Ads on Netflix? It’s sad to say that the streamer does indeed offer an ad-supported tier, much like every other service on the market. There was once a time when Netflix would have scoffed at the idea of an ad plan, but times have changed, and now the Standard with Ads tier is a huge moneymaker for the streamer. But is there a way to go ad-free on Netflix? How much does it cost, and what kind of features come with an ad-free plan? Find out everything you need to know about the ad experience on Netflix and upgrading to ad-free service, right here.

What you need to know about ads on Netflix

Does Netflix have ads?

Yes, Netflix has an ad-supported plan called the Standard with Ads tier. Costing $9 per month, this plan includes all sports and other live events appearing on Netflix, as well as nearly 100% of the titles you can stream in the ad-free library. It even allows viewers to download titles for offline viewing, a feature few other ad-supported plans come with.

How much does it cost to go ad-free on Netflix?

Netflix has two ad-free plans: the Standard plan for $20 per month, and the Premium plan for $27 per month.

The Standard plan offers all movies and TV shows in the Netflix catalog and allows viewers to stream on up to two devices simultaneously. It tops out at 1080p HD resolution, and viewers can download titles on up to two supported devices. Standard subscribers can also pay to add an extra member who doesn’t live with them.

The Premium plan offers Ultra-High-Definition 4K and HDR on select titles, as well as Netflix spatial audio. Viewers can download on up to six devices at a time and can add up to two members not living in their home. Netflix Premium can be streamed on up to four screens in the same home at once.

What’s the ad experience like on Netflix?

Netflix actually has one of the better ad experiences on the market — or at least it did when we tested the streamer last year. Given that ad-free Netflix now costs a whopping $20 per month, many viewers will probably feel fine with the trade-off of accepting ads for a much lower price.

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Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”

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The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content.

Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app.

Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($8.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($19.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($26.99) plan.

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