Netflix is the better choice for users who want a larger content library, more offline viewing options, and are willing to pay more for 4K streaming. Peacock is a good option for users who are looking for a more affordable streaming service and are located in the USA or its territories.
| Attribute | Netflix | Peacock |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription cost | Standard with Ads: $7.99/month, Standard: $17.99/month, Premium: $24.99/month, Adding an extra member: $8.99/month | Peacock offers several plans: Premium (with ads): $10.99/month or $109.99/year, Premium Plus (ad-free*): $16.99/month or $169.99/year, Select Tier: $7.99/month or $79.99/year. Eligible students can get Premium for $2.99/month for 12 months. |
| Ad-supported options | Available with the 'Standard with Ads' plan at $7.99/month. Includes 'all but a few movies and TV shows'. | Peacock Premium includes ads, with commercials limited to five minutes per hour. |
| Original content quality | Netflix invests heavily in original programming, leading to a library rich with exclusive, award-winning content. | Peacock is building its original content library but is still playing catch-up to Netflix. |
| Movie library size | Large library with over 15,000 titles. | Peacock has a robust film catalog with 3,950 titles. |
| TV show library size | Extensive content library that includes various genres, from popular TV series to critically acclaimed movies. | Peacock has 1,171 TV shows. Subscribers to the Premium level get access to over 80,000 hours of content. |
| Offline viewing availability | Available via the Netflix app on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and some tablets. Ad-Supported Plans: Limited to 15 downloads per device per calendar month. Ad-Free Plans: Allow up to 100 simultaneous downloads per device, depending on the plan. Basic Plan: Downloads on one device. Standard Plan: Downloads on two devices. Premium Plan: Downloads on up to six devices. | Downloads are available for select content for Premium Plus subscribers on supported mobile and tablet devices. |
| 4K streaming support | Only available on the Premium plan. | Peacock offers certain content in 4K Ultra HD to Premium and Premium Plus subscribers on some supported devices. |
| Number of supported devices | Standard with Ads: Watch on 2 supported devices at a time. Standard: Watch on 2 supported devices at a time. Premium: Watch on 4 supported devices at a time. | You can stream Peacock on up to three devices simultaneously. There's no limit to the number of devices an account can be logged into. |
| User interface and navigation | Netflix has updated its user interface. The new interface displays its show of the day/week/month at the top of the screen. Some users have expressed frustration with the new layout. | Peacock is updating their user interface which will be providing more information and a complete viewing experience. |
| Parental control features | Creating a Kids profile, Setting maturity ratings, Blocking specific titles, Locking profiles with a PIN, Requiring a PIN to add new profiles, Turning off autoplay. | Peacock offers profile-based Maturity Rating settings and Profile Pin protection. |
| Content download limits | Ad-supported plans are limited to 15 downloads per device per month. Ad-free plans allow up to 100 simultaneous downloads per device. Some titles have a yearly download limit. Downloaded content typically expires within 7-30 days, or 48 hours after starting playback. | Premium Plus accounts can have a total of 25 pieces of content downloaded across all devices at any one time. Some content can only be downloaded up to ten times per account. Downloaded content that you have started watching will automatically be removed after 48 hours. If downloaded content is not watched, it will automatically be removed from your downloads after 30 days or whenever the content leaves the platform. |
| Regional content availability | Netflix's global partnerships allow for a diverse range of content from different cultural contexts. Some titles are only available for download in selected regions. | Peacock streaming service is available only in the USA and certain US territories. |