Updated November 2026. Netflix in Canada costs $7.99, $18.99 or $23.99 a month before tax, depending on the plan. Those prices have held since January 2025. When Netflix raised US prices in March 2026, it told Canadian media the increase was not coming to Canada for now. Here is what each plan includes, what you actually pay after sales tax in your province, and how to pick the right one.
Netflix plans and prices in Canada
| Plan | Price / month (before tax) | Ads | Screens at once | Video quality | Download devices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard with ads | $7.99 | Yes | 2 | Full HD (1080p) | 2 |
| Standard | $18.99 | No | 2 | Full HD (1080p) | 2 |
| Premium | $23.99 | No | 4 | 4K Ultra HD + HDR | 6 |
The old Basic plan has been discontinued, so Standard with ads is now the only way to get Netflix for under $10 a month. Premium is the only plan with 4K, HDR and Netflix spatial audio.
What you actually pay after tax
Netflix adds sales tax based on where you live, so the monthly charge on your card is higher than the advertised price. Approximate totals for four provinces:
| Province (tax) | Standard with ads | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario (13% HST) | $9.03 | $21.46 | $27.11 |
| Quebec (5% GST + 9.975% QST) | $9.19 | $21.83 | $27.58 |
| British Columbia (5% GST + 7% PST) | $8.95 | $21.27 | $26.87 |
| Alberta (5% GST) | $8.39 | $19.94 | $25.19 |
Over a full year, before tax, that works out to $95.88 for Standard with ads, $227.88 for Standard and $287.88 for Premium.
Extra members: sharing outside your household
Netflix limits password sharing to people in your household. To give someone outside it their own access on your account, you can add an extra member:
- $5.99 a month for an extra member with ads, or $7.99 a month without ads.
- Standard allows one extra member; Premium allows up to two.
- Standard with ads does not allow extra members.
If two households would otherwise each pay for Standard, one Standard plan plus an ad-free extra member ($26.98 before tax) is cheaper than two separate subscriptions ($37.98).
Which plan should you choose?
- Standard with ads ($7.99): best if price matters most and you mostly watch on one or two screens. Expect ad breaks, and note that a small number of titles are not available on this plan.
- Standard ($18.99): the default for most households. No ads, Full HD, two screens at once.
- Premium ($23.99): worth it only if you have a 4K TV and good internet, or if more than two people stream at the same time.
Canada vs. the US
Since March 2026, US prices are $8.99 USD with ads, $19.99 USD for Standard and $26.99 USD for Premium. In Canadian dollars, Canadians currently pay less for every plan, which is unusual for a streaming service.
Will Netflix raise prices in Canada again?
Netflix has raised Canadian prices roughly every one to two years. The last increase, in January 2025, added $2 to Standard with ads (up from $5.99), $2.50 to Standard (up from $16.49) and $3 to Premium (up from $20.99). Netflix emails existing subscribers before a new price takes effect, so you will get notice before your bill changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial of Netflix in Canada? No. Netflix no longer offers free trials in Canada.
Does Netflix charge tax in Canada? Yes. GST, HST, QST or PST is added depending on your province, as shown in the table above.
Is Netflix cheaper through my phone or internet provider? Some Canadian providers include Netflix in bundles. Netflix notes that the price can differ when you subscribe through a package or add-on, so compare the bundle price with the direct price above.
Prices are taken from Netflix Canada’s official Plans and Pricing page and are in Canadian dollars. After-tax amounts are estimates rounded to the cent.
