What is Netflix?
Netflix is an online streaming service with 1,000s of TV shows and movies available to watch instantly.
They are streamed over an internet connection to a wide variety of devices, including TVs, tablets, phones, games consoles, and set-top boxes. You can also watch Netflix films or programming on a computer.
Netflix Packages In South Africa
In 2023, the Netflix price in South Africa for the various packages is as follows:
| Mobile | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| R49 | R99 | R159 | R199 |
| Watch on 1 phone or tablet at a time | Watch on 1 supported device at a time | Watch on 2 supported devices at a time | Watch on 4 supported devices at a time |
| Unlimited movies, TV shows, and mobile games | Unlimited movies, TV shows, and mobile games | Unlimited movies, TV shows, and mobile games | Unlimited movies, TV shows, and mobile games |
| Ad-free TV shows and movies | Ad-free TV shows and movies | Ad-free TV shows and movies | Ad-free TV shows and movies |
| Download on 1 phone or tablet at a time | Download on 1 supported device at a time | Download on 2 supported devices at a time | Download on 6 supported devices at a time |
| Watch in HD | Watch in full HD | Watch in ultra HD | |
| Netflix Spatial Audio |
How much does Netflix cost per month in South Africa?
Netflix began denominating its South African prices in rands in August 2018, charging R99 for Basic, R139 for Standard, and R169 for Premium.
In October 2021, Netflix announced its first price increase for South Africa. It increased Netflix Standard to R159 and Premium to R199 per month.
What is the best alternative to Netflix in South Africa?
youtube.com ranked number 1 and is the most visited Streaming & Online TV website in South Africa in June 2023, followed by netflix.com as the runner-up, and dstv.com ranking in 3rd place as the leader of the Streaming & Online TV websites in South Africa.
How much is Netflix and Showmax per month in South Africa?
Netflix vs DStv vs Showmax — the best value for money
| Price per programme comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Titles | Price per month |
| Netflix Premium | 6,140 | R199.00 |
| Showmax Pro | 2,133 | R349.00 |
| DStv Premium | 1,442 | R699.00 |