Though it started as DVD-by-mail subscription service, Netflix has grown into one of the biggest streaming platforms around.
With a roster that has some of the most talked-about shows and movies — everybody wants Nobody Wants This and we’re still not over KPop Demon Hunters — and more dropping every day, including Oscar hopefuls like Possible Love, La Bola Negra, Ink and Ray Gunn, there’s never been a better time to be a Netflix subscriber.
However, streaming costs are rising and we understand looking to save a few bucks anywhere you can.
Did you know that, even without Netflix offering a free trial, you can get the streamer for free? Here’s how.
Is There a Netflix Free Trial?
No, unfortunately Netflix does not offer a free trial.
How Much is Netflix Monthly?
Netflix currently offers three subscription plans: standard with ads ($8.99/month), standard and premium.
Standard with ads allows you to stream ad-supported content on two devices at a time, offline download on two devices at a time, and stream in 1080P (Full HD). Standard is the same, just ad-free, but it does include more movies and TV shows as some titles are locked for Standard with ads subscribers.
Premium allows you to watch content in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR on four supported devices at a time, download offline on six devices and gives the option to add up to two extra members who don’t live with you.
Netflix Subscription Options
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is the latest provider to offer free Netflix to subscribers.
The deal, which launched in late August 2026 and ends on Nov. 17, will give you not one, not two, but 12 months of Netflix completely free.
It’s this easy: head over to DIRECTV and subscribe to any of their Genre Packs, including MyEntertainment, MySports and MyNews. From there, all you have to do is add a Gemini Device (streaming stick) to your genre pack. You’ll get a five-day free trial before payment kicks in and Netflix free for one year as long as you remain subscribed.
Is There A Netflix Student Discount?
No. Netflix does not currently have a student discount.
Best Movies on Netflix
Per Netflix, these are the top ten shows on the service as of Nov. 6.
- Surviving Hurricane Otis
- Gladiator II
- Don’t Trust the Couple Upstairs
- Collision Course
- Animals
- Champions
- Hubie Halloween
- KPop Demon Hunters
- Twilight
- The Day After Tomorrow
Best Shows on Netflix
Per Netflix, these are the top ten shows on the service as of Nov. 6.
- The One About Matthew Perry
- Nobody Wants This Season 3
- The Fall of El Mayo
- From Season 1
- Love is Blind Season 11
- From Season 2
- Minimum Wage Season 1
- Raw: 2026
- Instadocs: Jane Doe v. Cornell
- From Season 3
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This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Decider, the New York Post, and Page Six. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, how to watch your favorite sports teams and movies on each streaming service and the very best in tech, like soundbars, to enhance your viewing experience. Not only does Angela test and compare the services, devices and merch she writes about, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and the New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.
