Netflix: Plans, Devices and How to Choose

Netflix is a streaming service for films, series and games. In Germany, the listed plans are billed monthly and include content without advertising. The main differences shown are price, picture quality, simultaneous streams and downloads.

Choose based on how many people will watch at the same time and what picture quality your devices and connection can use. Netflix and IPTV players serve different purposes: a player handles your own playlists or Xtream access, while Netflix is a separate streaming service.

What Netflix offers

Netflix provides films, series and games without advertising across the plans listed here. The plans differ in price, picture quality, the number of simultaneous streams and the number of devices that can download at once. Those are the practical points to compare when deciding whether a plan fits your household.

Netflix is available in Germany. This guide focuses on the listed German plans; prices for Austria and Switzerland are not covered here.

If you are comparing services as well as plans, see the streaming overview.

Plans and monthly cost

Basis costs 10.99 EUR per month. It includes 720p (HD) picture quality and 1 simultaneous stream.

Standard costs 15.99 EUR per month. It includes 1080p (Full HD) picture quality and 2 simultaneous streams.

Premium costs 21.99 EUR per month. It includes 4K (Ultra HD) with HDR picture quality, Netflix 3D audio, and 4 simultaneous streams.

All three listed plans include content without advertising. Downloads are available on 1 device at a time with Basis, 2 devices at a time with Standard, and 6 devices at a time with Premium.

Billing is monthly, with no annual or multi-month plans; the subscription can be changed or cancelled at any time. For a budget decision, compare the monthly price with how long you expect to keep the subscription. No annual charge is listed here.

Which plan may fit your viewing habits

Basis may suit someone who watches on one screen at a time and is comfortable with 720p (HD). Its listed allowance is 1 simultaneous stream. Consider whether that meets your household’s routine before choosing it.

Standard may fit a household where two people might watch at once. It lists 2 simultaneous streams and 1080p (Full HD) picture quality. Compare its monthly cost with the lower plan if simultaneous viewing is uncommon.

Premium is the option to consider if you want 4K (Ultra HD) with HDR and its listed Netflix 3D audio feature. It allows 4 simultaneous streams. Check that your display and connection can make use of the picture quality before paying for this tier.

These are decision cues based on listed plan features. The right choice depends on how many people watch at once, the devices in use and the monthly amount you are willing to spend.

Household sharing and additional members

The account is for people in the same household. A household means devices at the main residence; people outside it cannot simply share the account and must be added as additional members.

The additional-member terms are: Standard: 1 additional member, Premium: up to 2 additional members, each for 5.99 EUR per month. The additional member has their own account and password; payment is made by the person who invited them.

Consider this distinction before sharing access with someone who lives elsewhere. The person inviting an additional member pays, while that member uses a separate account and password. Compare any additional monthly charge with the cost of each person managing a separate subscription.

Plan stream limits still matter for viewing at the same time. If several household members watch concurrently, compare the plan’s simultaneous streams with your actual usage.

Devices, downloads and picture quality

Choose a plan with the picture quality that suits the screens you use. The listed options range from 720p (HD) to 4K (Ultra HD) with HDR. Paying for a higher tier may not be useful if your display or connection cannot use that quality.

Downloads have separate device allowances: Basis lists 1 device at a time, Standard lists 2 devices at a time, and Premium lists 6 devices at a time. Think about whether offline viewing is part of your routine when comparing plans.

A device list is not included in this guide, so check that the service works on the screens you plan to use before subscribing. For connection planning, use the speed test and bandwidth calculator. No specific bandwidth figure is included here.

Netflix and IPTV players are different

A streaming service and an IPTV player are different products. An IPTV player does not play Netflix or other streaming-service content; it plays your own playlists or Xtream access. A Netflix subscription therefore does not replace a player, and a player does not provide Netflix access.

If you are deciding which kind of product you need, start with the IPTV comparison and the guide to legal IPTV. For player options, see the player comparison. The IPTV costs guide can help you consider that category separately.

Choose Netflix when you want this streaming service. Choose an IPTV player when you have playlist or Xtream access to use with a player. They address different needs and should be evaluated separately.

Changing or ending a subscription

The subscription is billed monthly and can be changed or cancelled at any time. There is no annual or multi-month plan listed. This gives you the option to reconsider the plan as your viewing habits or household needs change.

To manage or cancel a subscription, use the service account page and subscription management. No exact menu route is needed for the general process. If you want to stop future monthly charges, allow enough time to complete cancellation before the next billing date.

Before changing plans, compare the current monthly cost, stream allowance, picture quality and download allowance with what you actually use. If sharing with someone outside your household, review the additional-member terms as well.

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Instructions

Sign up and get started

1. Open Netflix and create or access an account.
2. Choose the plan that fits your expected simultaneous viewing, picture quality needs and monthly budget.
3. Complete the subscription setup and sign in on the devices you intend to use.
4. Before confirming, review the plan and account-sharing arrangement you selected.

Watch on a television

1. Check that Netflix is available on the television or connected device you plan to use.
2. Open the service on that device and sign in to your account.
3. Select a plan whose picture quality suits your display and whose simultaneous streams fit your household.
4. If playback is unreliable, check your connection with the speed test and use the bandwidth calculator for planning.

Cancel or change a subscription

1. Open your account page and go to subscription management.
2. Choose whether to change the plan or cancel the subscription.
3. Follow the service’s confirmation steps and keep the confirmation for your records.
4. Review your account afterward to make sure the subscription reflects your choice.

Alternatives

Entry price: lowest monthly price stated by the service; promotions and contract terms are listed with each service's plans.

Sources

• Netflix Help Centre: Plans and pricing · 11 Oct 2026

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As of: 11 Oct 2026. Prices may change; the service website is authoritative. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.