Netflix Premium is better for users primarily interested in movies, TV shows, and mobile gaming with ad-free viewing across multiple devices. PlayStation Plus Premium is more suitable for PlayStation gamers who want access to a library of downloadable and streamable games, classic titles, and cloud storage for game saves, despite some limitations and potential streaming quality issues.
| Attribute | Netflix Premium | PlayStation Plus Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming quality (4K, HDR) | Offers up to 4K Ultra HD with HDR (High Dynamic Range). Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Requires a steady internet connection of at least 25 megabits per second. | Supports up to 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR for PS5 titles. PS4 games are streamed at 1080p, and PS3 games at 720p. Requires a minimum internet speed of 5 Mbps, 15 Mbps for 1080p, and 38 Mbps+ for 4K. |
| Number of concurrent streams | Allows streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously. | Not available |
| Offline viewing availability | Downloads are available on up to 6 supported devices. Downloads are available on Android, iOS, Amazon Fire tablets, and some Chromebooks. The Netflix app for Windows PCs no longer supports downloads. | Not available for streamed content. Offline viewing is available for downloaded games within the Extra and Premium tiers. |
| Content library size (movies, TV shows, games) | Provides access to Netflix's entire library of movies, TV shows, and mobile games. Netflix adds new TV shows and movies every week. Netflix has a particularly appealing kids section with a kid-friendly user interface. | Access to a catalog of 400+ PS4 and PS5 games (Extra and Premium tiers). Up to 100 ad-free movies through the Sony Pictures Core app for Premium subscribers. Access to classic games from PS1, PS2, PSP, and streamed PS3 titles (Premium tier). |
| Original content quality and quantity | Netflix has a large catalog of original TV shows and movies, with over 2,000 titles. Netflix has a vast library of original content, including global hits and Emmy winners. | Movies are available through the Sony Pictures Core app. The catalog includes movies such as Looper, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, Elysium, and Resident Evil Damnation. The movie library is updated periodically. |
| Device compatibility | Compatible with a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, streaming media players, game consoles, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, smartphones, tablets, PCs, and laptops. Netflix is known for its user-friendly layout. | PS5 consoles (PS5, PS4, PS3 games). PS4 consoles (PS4, PS3 games). PC via the PlayStation Plus app (PS4, PS3 games). PlayStation Portal (select PS5 games via remote play, not cloud streaming). |
| Price | $24.99 per month in the US. You can add up to 2 extra members who don't live with you for an additional fee of $8.99 each per month. | Monthly: $17.99, Quarterly: $49.99, Yearly: $159.99 |
| Ad-free viewing | Provides an uninterrupted, ad-free viewing experience. | Yes, for the selection of movies available to stream for Premium members. |
| Game streaming quality (resolution, latency) | Not available | Up to 4K resolution at 60fps with HDR on PS5. PS4 games stream at 1080p, PS3 at 720p. Supports 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound and Tempest 3D Audio where available. Streaming games may have occasional floatiness, compressed graphics, and noticeable input delay compared to playing locally. |
| Game download availability | Games are fully available for mobile users. | Yes, for many games in the Extra and Premium tiers. |
| Cloud storage for game saves | Some games support cloud saves, while others only save progress locally on the device. Some games do not support cloud saves, meaning progress is only saved locally on the device. | 100GB of cloud storage for PS4 game saves and 100GB for PS5 game saves. Limited to 1000 PS4 saved data files. |
| Exclusive content (movies, shows, games) | Offers access to exclusive content, including critically acclaimed original series and movies. Netflix is launching new games every month. Netflix offers a variety of game genres, including action, strategy, and puzzles. | Classic games from older PlayStation consoles (PS1, PS2, PSP) in the Premium tier. Time-limited game trials (Premium tier). Access to stream up to 100 Sony movies ad-free (Premium tier). |