Is Netflix or Disney+ cheaper in Italy?
Disney+ starts at a lower monthly price than Netflix (around EUR 10.99 against an average of EUR 13.99) and offers a strong annual discount, but Netflix has a wider catalogue and an ad-supported plan that lowers the outlay. The choice depends more on what you watch than on the price.
| Options compared | Average cost | Price range | Strength | Weakness | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscribing to Netflix in Italy | €13.99 | €6.99 – €25 | The larger catalogue and a steadier stream of original productions; the ad-supported tier cuts the monthly outlay sharply. | The ad-free 4K plan is the most expensive option here, and its price has been raised more than once. | Confidence: High |
| Subscribing to Disney+ in ItalyLowest cost in this comparison | €10.99 | €6.99 – €15.99 | A lower entry monthly price and a strong annual discount; a natural fit for families given the Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars brands. | A catalogue concentrated on a few franchises: outside them the range is narrower than Netflix's. | Confidence: High |
Netflix or Disney+: which is better value
Netflix and Disney+ are the two streaming subscriptions Italians compare most, and they are also the only two it genuinely makes sense to place side by side: both are paid monthly, so the figures are comparable without any sleight of hand. Amazon Prime, which often enters the same conversation, is paid annually and bundles far more than video: comparing it here would mean adding apples to oranges. This comparison looks only at the real monthly cost of the two video services and at what you get in return, keeping the list price separate from what you actually pay if you pick the ad-supported or annual plan.
Our verdict
If you mostly watch recent films and series across different genres, Netflix remains the service with the broader catalogue and earns its higher price. If there are children in the house, or you are attached to the Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars brands, Disney+ costs less per month and the annual plan makes the saving real. On entry price alone Disney+ wins; on value for the amount of content it depends on how broad your taste is. Neither should be chosen on the figure alone: both adjust their prices regularly, so it is worth re-checking before you subscribe and cancelling the months you do not actually use.
Who each option suits
- Choose Disney+ for the lowest monthly cost, or if you mostly watch family content and the group's major franchises.
- Choose Netflix for the broadest catalogue and more original productions, if you are willing to pay a little more for it.
- On either service, consider the ad-supported plan if you watch rarely: it lowers the monthly cost noticeably.
- If you only use a service at certain times of year, cancel and re-subscribe rather than paying twelve months: neither has an exit penalty.
Frequently asked questions
Can I compare Amazon Prime this way too?
Not on a direct monthly basis: Amazon Prime in Italy is paid mainly annually and includes delivery, music and more besides video. Comparing it monthly against Netflix and Disney+ would give a misleading number, because it would add up different services. That is why we keep it in a separate guide rather than in this comparison.
Are the ad-supported prices included in the comparison?
The comparison uses each service's standard plan as the reference, but both detail guides also list the ad-supported plan, which lowers the monthly cost. If you watch rarely, it is often the better-value option on either platform.
How often do these prices change?
Often. Streaming services revise their prices as frequently as once a year or more, which is why this comparison has a short next-review date. Before subscribing it is always worth re-checking the current price on the provider's site.
How we worked it out
The monthly prices come from this site's two detail guides, each verified against the provider's own official price list. The comparison uses monthly cost because it is the unit common to both services; for Disney+ the annual discount is expressed as an equivalent monthly cost. Telecoms bundles and time-limited promotions are excluded, as they change too often to compare.
First comparison published on 23 July 2026, with prices verified against the detail guides updated on the same date.