Netflix vs Disney+: price, plans, and which to keep
Current US prices, price history, trial terms, and cancellation friction side by side, built from our service guides. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.
The short answer
On price alone Disney+ wins the ad-free fight and Netflix wins the ad-supported one. Netflix Standard with Ads is $8.99 against Disney+ Basic at $11.99, but Disney+ Premium (no ads) is $18.99 while Netflix Standard is $19.99 and Premium is $26.99. Disney+ also sells an annual Premium plan at $189.99, roughly two months free, and its bundles start at $16.99 with Hulu and Max included. Netflix has raised US prices four times since late 2022; Disney+ three times since 2023, so neither is a set-and-forget bill.
Netflix is cheaper by $36 a year on its entry plan.
At a glance
| Netflix | Disney+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest standard plan | Standard with Ads: $8.99/mo | Basic (with ads): $11.99/mo |
| Cheapest plan per year | $107.88 | $143.88 |
| Most expensive plan | Premium: $26.99/mo | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Trio (with ads): $19.99/mo |
| Price changes since 2023 | 3 | 3 |
| Latest price change | March 2026 | October 2025 |
| Free trial | Netflix no longer offers free trials in the US. | No standard free trial in the US; occasional promos via partners (Verizon, etc.). |
| Cancellation | 5 steps · app-store or partner billing caveat | 4 steps · app-store or partner billing caveat |
Cheapest and most expensive plans exclude add-ons, student, bundle, and per-seat plans. Price changes are counted from January 2023. US list prices, last reviewed August 26, 2026.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Netflix if…
Pick Netflix if you want the cheapest ad-supported plan, watch mostly originals that drop as full seasons, and are happy to cancel and rejoin: profiles and history survive ten months.
Choose Disney+ if…
Pick Disney+ if you pay ad-free, have kids or a household that watches Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars on repeat, or can use the bundle: Disney+, Hulu and Max with ads at $16.99 costs less than Netflix Standard alone.
Every current plan
Netflix plans
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Standard with Ads | $8.99/mo |
| Standard | $19.99/mo |
| Premium | $26.99/mo |
| Extra Member (ad-free)Now costs more than a whole Standard-with-Ads account. | $9.99/mo |
Disney+ plans
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Basic (with ads) | $11.99/mo |
| Premium (no ads) | $18.99/mo |
| Premium (annual) | $189.99/yr |
| Extra Member (with ads)Add a member outside your household with ads (4,99 € in Spain/EU). | $6.99/mo |
| Extra Member (ad-free)Add an ad-free member outside your household (5,99 € in Spain/EU). | $9.99/mo |
| Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Trio (with ads)Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select together. | $19.99/mo |
| Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle (with ads)Disney+, Hulu, and Max (with ads) for ~35% combined savings. | $16.99/mo |
| Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle (ad-free)Ad-free Disney+, Hulu, and Max. | $29.99/mo |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed August 26, 2026.
Price history, both services
March 2026 · Netflix
Second hike in under two years: Standard with Ads $7.99 → $8.99, Standard $17.99 → $19.99, Premium $24.99 → $26.99.
October 2025 · Disney+
The ad-supported plan rose from $9.99 to $11.99 and Premium rose from $15.99 to $18.99.
January 2025 · Netflix
US prices rose to $7.99 (ads), $17.99 (Standard) and $24.99 (Premium).
October 2024 · Disney+
Previous hike took Basic to $9.99 and Premium to $15.99; Extra Member slots launched.
October 2023 · Disney+
Premium rose from $10.99 to $13.99 as ads tier held at $7.99.
July 2023 · Netflix
The ad-free Basic plan was retired for new members.
November 2022 · Netflix
Ad-supported tier launched at $6.99/month.
How to run both without paying for both
Keep one of them all year and rotate the other. Netflix drops most series as full seasons, so a one-month Netflix binge every quarter covers most of what you would watch. If Disney+ is the keeper, pay annually: $189.99 versus $227.88 on monthly Premium.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Netflix or Disney+?
Netflix. Its cheapest standard plan works out to $8.99 a month ($107.88 a year) versus $11.99 a month ($143.88 a year) for Disney+, a difference of $36 a year. Bundles, promotions, and app-store billing can change the final price.
Is Disney+ cheaper than Netflix in 2026?
Without ads, yes: Disney+ Premium is $18.99 a month versus $19.99 for Netflix Standard, and $26.99 for Netflix Premium. With ads, Netflix is cheaper at $8.99 versus $11.99 for Disney+ Basic.
Can I get Netflix and Disney+ together in a bundle?
Not from either company. Disney bundles Disney+ with Hulu, ESPN and Max, and Netflix does not sell bundles in the US. Some carriers and ISPs include one or both as a perk, which is worth checking before paying list price for either.
Full guides
Netflix price & cancellation guide
The biggest streaming service, and one of the most frequent price raisers, with two US hikes in under two years.
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Disney+ costs $11.99 with ads or $18.99 without ads, while bundles can lower the combined cost with Hulu and ESPN.
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