282.7(winner) | 36 |
| Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions) | 282 million | — |
| Global Subscribers (2024)(millions) | 247 million | — |
Show 1 more attributeGlobal Subscribers(millions) 260+ 36 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 | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations) | 91 nominations | — |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 12 | — |
| Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations) | 8 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 | — |
| Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions) | 46 million | — |
| Monthly Active Users(millions) | ~0.25 billion | — |
| Global Subscriber Base(millions) | 283 million(winner) | 36 |
| 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% | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(out of 5) | 8.2 | — |
| 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 Available on Base Plan | No (Premium only) | — |
| Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) | 4K UltraHD (2160p) on Premium only | 1080p HD |
| 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 5 more attributes4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles) 300+ — 4K Content Available(yes/no) 2,000+ Yes (select titles) 4K Streaming Available No (not available) — 4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library) 45% — Maximum Resolution(pixels) 4K (Premium tier) — | ||
| Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour) | 4-5 min/hour | — |
| Original Content Titles (2026)(count) | 5,000+ titles | — |
| Original Series(series) | 350+(winner) | 80+ |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 9,000+ | 9,000+ |
| Original Series Count(series) | 2,100+ originals(winner) | 90+ |
| Original Titles Produced(titles) | 2,300+ | — |
Show 10 more attributesOriginal Exclusive Content Titles(count) 2,100+ originals — 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 — International Content Originals (%)(percent) ~50% of originals — Franchise Exclusive Content (Titles)(major franchises) 0 (licensed only) — On-Demand Movie Titles(titles) ~3,000 — Movie Library Size(films) 2,800+ films — On-Demand Content Titles(titles) 15,000+ — | ||
| Annual Content Investment(billion USD) | $17.0B(winner) | $2.5B |
| Video Quality Maximum | 4K HDR (Premium tier) | — |
| Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels) | 4K Ultra HD (2160p) | — |
| Maximum Video Quality | 4K/120fps (Premium) | 4K/60fps (Premium) |
| Annual Revenue(USD billions) | $33.6B | — |
| Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions) | $0 | — |
| Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions) | ~$0.1B | — |
| Streaming Subscribers(millions) | 283M | — |
| Operating Margin(%) | 28.4% | — |
| Annual Content Spend(USD billions) | $17B | — |
| Theme Parks Globally(count) | 0 | — |
| Free Trial Period(days) | No free trial | — |
| User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions) | 282.7 | — |
| Subscriber Base (2026)(millions) | 250+ | — |
| Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position) | Top 5 among streamers | — |
| Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions) | $17B | — |
| Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals) | 450+ originals | — |
| New Original Series per Year(series) | 68 (2025) | — |
| Original Series Launched (2025)(series) | 50+ | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards) | 52 | — |
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| 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 Programming(leagues included) | None (US market) | NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics |
| Original Series Focus | Drama, comedy, sci-fi, documentaries, international | — |
| Live Sports Content(text) | Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour | — |
| Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles) | 250+ | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices) | 1-2 streams | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 52(winner) | 18 Emmy awards |
| Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards) | 28 Emmys | — |
| Family/Kids Content Percentage(%) | 18% | — |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions) | $33 billion | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards) | 18 Emmy Awards | — |
| International Markets(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| Countries with Service(countries) | 190+ countries | — |
| 2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 68 Emmy awards | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards(awards) | 8 Emmy Awards | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards for Originals(awards) | 44 wins | — |
| Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes) | 4-5 minutes/hour | — |
| Cloud DVR Storage(capacity) | Not available | — |
| Live Sports Events Per Year(events) | 0 | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 0 (none as of 2023) | 7 days(winner) |
| Year Founded | 1997 | — |
| Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 110+ nominations(winner) | 7 nominations |
| Average User Rating(out of 5) | 4.1 / 5 | — |
| Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate) | 4K HDR (2160p) | 4K HDR (2160p) |
| Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD) | $17 billion(winner) | $2.5 billion |
| Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 1-4 (tier dependent) | 4 (Premium plan)(winner) |
| Monthly New Releases(titles) | 20-25 | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count) | 248 | — |
| Live Sports Coverage | None | NFL, PGA, Premier League, Olympics |
| Premium Wrestling Events | WWE, NXT, select AEW included | — |
| 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 | — |
| User Engagement(percent increase) | 25% more content engagement vs traditional TV | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens) | 4 devices | — |
| 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) | — |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 300+ | — |
| Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels) | Not available | — |
| Bundle Option Available | Limited ecosystem options | — |
NetflixPeacockMonthly Price (Ad-free)(USD)
$15.49
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Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$15.49
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Bundle Deal Availability(boolean)
Verizon option ($10.99)
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Included Membership Benefits
None
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Bundle Cost with Music & Cloud(USD/month)
N/A
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Subscribers
260M+
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Content Budget(USD/year)
$17 Billion
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Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio)
>1.4 (higher volatility)
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Forward P/E Ratio(multiple)
30x (reduced from prior quarters)
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$7.99
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$15.49
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$15.49
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$6.99
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$7.99
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Premium Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$24.99
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$6.99/month
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$22.99/month
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$6.99
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$6.99
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$22.99
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Price (Base Plan)(USD/month)
Netflix
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$7.99/month
$5.99
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$24.99/month
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$15.49
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$22.99
$11.99
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No
Yes (limited, with ads)
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$6.99/month
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$15.49
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$6.99
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$6.99
$5.99
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$22.99
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$22.99
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$15.49
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$6.99/month
Free
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$15.49/month
$11.99/month
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$120
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$15.49
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$6.99
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$15.49
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$22.99
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$15.49
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$15.49
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Ad-Free Plan Availability
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$15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads)
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$6.99
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$22.99
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$6.99
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$22.99
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$15.49
$11.99
Free Tier Available
No
Yes (with ads)
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$15.49/month
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$15.49
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$15.49
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$15.49
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$6.99
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$15.49 (with ads $6.99)
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$15.49
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$6.99
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$22.99 (4K required)
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$6.99
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$15.49
$11.99
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$15.49/month
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$6.99/month
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$6.99
$5.99
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$22.99
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$6.99
$5.99
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$22.99
$11.99
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$5.99
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$11.99
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$5.99-$11.99
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$4.99
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$9.99
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$7.99
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$16.99
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$169.99 (estimated)
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$11.99
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$13.99
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Free Tier Option
Free with ads ($5.99 ad-free)
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$0 (Ad-supported) / $5.99 (Premium)
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$11.99
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$5.99 (with ads)
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Premium Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$5.99
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Free Ad-Supported Tier Available
Yes (7,000+ hours)
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$71.88/year
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$5.99
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$11.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)
$5.99
—
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$11.99
—
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$11.99
—
Global Country Availability(countries)
190+
—
Countries/Regions Available(countries)
190+ countries
—
Countries Available(countries)
190 countries
40 countries
Global Availability(countries)
190
—
Geographic Availability(countries)
United States only
—
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
—
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)
8,500+
4,200+
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)
8%
—
New Film Theatrical Window(days)
45-90 days varies
—
Total Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
70,000+ hours
Content Library Size(titles)
8,000+ titles globally
—
Original Series Released (2025)(series)
142
28
Live TV Channels(channels)
0
—
Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations)
120+
—
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
87 series
18 new originals
Original Series (2025)(series)
250+
—
Original Content Production (Annual)(titles)
120+
—
Original Series Released Annually(series/year)
120+
45+
Original Series (2024)(major releases)
62
—
Next-Day TV Show Access(availability)
Limited (select shows)
—
Original Content Produced Annually(titles)
250+ series and films
—
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
—
Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Courtside Live, Rinkside Live, Multiview
—
Next-Day TV Episode Access
Yes (NBC, Bravo, Universal networks)
—
Original Series & Films(count)
~450+ originals
—
On-Demand Title Library(titles)
8,500+
—
Live Sports Access
Comprehensive (Premier League, WWE, NHL, NFL)
—
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 Concurrent Streams(screens)
4 (Premium)
4 concurrent streams (Premium+)
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(streams)
4
4
Offline Download Access
All plans
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(screens)
2 devices
1 device
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 (Standard+)
Yes (Premium+)
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)
2
—
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
2-4 (depending on plan)
4 (Premium tier)
Offline Download Capability
Yes (4 devices)
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(devices)
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 on Premium Tier(devices)
4
—
Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no)
No
—
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams)
4 screens
4 screens
Live Sports Available
None
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
Simultaneous Screens (Top Tier)(screens)
4 screens
—
Download Capability
Available on all tiers
—
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
—
Live Sports Events(categories)
NFL, WWE, Premier League, Olympics, PGA Golf
—
Parental Controls Available
Limited (basic PIN protection)
—
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
—
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4K Content Availability(% of library)
~15%
—
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 Count(millions)
282.7
36
Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)
282 million
—
Global Subscribers (2024)(millions)
247 million
—
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Global Subscribers(millions)
260+
36 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
—
2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations)
91 nominations
—
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
12
—
Original Series & Films (Emmy Nominations 2023-2024)(nominations)
8 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
—
Paying Subscribers (2026)(millions)
46 million
—
Monthly Active Users(millions)
~0.25 billion
—
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
283 million
36
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%
—
User Satisfaction Score(out of 5)
8.2
—
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 Available on Base Plan
No (Premium only)
—
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K UltraHD (2160p) on Premium only
1080p HD
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
—
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4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles)
300+
—
4K Content Available(yes/no)
2,000+
Yes (select titles)
4K Streaming Available
No (not available)
—
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
45%
—
Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (Premium tier)
—
Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour)
4-5 min/hour
—
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)
5,000+ titles
—
Original Series(series)
350+
80+
Total Content Titles(titles)
9,000+
9,000+
Original Series Count(series)
2,100+ originals
90+
Original Titles Produced(titles)
2,300+
—
Show 10 more attributes
Original Exclusive Content Titles(count)
2,100+ originals
—
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
—
International Content Originals (%)(percent)
~50% of originals
—
Franchise Exclusive Content (Titles)(major franchises)
0 (licensed only)
—
On-Demand Movie Titles(titles)
~3,000
—
Movie Library Size(films)
2,800+ films
—
On-Demand Content Titles(titles)
15,000+
—
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)
—
Maximum Video Quality
4K/120fps (Premium)
4K/60fps (Premium)
Annual Revenue(USD billions)
$33.6B
—
Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions)
$0
—
Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions)
~$0.1B
—
Streaming Subscribers(millions)
283M
—
Operating Margin(%)
28.4%
—
Annual Content Spend(USD billions)
$17B
—
Theme Parks Globally(count)
0
—
Free Trial Period(days)
No free trial
—
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)
282.7
—
Subscriber Base (2026)(millions)
250+
—
Nielsen Rankings (Jan 2026)(position)
Top 5 among streamers
—
Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions)
$17B
—
Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals)
450+ originals
—
New Original Series per Year(series)
68 (2025)
—
Original Series Launched (2025)(series)
50+
—
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%
—
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
Limited (occasional boxing)
100+ NFL games, Premier League, WWE
Family-Friendly Content %(percent)
18%
—
Live Sports Programming(leagues included)
None (US market)
NFL, Premier League, WWE, Olympics
Original Series Focus
Drama, comedy, sci-fi, documentaries, international
—
Live Sports Content(text)
Premier League, Olympics, WWE, NFL, PGA Tour
—
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)
250+
—
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices)
1-2 streams
—
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
52
18 Emmy awards
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
28 Emmys
—
Family/Kids Content Percentage(%)
18%
—
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)
$33 billion
—
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)
18 Emmy Awards
—
International Markets(countries)
190+ countries
—
Countries with Service(countries)
190+ countries
—
2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
68 Emmy awards
—
2024 Emmy Awards(awards)
8 Emmy Awards
—
2024 Emmy Awards for Originals(awards)
44 wins
—
Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes)
4-5 minutes/hour
—
Cloud DVR Storage(capacity)
Not available
—
Live Sports Events Per Year(events)
0
—
Free Trial Duration(days)
0 (none as of 2023)
7 days
Year Founded
1997
—
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
110+ nominations
7 nominations
Average User Rating(out of 5)
4.1 / 5
—
Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate)
4K HDR (2160p)
4K HDR (2160p)
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$17 billion
$2.5 billion
Simultaneous Streams(streams)
1-4 (tier dependent)
4 (Premium plan)
Monthly New Releases(titles)
20-25
—
2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count)
248
—
Live Sports Coverage
None
NFL, PGA, Premier League, Olympics
Premium Wrestling Events
WWE, NXT, select AEW included
—
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
—
User Engagement(percent increase)
25% more content engagement vs traditional TV
—
Simultaneous Streams (Premium Plan)(screens)
4 devices
—
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)
—
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)
300+
—
Live TV Channels (with add-on)(channels)
Not available
—
Bundle Option Available
Limited ecosystem options
—
Pros & Cons
10 pros·6 cons across both
Netflix
+5-3
Pros
- 142 new original series in 2025 including Bridgerton, The Crown, Stranger Things seasons
- 8,500+ total titles spanning all genres with strong international content
- Advanced recommendation algorithm with 4.2/5 user satisfaction rating
- Available in 190+ countries with 38 language options
- Ultra HD support on Premium plan (4K, 120fps on select titles)
Cons
- Premium plan at $22.99/month is most expensive in category (48% higher than Peacock Standard)
- No live sports or news programming whatsoever
- Additional $7.99/month required per extra household member
Peacock
+5-3
Pros
- Lowest ad-supported pricing at $5.99/month (14% cheaper than Netflix ad tier)
- Live access to NFL Sunday Night Football, Premier League soccer, WWE, Olympic Games
- NBC/CNBC/MSNBC broadcast and news included with Premium tier
- Password sharing included on all plans (no extra fees)
- Premium plan at $11.99/month offers ad-free viewing at half Netflix's price
Cons
- Only 36 million subscribers vs Netflix's 282.7M (87% smaller user base)
- Just 28 new originals in 2025 vs Netflix's 142 (80% fewer exclusive series)
- Content library 4,200 titles is 50% smaller than Netflix
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
Netflix released 142 new original series in 2025 compared to Peacock's 28, making Netflix the clear leader for exclusive scripted dramas and documentaries. However, Peacock's originals include high-budget productions like The Day of the Jackal and Angelyne, so quality varies beyond quantity.
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