5 Best Netflix Alternatives (2026)
People leave Netflix for one of three reasons: the price keeps climbing, the shows they actually watch left, or they only ever wanted one series. Which alternative fits depends on which of those it was — so they're sorted that way below.
Netflix alternatives, compared
Cancelling usually means you still need the thing. These are the alternatives worth looking at — with the honest downside of each.
Disney+
From $9.99/moBest for: Families, and anyone who watches Marvel, Star Wars, or Pixar
- The deepest family catalogue of any service, and the Hulu bundles cut the per-service cost sharply.
- Thin on adult drama and stand-up compared with Netflix.
Hulu
From $9.99/mo (with ads)Best for: Current-season US network TV the week it airs
- Next-day episodes of network shows — the one thing Netflix genuinely cannot do.
- The ad tier is heavier than Netflix's, and the library is US-focused.
Max
From $9.99/moBest for: Prestige drama and HBO originals
- HBO's back catalogue is arguably the strongest per-title library in streaming.
- Smaller total catalogue, so it runs dry faster if you watch a lot.
Paramount+
From $7.99/moBest for: Sport, Star Trek, and CBS shows on a budget
- Usually the cheapest of the majors, and live sport is included on some plans.
- The original series line-up is thinner than the others here.
A library card (Kanopy / Hoopla)
Free with a library cardBest for: Anyone who only watched Netflix a few times a month
- Genuinely free, ad-free, and stronger on film and documentaries than people expect.
- Monthly credit limits and no big new releases.
Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes which alternatives we list or what we say about them.
Still need to cancel Netflix?
You can cancel Netflix online anytime in under a minute — there are no cancellation fees. You keep access until the end of your current billing period, and Netflix does not charge again after you cancel.
How to cancel Netflix →We are independent and not affiliated with Netflixor the alternatives listed. Prices and features change often — always confirm on the provider's official site before subscribing.