Is there a way you can still watch Netflix for free?

If you're thinking about taking Netflix for a test-drive, you will require some luck.

Netflix cancelled free trials in Australia back in March 2020 and has yet to bring them back. For a while Netflix allowed anyone to watch a small catalogue of content completely free for non-subscribers. However, as of 2023 that's also no longer an option.

In May 2023 Netflix also implemented a password sharing crackdown which has stopped the freeloading everyone enjoyed. This leaves you with no option to get yourself a free look at Netflix directly.

However, Netflix does still sometimes have partnerships with different companies that may result in some sort of "free value". One of those is currently with an AGL electricity plan, which gives you free Netflix with ads. You can upgrade your Netflix to Standard or Premium with AGL, but the offer still only applies a discount of $7 per month which equates to $84 per year.

There's also always the option take advantage of frequent flyer points hacks with gift cards.

The cheapest Netflix plan starts at per $6.99 month but that has ads. Unless you already have the Basic plan, which is unavailable to new or rejoining subscribers, your cheapest way to watch Netflix without ads costs $16.99 a month.

Product AUFTV-NEW Free trial period Max video quality Simultaneous streams Monthly price
Netflix Standard with ads
Netflix logo
N/A
HD
2
$6.99
Netflix Standard
Netflix logo
N/A
HD
2
$16.99
Netflix Premium
Netflix logo
N/A
4K
4
$22.99
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All Netflix plans offer access to the streaming giant’s entire catalogue of TV shows and movies. If you're giving the service a go for the first time, check out our list of best Netflix TV shows and favourite Netflix movies to get started.

Want free streaming instead?

Looking for other platforms that still offer streaming free trials? Then take the streaming services below for a test-drive before deciding on a service that suits you. Just remember that free trials are only eligible for new customers.

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Product AUFTV-NEW Free trial period Max video quality Simultaneous streams Monthly price
Hubbl
Hubbl logo
7 days
4K
4
BritBox
BritBox logo
7 days
4K
4
$9.99
Kayo Sports Basic
Kayo Sports logo
7 days
4K
2
$35
Paramount+ Standard
Paramount+ logo
7 days
HD
2
$9.99
BINGE Standard
Binge logo
7 days
4K
2
$19
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon logo
30 days
4K
3
$9.99
Apple TV+
Apple logo
7 days
4K
3
$12.99
Crunchyroll Mega Fan
Crunchyroll logo
14 days
HD
4
$13.99
beIN SPORTS CONNECT
beIN SPORTS CONNECT logo
7 days
HD
1
$14.99
NBA League Pass
NBA logo
N/A
HD
1
$24.99
Foxtel Now
Foxtel logo
10 days
HD
2
$25
AMC+ via Prime Video Channels
Amazon logo
7 days
4K
3
$8.99
Lionsgate+ via Prime Video channels
Amazon logo
7 days
4K
3
$3.99
Binge Basic with Ads
Binge logo
7 days
HD
1
$10
Binge Premium
Binge logo
7 days
4K
4
$22
Crunchyroll Fan
Crunchyroll logo
14 days
HD
1
$10.99
League Pass Premium
NBA logo
N/A
HD
3
$32.99
hayu
hayu logo
7 days
HD
1
$6.99
Acorn TV
Acorn TV logo
7 days
HD
4
$6.99
Shudder
Shudder logo
7 days
HD
1
$6.99
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