US roundups stop at stickers: Max Standard $18.49 versus Netflix Standard $19.99, dated 29 Aug 2026. Abroad they can tie at the floor and then diverge. Both Standard plans bottom out in Pakistan at Rs 800 / $2.89. Rails: /how-to-pay/.
Which is cheaper, Netflix or Max?
Dated Standard cells, 29 Aug 2026:
| Product | Cheapest verified country | Local | USD | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix Standard | Pakistan | Rs 800 | $2.89 | $19.99 |
| Max Standard | Pakistan | Rs 800 | $2.89 | $18.49 |
Same-country snapshots:
| Country | Netflix Standard | Max Standard | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Rs 800 = $2.89 | Rs 800 = $2.89 | Tie |
| Turkey | ₺289.99 = $6.05 | ₺229.90 = $4.80 | Max |
| Philippines | ₱449 = $7.26 | ₱269 = $4.35 | Max |
| United States | $19.99 | $18.49 | Max |
| Egypt | EGP 190 = $3.77 | no dated Standard cell | Netflix only |
| Nigeria | ₦6,500 = $4.80 | no dated Standard cell | Netflix only |
| India | ₹499 = $5.21 | no dated Standard cell | Netflix only |
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How you pay
Netflix India: UPI on netflix.com/in, no gift cards, PayPal dead 2021. Netflix Turkey: TRY gift codes still exist. Apple-billed Netflix is a different door.
Max is a Warner storefront. Do not paste Netflix TRY codes onto Max.
A VPN does not complete a foreign-card payment. We will not invent a Netflix Mobile rupee next to ₹499.
Methodology: methodology.