Netflix vs Peacock Price History
Since 2021, Netflix has risen +50% versus Peacock at +120%. Netflix has been the more price-stable choice. Every Netflix and Peacock tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Netflix
Better value3 plans + 1 retired · default: Premium (4K)
Peacock
2 plans + 1 retired · default: Premium (with ads)
Better value: Netflix
Since 2021, Netflix has risen +50% versus Peacock at +120%. Netflix has been the more price-stable choice.
The Numbers Behind the Verdict
Premium (4K) vs Premium (with ads) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row. Note: Peacock’s default tier includes ads while Netflix’s is ad-free, so this isn’t a like-for-like matchup — the tier table below lines up every plan.
| Metric | Netflix Premium (4K) | Peacock Premium (with ads) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $26.99 | $10.99 (better) |
| Total Change | +50% (better) | +120% |
| Number of Hikes | 4 | 3 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs | Every 1.7 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.80/yr | $1.20/yr (better) |
Which Tier Costs What Today
Every Netflix and Peacock 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% |
| PPeacock | Premium (with ads)DefaultAds | $10.99 | $4.99 (2021) | +120% |
| PPeacock | Premium Plus (mostly ad-free) | $16.99 | $9.99 (2021) | +70% |
| NNetflix | Standard | $19.99 | $13.99 (2021) | +43% |
| NNetflix | Premium (4K)Default | $26.99 | $17.99 (2021) | +50% |
| PPeacock | Free (ad-supported)AdsRetired | $0.00 final (2023) | $0.00 (2021) | NaN% |
| NNetflix | Basic (ad-free)Retired | $11.99 final (2024) | $8.99 (2021) | +33% |