Continuing its legacy, Netflix is one of the most popular OTT platforms in times of pandemic. The streaming service has seen an increase of more than 20 million subscribers since the first quarter of 2020, bringing the total number of subscribers to 182.9 million.
In India, Netflix offers various streaming plans that you can purchase depending on your needs. For example, you can choose between the basic plan which offers a single screenor the premium plan which offers four screens at the same time. You can also decide if you want to have the mobile-only plan or a standard plan that also lets you stream the shows to the desktop.
Here, we have organized the list of Netflix India plans with the benefits offered so that you can easily choose the one that suits you best.
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Netflix India's plans explained
You can sign up for any of these Netflix plans using this link.The mobile plan only
Netflix's Mobile-Only plan is probably the most user-friendly plan offered by the platform. You have to pay an amount of Rs 199 per month for a mobile-only Netflix subscription.
As the name suggests, you won't be able to watch your favorite Netflix shows on your desktop or smart TV. The plan is specially designed for millennials who spend most of their time on smartphones and have no problem watching Netflix on a small screen. You also cannot stream Netflix in HD or Ultra HD quality in this plan.
The Mobile Only plan can be called one of the best Netflix India plans because it is cost effective and suitable for solo binge-watch enthusiasts.
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Netflix Basic Plan
The basic plan is available at Rs 499 per month. This Netflix subscription lets you watch movies and TV shows on a big screen, including desktops or a smart TV.
Besides the big screen benefit, the plan is similar to the Netflix plan for mobile devices as it also allows a single screen for the user. Additionally, the base plan also lacks HD and Ultra HD streaming.
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Netflix standard plan
With this Netflix plan, you can watch content on two different screens simultaneously. The Standard plan is available for Rs 649 per month and offers Netflix streaming on a variety of smartphones, tablets, PCs and TVs.
The best part about the standard Netflix monthly subscription is that you watch the content in HD quality.
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Netflix Premium Plan
The Netflix Premium plan allows you to stream the content available on the platform on four different streams simultaneously. The premium plan is available at Rs 799 per month. The premium plan is the best choice for families or friends who want to reduce their monthly expenses.
The best part about the premium plan is that it offers all the features mentioned in the other plans. On top of that, Netflix offers streaming Ultra HD content in this subscription which sets it apart from the rest.
To run Netflix 4K UHD titles, your device must meet these requirements.
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So here are the Netflix plans in India that you can subscribe to without any hassle. However, you have to keep in mind that Netflix Ultra HD streaming requires a bunch of things, including minimum data speeds, a top-notch processor, and a lot more. So if you are planning to go for the premium plan for Ultra HD streaming, you should check the minimum requirements for it.
New Mobile + Netflix plan being tested
In addition to the options mentioned above, Netflix is also testing another low cost price point in India called Mobile +. The new plan will offer all Netflix SD and HD titles at just Rs 349 / month, and you can stream them to your smartphone, tablet or PC.
However, the streaming giant does not support the Mobile + subscription for TVs, which is a major difference from the Standard plan. We will provide more details once the Mobile + plan is formalized.
