YouTube Premium Family vs Netflix Premium
Both are worth splitting — but not equally. Here's how they stack up on seats, price and savings (prices shown in USD; open the savings calculator for your own country).
| Plan | Seats | Solo price | Per seat | Saved / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Premium Family | 6 | $13.99/mo | $5.17/mo | $105.80 |
| Netflix Premium | 4 | $26.99/mo | $7.76/mo | $230.76 |
The short answer
YouTube Premium gives six independent accounts; Netflix gives four streams on one. Per seat, YouTube Premium is usually the larger saving and the cleaner arrangement — and it removes ads everywhere, not just in one app.
Which should you split first?
YouTube Premium. Six seats, separate histories, and YouTube Music included.
- YouTube Premium Family — 6 seats, 63% off retail per seat.
- Netflix Premium — 4 seats, 71% off retail per seat.
- Hosting either plan pays you back: your own seat is effectively free once the family fills.
What to watch out for
Google's address checks and the once-a-year group-switch rule are stricter than Netflix's profile setup. Confirm both with members before inviting them.
Full setup instructions and the household rules for each are in the YouTube Premium Family guide and the Netflix Premium guide.