Netflix is the model Filimo and Namava came from: a monthly subscription, a smooth app and originals from many countries. Its price keeps rising and its catalog differs by country.
Best in Playback and content qualityBest in User experience
Founded
1997
Based in
Los Gatos, United States
Business model
Film and series streaming subscription
Available in
Most countries, except Iran
Score by criterion, against the category
The tick on each bar is the category average; the signed number is the distance from it.
Catalog depth90+4
Playback and content quality94+11
Subscription price68-9
Taste-based recommendations92+16
User experience94+11
Good fit for
High-quality original series and films
Families who want several profiles and parental controls
Anyone who enjoys non-English content from many countries
Less suited when
People in Iran; Netflix is not available there
Anyone who wants new cinema releases immediately
Strengths
Originals from dozens of countries and languages
A very smooth app and playback on every device
Separate profiles, downloads and parental controls
Subtitles and dubbing in many languages
Opportunities for improvement
Room for improvement in: The subscription price has risen several times in recent years
Room for improvement in: Limits on sharing an account outside the household
Room for improvement in: The catalog differs by country and titles leave
Verdict
The best subscription viewing experience in the world; if you only want a few specific series, subscribe for a month and cancel.
What Netflix actually is
Netflix started in 1997 renting DVDs by post and took streaming global from 2007. It now operates in over 190 countries, the model Filimo and Namava run in Iran.
What you pay and what you get
A monthly subscription with several plans, including a cheaper ad-supported plan in some countries. Picture quality and simultaneous streams depend on the plan.
Where it is strong
Playback quality, app design and investment in local content from many countries have made Netflix the industry benchmark.
How it can improve, and what we could not verify
Prices keep rising and the catalog depends on the country. Netflix is not available in Iran, China, Russia and a few other countries.
Questions about Netflix
Does Netflix work in Iran?
No; in the Iran view, Filimo and Namava cover this space.
Why does the Netflix catalog differ by country?
Because streaming rights are bought country by country.
Is Netflix better than Filimo?
Netflix leads on quality and experience; Filimo on Persian content and price for Iranian users.
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