Is Netflix Worth It in 2026?
It dependsFrom $6.99/mo
Worth it if you watch more than 2 hours a week. Skip if you already have Hulu or Prime Video.
WORTH IT IF
+Largest original content library of any streamer
+Ad-supported tier at $6.99 is a bargain vs cable
+Works on every device and travels anywhere
+Password sharing crackdown means you are paying for your own account anyway
NOT WORTH IT IF
−You have not opened the app in 30 days
−You already pay for Hulu, Disney+, or HBO Max
−You only watched one show and finished it
−Ad tier annoys you and standard tier feels overpriced
Our Take
KEEP IT
Heavy streamers who use it 2+ times a week and do not have 3 other streaming services.
CANCEL IT
Anyone who only opened it once this month or can name what they watched last.
THE MATH
At $6.99/mo, you break even if you watch 4+ hours of content a month. Under that, a movie rental would be cheaper.
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