Over 223 million people around the world use Netflix to stream their favorite movies and TV shows, so it makes sense for its subscription costs to increase now and then. However, you might be overpaying for your subscription every month without even realizing it. Luckily, it’s easy to find out if you’re one of those people.
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How do I know if I’m overpaying for my Netflix account?
Basic with ads – $6.99/month
The Basic with ads plan is the cheapest plan that Netflix offers. However, it also provides the least amount of perks. The plus side is that you can still stream all your favorite movies and TV shows in HD (up to 720p) and watch them on 1 supported device at a time. You also have access to Netflix games without any ad interruptions. Although, you will have ads either before or during streaming movies and TV shows. Some movies and TV shows will also not be available due to licensing restrictions, and downloads are not included. If you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind watching ads, this plan could be the one for you.
Basic – $9.99/month
The Basic plan is the 2nd cheapest option offered by Netflix, and it has a few more perks than the last one. You still get to stream on only 1 supported device and watch everything in HD, but this plan is ad-free, so you won’t have any interruptions while you watch. You also get unlimited movies, TV shows, and mobile games, and you can download content on 1 device at a time. If you don’t mind paying a little extra for the ad-free experience, then Basic is the way to go.
Standard – $15.49/month
The Standard plan is quite a bit more expensive than the previous two plans, although you’ll understand why once we explain. Along with unlimited content and ad-free streaming like the Basic plan, the Standard plan allows you to watch on 2 supported devices simultaneously instead of 1. It also allows you to stream in Full HD (1080p), which is a higher definition than regular HD. Plus, you can download your content on 2 devices at a time. The Standard Plan is a good choice for those who have multiple people using the same account in the same house on different devices. If you’re only ever streaming on one device and the only one using your account, however, the Basic with ads or Basic plans are more than enough.
Premium – $19.99/month
How to change your plan
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