Netflix vs YouTube TV Price History
Since 2021, Netflix has risen +50% versus YouTube TV at +28%. YouTube TV has been the more price-stable choice. Every Netflix and YouTube TV tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Netflix
3 plans + 1 retired · default: Premium (4K)
YouTube TV
Better value6 plans · default: Base Plan
Better value: YouTube TV
Since 2021, Netflix has risen +50% versus YouTube TV at +28%. YouTube TV has been the more price-stable choice.
The Numbers Behind the Verdict
Premium (4K) vs Base Plan — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Netflix Premium (4K) | YouTube TV Base Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $26.99 (better) | $82.99 |
| Total Change | +50% | +28% (better) |
| Number of Hikes | 4 | 2 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs | Every 2.5 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.80/yr (better) | $3.60/yr |
Which Tier Costs What Today
Every Netflix and YouTube TV 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% |
| NNetflix | Standard | $19.99 | $13.99 (2021) | +43% |
| NNetflix | Premium (4K)Default | $26.99 | $17.99 (2021) | +50% |
| YYouTube TV | Spanish Plan | $34.99 | $34.99 (2022) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Entertainment Plan | $54.99 | $54.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Sports Plan | $64.99 | $64.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | News + Entertainment + Family Plan | $69.99 | $69.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Sports + News Plan | $71.99 | $71.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Base PlanDefault | $82.99 | $64.99 (2021) | +28% |
| NNetflix | Basic (ad-free)Retired | $11.99 final (2024) | $8.99 (2021) | +33% |