Netflix vs Disney+: which should you pick?

By Sam Barth · Prices checked November 9, 2026

Netflix suits mixed adult households; Disney+ suits families with kids and franchise fans. Ad plans cost $8.99 (Netflix) and $12.49 (Disney+), and ad-free is $19.99 versus $21.49.

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How do Netflix and Disney+ compare?

	Netflix	Disney+
Cheapest plan	$8.99/mo	$12.49/mo
Ad-free from	$19.99/mo	$21.49/mo
4K	Premium plan only	4K and HDR on the Premium plan
Live sports	Selected live events. Netflix has streamed NFL Christmas Day games and carries WWE Raw weekly.	Some ESPN content appears inside Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
Kids and family	Kids profiles with maturity-rating controls and a large library of animated originals.	The strongest family catalog: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.
Local channels	No local channels.	No local channels.
Free trial	No free trial.	No standing free trial.

Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Netflix Help Center: Plans and Pricing. Taxes and promotional offers not included.

Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Disney+ Help Center: Disney+ plans and prices. Taxes and promotional offers not included.

What are the key differences?

Disney+ carries Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.
Netflix has a broader mix of genres and international originals.
Disney+ is cheaper as part of the Disney+, Hulu bundle ($12.99 with ads).

Which one should you choose?

Choose Netflix if you want

A deep library of originals in every genre
Households that want one service and do not need live TV

Visit Netflix

Choose Disney+ if you want

Families with young kids
Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar fans

Visit Disney+

Can you have both?

Together they cost $21.48 a month on the cheapest plans. Try the cord-cutting calculator to see how that compares to a cable bill.

How was this researched?

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