Netflix is raising prices, adding ads, and may soon start cracking down on people who share passwords, so you might be thinking about canceling your subscription all together. Even though the streaming service has a lot of popular movies and shows that you can’t get anywhere else, there is no lack of good content on other platforms in 2023.
If you want to stop using Netflix, the process is pretty easy. You can follow our step-by-step guide and look at our list of alternatives to Netflix to find other ways to watch.
How to Cancel Netflix
Cancelling your Netflix membership is really easy. Just follow these steps:
- Log in to your Netflix Account online or on the mobile app
- Click the drop-down menu in the top right corner of the screen (or click the user icon on the app)
- Select ‘Account’ from the list to access account management
- Click the big ‘Cancel Membership’ button just below the ‘Membership & Billing’ section
- Click ‘Finish Cancellation’ to confirm
What are Some Good Netflix Alternatives?
If you do end your subscription, you won’t be able to watch some of the best Netflix movies and shows. That means you can’t watch Stranger Things or The Witcher anymore, but if that’s not a deal-breaker for you, there are other good services that cost less. Also, it’s important to remember that if you pay for Amazon Prime, you already have access to Prime Video.
Here are a few of the best ways to stream in 2023:
The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle
At the moment, a basic Netflix membership costs $9.99 per month and lets you watch Netflix on one screen at a time. You can get the Disney+ deal, which includes Hulu and ESPN+, for just $4 more.
If you want to get the most for your money, this is likely the best choice. For $13.99 a month with ads or $19.99 a month without, you can watch new Marvel shows, Hulu Originals, Star Wars shows, sports, and more.
HBO Max
The HBO online service, HBO Max, is also a great choice. The basic contract with ads costs $9.99 per month, while the version without ads costs $14.99 per month. In both cases, you can have up to 5 accounts.
The best thing about HBO Max, though, is that it has its own programming. You can watch movies and shows made by HBO, as well as shows and movies from DC, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, and Studio Ghibli. You can also watch The Last of Us episodes and the biggest Warner Bros. movies like “The Batman” as soon as they become available to view.
Also, it was recently revealed that HBO Max and Discovery+ will be merged into a single service. This will add even more content to the platform.
Apple TV+
If you want to cut your viewing budget by a lot, Apple TV+ is one of the cheapest services you can get right now. You can try it out for free for 7 days and then pay only $6.99 per month. When you buy an Apple device, you can also choose to get 3 months of the service for free.
Even though Apple TV+ doesn’t have as much material as Netflix, it does have some of the year’s best original shows and movies. One of its first movies, CODA, won the Oscar for best picture.
