Best for original
Netflix
6.2The biggest original content library, at a price
Best forSomeone who watches a lot of TV and wants one service with the most original hits — and doesn't mind paying $15–$23/month for it.
Scores — click any row to see our rationale
Monthly Cost & Tiers▼4/10
Original & Exclusive Shows▼10/10
Simultaneous Streams & Sharing▼5/10
4K & Video Quality▼7/10
Ads & Ad-Free Options▼5/10
Pros
✓Strongest exclusive original library of any service — Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Ozark, and hundreds more are Netflix-only
✓Standard plan at $19.99/mo includes 1080p, 2 streams, and full download access on mobile
✓Premium plan ($26.99/mo) unlocks 4K Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos audio on supported TVs
✓Ad-supported tier at $8.99/mo still gives you access to the full content library (with some title exceptions)
✓Mobile downloads available on Standard and Premium, so you can watch offline on a plane or commute
✓Netflix releases full seasons at once on most originals — no waiting week to week
Cons
✕No free tier at all — the cheapest entry point is $8.99/mo with ads
✕4K is locked behind the $26.99/mo Premium tier — Standard at $19.99/mo only gets you 1080p
✕Password sharing outside your household now costs $7.99/month per extra person — the days of sharing with your college roommate are over
✕No live sports or live TV of any kind — if that matters to you, you'll need a second service
✕The ad-supported tier blocks downloads entirely, so $8.99/mo is not usable offline
✕Licensed movie and TV content rotates out regularly — titles you save today may be gone next month