Netflix plans in India are available in four tiers, each offering slightly different benefits than the other. That said, the catalogue of content remains unchanged. Even the most basic Netflix plan offers the same original TV shows and movies as the premium plan. The streaming platform announced a price cut on the plans last year, making them more affordable than ever, to attract more consumers. If you are wondering which Netflix plan you should subscribe to, we have listed down all the plans along with their benefits. So, without any further ado, let’s check out the new Netflix yearly and monthly subscription plans in 2023 that are available in India:
Netflix yearly and monthly plans: Price in India, benefits
Netflix offers a variety of monthly subscription plans in India, which now start from Rs 149. The prices of the Netflix plans remain the same across regions in the country, whether it’s Delhi, Mumbai, or Hyderabad. The subscription is also available with some bundled telecom or DTH recharge packs. Here are Netflix monthly and yearly plans and offers in India:| Netflix Plan Price | No. of screens/ resolution | Subscription cost | |
| Monthly | Yearly | ||
| Mobile | 1 screen/ SD content | Rs 149 | Rs 1,788 |
| Basic | 1 screen/ SD content | Rs 199 | Rs 2,388 |
| Standard | 2 screens/ FHD content | Rs 499 | Rs 5,988 |
| Premium | 4 screens/ UHD content | Rs 649 | Rs 7,788 |
1. Netflix Mobile plan
The Netflix Mobile plan is priced at Rs 149. It’s for users who love to stream shows and movies on a smartphone. The yearly cost of this Netflix plan will set you back to Rs 1,788. Subscription to this Netflix package will include standard definition content on Android mobile phone and iPhone/ iPad, with just one active screen at a time and downloads on a single device. This means you can stream using the Netflix Mobile plan on big-screen devices such as laptop, TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast.
2. Netflix Basic plan
Apart from the Mobile plan, Netflix also offers a ‘Basic’ plan that costs Rs 199 per month/ Rs 2,388 for a year. The plan includes pretty much the same benefits as the Netflix Mobile package, but you can stream the content on more devices, including laptops and smart TVs. The number of active screens and downloads will be limited to just one device.
3. Netflix Standard plan
If you want to stream Netflix with your friends or family and want a screen limit of more than one, the ‘Netflix Standard’ plan should be a good option. The plan is priced at Rs 499 a month (Rs 5,988/ year) for content at Full HD (1,080p) resolution and a two-screen limit. The Netflix package also supports offline downloads on two devices at a time.
4. Netflix Premium plan
The top-end Netflix subscription plan is called ‘Premium’, and it’ll set you back to Rs 649 per month (Rs 7,788/ year). The plan is apt for a family of four or a group of friends looking to buy a Netflix subscription together. The subscription supports FHD and Ultra HD content. Notably, you can also stream and download TV shows and movies on up to four devices at a time.
Netflix plan features
Netflix allows you to create independent profiles for each user for a personalised experience. You can have up to five profiles within a single Netflix account irrespective of the package/ plan you chose. While Netflix allows users to share their passwords with others, the streaming giant is testing a new feature that will charge a fee to its subscribers who share their accounts with people outside their homes. The feature will be tested in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru over the next few weeks, before expanding to other regions.
Per Netflix, those on Standard and Premium plans will be able to add up to two new sub-accounts for people they don’t live with – each with their own profile, personalised recommendations, login and password. For every additional member, the subscriber will be charged.
Netflix yearly subscription plans and offers in India
There are no Netflix yearly subscription plans in India right now. You can only subscribe to the monthly subscription plans of the streaming platform throughout the year on a month-on-month basis.
Netflix free subscription
The Netflix subscription is available for free with the following methods in India:
- Jio Postpaid Plus
- Vi Postpaid
- Jio Fiber
- Tata Play
1. Jio Postpaid Plus
Apart from directly getting a Netflix subscription, users can also get a free subscription to Netflix using postpaid and broadband plans from Jio and Vi mobile. Jio offers Rs 399, Rs 599, Rs 799, Rs 999, and Rs 1,499 Postpaid Plus plans in India. All these Jio postpaid plans come with free subscriptions to Netflix’s mobile-only plan that costs Rs 149/month if you buy it separately.
2. Vi Postpaid
Vi customers can enjoy Netflix free subscription only on the higher tier RED X plan that costs Rs 1099/month. However, this plan gives you access to the basic Netflix plan that costs Rs 499/month for the first year. In this plan, you can watch Netflix on your phone, laptop, and even TV in FHD.
3. Jio Fiber
If you are using Jio Fiber as your broadband provider, you can also get a free subscription to Netflix. The Netflix free subscription is offered with Rs 1,499, Rs 2,499, Rs 3,999, and Rs 8,499 monthly Jio Fiber plans. The Rs 1,499 pack gives you free access to Netflix Basic plan, whereas the Rs 2,499 and Rs 3,999 plans upgrade this to Netflix standard plan. With the Rs 8,499 pack, you get access to the Netflix Premium account.
4. Tata Play
Netflix subscription is also available with DTH service Tata Play (formerly known as Tata Sky) via its Binge Combo Netflix plans. The plans start at Rs 849 per month and go on till Rs 1,249 per month. The Tata Play Binge Combo Netflix plans are bundled with TV channels as well as the streaming service.
FAQs
All your queries regarding Netflix monthly and yearly subscription answered here:
1. Does Netflix offer free trial?
Netflix doesn’t offer a free trial to new users anymore, even though that was the case earlier. You will need to pay the price of the subscription in order to check out the catalogue and the experience. Of course, you will also need to share your banking details to avail the free trial. Since this makes the first-time usage a subscription plan and not a free trial, you can choose to cancel the subscription within the first month if you do not enjoy the content.
2. What is Netflix free upgrade offer?
Netflix is also offering a free upgrade offer to first-time subscribers in India. Under this plan, all new subscribers are upgraded to a higher-tier plan for free for the first 30 days. After 30 days, the subscription is reverted to the original plan if the customer doesn’t change their plan. For example, if you subscribe to the “Standard” plan that costs Rs 499/month, you will automatically receive the benefits of the “Premium” plan that costs Rs 649 for the first 30 days. Netflix does this to let their user experience the benefits of its higher-tier offerings and entice them to upgrade after the free period ends.
3. How to change Netflix subscription plans
- Launch Netflix App on your phone or visit the Netflix webpage on your browser
- Sign in with your account details, if you haven’t
- Choose/ hover over the profile icon in the top right corner
- Select account
- Now under the Plan Details, select Change Plan. If your account is on hold, no plan changes can be made until the hold is resolved.
- Then choose the desired plan, then select Continue or Update.
- Finally, select Confirm Change or Confirm
4. Can you download Netflix movies and shows?
Netflix lets you download all movies and shows on your devices for offline viewing. The number of downloads depends on the Netflix subscription you chose. The base Rs 199 package allows you to save Netflix shows on just one device, while the top-end Rs 799 plan lets you do so on as many as four devices.
5. How can I cancel Netflix subscription plans?
You can cancel the Netflix subscription within the app’s settings anytime you want.
- Go to Accounts. This will be under the hamburger icon on mobile, while on a laptop or any other device, the option can be found by clicking on the profile icon at the top right corner.
- The following screen will let you cancel the Netflix subscription.
- When you cancel your Netflix subscription, you will be given the option to either downgrade to a cheaper plan or cancel your subscription entirely.
- If you cancel your subscription, your access will be available till the date the ongoing plan continues, i.e. the date when your monthly Netflix account is billed.
- Upon cancelling your Netflix subscription, you retain the profiles, favourites, viewing preferences, and account details for up to 10 months. So if you re-subscribe within 10 months, you can get back your profile as you left it at the time of cancellation.
6. Netflix billing cycle
The Netflix billing cycle is one month for all users, and it’s generated on the date of purchasing the subscription. The amount is automatically debited from the registered account.
7. Does Netflix offer ads?
The platform offers an uninterrupted experience streaming Netflix originals, documentaries, feature films, TV shows, and more across languages. There won’t be any ads whatsoever.
Netflix plans news
Netflix account sharing will be discontinued in January 2023 (December 28th)
Netflix has plans to end account sharing, starting next year. In its report to shareholders, video on-demand streaming service was caught saying “we have found a thoughtful aprroach to monetize account sharing and we will start rolling it out on a larger scale from early 2023.” Netflix will reportedly charge users who share their accounts with anyone who is not a member of their household. There is no word on what those charges would be yet.
Ad-supported Netflix Plan launched in the US, UK, and 10 other countries (October 14th)
Netflix has announced new ad-supported plan for users in 12 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK, and the US. The plan is priced priced $6.99 per month (roughly Rs 580) in the US. In Canada, it is priced at CAD 5.99 (roughly Rs 360), and its priced at GBP 4.99 in the UK (roughly Rs 465). The ad-supported Netflix plan will offer 15 to 30 seconds of ads before or during a show or a movie.
