RTL+ Streaming Service: Plans, Devices and IPTV

RTL+ is a streaming service for viewers in Germany. It offers series, films, shows, live TV and live sport, along with podcasts, radio and a children’s area. The Music package also includes Deezer music streaming and audiobooks. Which plan fits depends on whether you want advertising, music features and the stated plan benefits.

You can use RTL+ on a smartphone, tablet, browser or Smart TV. The plans listed here are billed monthly. Before choosing, compare their prices and features in the plan table, and consider how you intend to watch and whether you need music streaming as well.

RTL+ and an IPTV player serve different purposes. RTL+ is a streaming service; an IPTV player plays your own playlists or Xtream access. A player does not play Netflix or other streaming-service content. See our streaming overview and guides to IPTV and IPTV players.

What RTL+ offers and who it may suit

RTL+ brings several types of viewing and listening together in one service. Its listed offer includes series, films and shows, live TV and live sport, podcasts and radio, and a children’s area. The Music package adds Deezer music streaming and audiobooks. These broad categories can help you decide whether the service matches your household’s interests; this guide does not assess individual programmes or sports coverage.

RTL+ may suit someone who wants a subscription streaming service and plans to watch on a supported device. If you mainly want video without advertising, compare the two video plans. If music streaming and audiobooks matter too, consider the Music plan. The plan table below lets you compare the listed prices and features without relying on a ranking.

Availability in Germany is confirmed. Availability for other countries is not established here. For a broader look at legal services, see the streaming overview.

Plans and monthly prices

The plans listed here have monthly prices. Compare the plan names, prices and included features in the table:

RTL+ Premium costs 9.99 EUR per month. Advertising included: yes; video quality is HD, audio: Original audio (OV) available. Simultaneous streams: 2. Downloads: Video downloads included in the package.

RTL+ Premium Werbefrei costs 12.99 EUR per month. Advertising included: no; video quality is HD, audio: Original audio (OV) available. Simultaneous streams: 2. Downloads: Video downloads included in the package.

RTL+ Musik costs 14.99 EUR per month. Advertising included: no; video quality is HD, audio: Original audio (OV) available. Simultaneous streams: 2. Downloads: Video downloads included in the package.

Choose based on the features you will use. The ad-supported video plan may fit viewers who accept advertising; the ad-free video plan may suit those who prefer not to have advertising. The Music plan may be relevant if its additional music and audiobook offer is useful to you.

How to think about cost and cancellation

The listed prices are monthly. An annual total is not included here, so compare the monthly charge with the time you expect to keep the subscription rather than assuming a yearly price. The plan you choose and how long you keep it determine your total spend.

Cancellation matters if you only want the service for a limited period. The stated cancellation terms are 30-day notice period; the package continues automatically unless cancelled. Check those terms against your intended end date before subscribing. There is no stated test period to factor into this comparison.

If you are comparing streaming with other legal television options, our guides to IPTV costs, legal IPTV and the IPTV comparison explain those categories separately.

Supported devices and choosing where to watch

The listed RTL+ device categories are Smartphone, Tablet, Browser and Smart TV. Choose the one that fits how you prefer to watch: a mobile device for personal viewing, a browser for computer use, or a Smart TV for viewing on a television.

Before subscribing, consider which device you will actually use and whether it is one of the supported categories. The plan details state that video downloads are included. If offline viewing matters to you, check the service’s current information for how that feature works on your chosen device.

An IPTV player is a separate type of software. For help comparing players, see our IPTV player comparison. A player is for your own playlists or Xtream access, not for playing RTL+ or Netflix subscriptions.

Technical needs and internet speed

Streaming requires an internet connection, but a bandwidth figure for each resolution is not available here. Your results can vary with the connection, device and other activity using the same network. Avoid choosing a plan based on an assumed speed requirement.

Use the speed test to check your connection and the bandwidth calculator to estimate household needs. These tools can help you assess your internet connection; they do not establish a specific RTL+ requirement.

RTL+ lists HD quality for each plan described in the comparison. That is a plan feature, not a statement about the bandwidth available in your home. If streaming performance is a concern, test the connection where and when you usually watch.

RTL+ streaming versus IPTV players

RTL+ is a streaming service. An IPTV player is an app that plays a user’s own playlists or Xtream access. An IPTV player does not play Netflix or other streaming-service content, including RTL+. They are different products with different uses.

That distinction matters when choosing what to pay for. A streaming subscription gives access to that service’s offer under its plan terms. A player is software for playing compatible sources you provide; it is not itself a subscription to streaming services or a source of channels.

For more context, read our streaming overview, guide to legal IPTV, and IPTV comparison. Our IPTV costs guide covers the separate question of comparing costs.

Making a decision

Start with the features you expect to use. If advertising is acceptable and you want the listed video offer, compare the first video plan. If you prefer the listed option without advertising, compare the ad-free plan. If you also want the listed music and audiobook features, consider the Music plan. Use the plan table to compare their prices and details.

Next, check that you can watch on a supported device and that the monthly price fits the period you expect to subscribe. Keep the cancellation terms in mind if you expect to stop after a limited time. The annual total is not stated in this guide, so do not treat a monthly price as a quoted yearly price.

Finally, keep the product categories clear: RTL+ is the streaming service; an IPTV player handles your own playlists or Xtream access. That distinction helps you select the product that matches what you want to watch.

Devices

• Smartphone
• Tablet
• Browser
• Smart TV

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Instructions

Sign up and set up

Choose the RTL+ plan that matches the features you intend to use, then follow the service’s sign-up process. Review the monthly price and cancellation terms before completing the subscription. Use your account to access the service on a supported device.

You can watch on a smartphone, tablet, browser or Smart TV. The steps for installing or opening the service can differ by device, so follow the options shown for your own device rather than relying on a universal menu path.

Watch on a television

RTL+ lists Smart TVs among its supported device categories. Use the available RTL+ option on your television and sign in to your account. The exact setup depends on the television and the service’s current app availability for that device.

If your television is not a supported option, you can consider another listed device, such as a smartphone, tablet or browser. An IPTV player is not a substitute for the RTL+ service.

Cancel

Manage a subscription through the service’s account page or subscription management. The stated terms are 30-day notice period; the package continues automatically unless cancelled. Allow for the cancellation notice period when deciding when to act.

If you no longer want the subscription, use the account’s subscription management and keep any confirmation for your records.

Alternatives

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

Sources

• RTL+ booking page: packages and prices (Germany) · 11 Oct 2026
• RTL+ Help: package comparison (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) · 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.