Source-cited · Updated Jul 2026
Netflix vs Disney+: $26.99/mo vs $18.99/mo
Disney+ launched cheaper but has climbed faster in percentage terms; Netflix remains the pricier service in absolute dollars. Every Netflix and Disney+ tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Netflix
3 plans + 1 retired · default: Premium (4K)
Disney+
Better value2 plans · default: Premium (No Ads)
Verdict
Better value: Disney+
Disney+ launched cheaper but has climbed faster in percentage terms; Netflix remains the pricier service in absolute dollars.
Scorecard
The numbers behind the verdict
Premium (4K) vs Premium (No Ads) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Netflix Premium (4K) | Disney+ Premium (No Ads) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $26.99 | $18.99 (better) |
| Total Change | +50% (better) | +172% |
| Number of Hikes | 4 (better) | 5 |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs (better) | Every 1.0 yrs |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.80/yr (better) | $2.40/yr |
Every tier
Which tier costs what today
Every Netflix and Disney+ plan in one list, cheapest first. First Tracked is each plan’s price when our tracking began — 2021, or its debut year if it arrived later. Retired tiers sit at the bottom with their final price.
| Service | Plan | Price Now | First Tracked | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNetflix | Standard with AdsAds | $8.99 | $6.99 (2022) | +29% |
| DDisney+ | Basic (With Ads)Ads | $11.99 | $7.99 (2022) | +50% |
| DDisney+ | Premium (No Ads)Default | $18.99 | $6.99 (2021) | +172% |
| NNetflix | Standard | $19.99 | $13.99 (2021) | +43% |
| NNetflix | Premium (4K)Default | $26.99 | $17.99 (2021) | +50% |
| NNetflix | Basic (ad-free)Retired | $11.99 final (2024) | $8.99 (2021) | +33% |