Best Streaming Services in Pakistan 2026 With Real Prices

Netflix costs Rs 250 to Rs 1,100 a month in Pakistan, YouTube Premium PKR 479 (Lite PKR 299) and Spotify Premium Rs 379. We read these prices on each company's own Pakistan page on 28 September 2026. YouTube and Spotify both have a free tier with ads.

Picking the best streaming services in Pakistan used to mean guessing at prices. Most lists online still show old figures, and so did this page until we checked it again. The Netflix price here once said "from Rs 920". Netflix's own Pakistan page now starts at Rs 250.

So we rewrote it. Every price below comes from the company's own page, opened from Pakistan. Where a company does not publish a Pakistan price, we say so and do not guess.

Streaming prices in Pakistan compared for 2026

For video, Netflix runs from Rs 250 to Rs 1,100 a month and YouTube Premium costs PKR 479. For music, Spotify Premium is Rs 379 and YouTube Music Premium is PKR 349. Prime Video showed USD 5.99, not rupees, when we opened it from Pakistan.

Apple Music is marked "reported" because Apple has no Pakistan price page we could open. Payments in rupees are going through, but Apple has not announced a launch. The details are in our note on Apple Music in Pakistan.

Netflix is the best pick for films and series

Netflix has four plans in Pakistan: Mobile at Rs 250, Basic at Rs 450, Standard at Rs 800 and Premium at Rs 1,100 a month. All four are ad-free. Netflix lists no free trial and no ad plan for Pakistan.

The plan you need depends on the screen. Mobile works on one phone or tablet only, in 480p, and cannot cast to a TV. Basic gives one device in 720p. Standard gives two devices at once in 1080p. Premium gives four devices in 4K with HDR.

For a family sharing one smart TV, Standard is usually enough. Premium only makes sense on a 4K TV with a fast connection. The full plan list is on the Netflix price in Pakistan breakdown.

YouTube Premium is the best value for most people

YouTube Premium costs PKR 479 a month and removes ads, adds background play and downloads, and includes YouTube Music Premium. Premium Lite costs PKR 299 and removes ads from most non-music videos. Family is PKR 899 for up to six people.

Most Pakistanis already watch YouTube for free. That is why paid YouTube is good value: you pay only to remove the ads. Split across six people at one address, the Family plan comes to about PKR 150 each.

Students pay PKR 329 for full Premium, with a check every year. All plans show a one-month free trial for eligible new members. Lite, Student and Family prices are compared on the YouTube Premium price in Pakistan list.

Spotify and YouTube Music lead for songs

Spotify Premium costs Rs 379 a month for one person, Rs 199 for students, Rs 519 for Duo and Rs 679 for Family. YouTube Music Premium costs PKR 349, PKR 175 for students and PKR 579 for Family. Both have a free tier with ads.

Spotify has one clear edge here: its Pakistan page shows an Easypaisa option and a one-time Rs 399 month that does not renew. For someone without a card, that matters more than a few rupees. The student plans and payment options are set out on the Spotify Premium price in Pakistan list.

If you already pay PKR 479 for YouTube Premium, you get YouTube Music Premium with it. Buying Spotify on top only makes sense if you prefer its app and playlists.

Free streaming options that are legal in Pakistan

YouTube and YouTube Music are free with ads, and Spotify has a free tier with ads and fewer controls. These are the safe free choices. Sites that stream new films for free without a licence are not, and many carry harmful ads.

The old version of this page listed two free movie and cricket sites. We removed them. They host content without permission from the owners, and they are a common source of pop-ups and fake download buttons. Live cricket is shown legally on the broadcasters' own apps, which change from series to series.

Buying a cheap "shared" Netflix or Prime account from a seller is also a bad deal. Netflix says its extra member feature is unavailable in Pakistan, so these are usually someone else's login. The seller can change the password at any time, and your money is gone.

How to pay for streaming from Pakistan

Netflix and YouTube bill Visa or Mastercard cards, and YouTube says the card must be issued in Pakistan. Spotify also shows Easypaisa and Jazz options. Enable online and international use on your card before you sign up, or the first charge may fail.

1. Pick one service first, based on what you watch or listen to most.
2. Open the service's own website or app, not a reseller.
3. Turn on online and international payments for your debit card in your bank app.
4. Start the free trial if one is shown, and note the date it ends.
5. Cancel inside the service's account page if you do not want to keep it.

If your bank card is refused, a virtual dollar card in Pakistan is one option people use. Netflix says virtual cards work only "in select markets", so test with a small plan first.

Your bank may also add FBR's advance tax under section 236Y on card payments abroad. FBR's rate card lists 0.5% for people on the Active Taxpayers List and 1% for others. On a Rs 450 plan, that is under Rs 5.

Common questions

Which is the best streaming service in Pakistan?

For films and series, Netflix, from Rs 250 a month. For value, YouTube Premium at PKR 479, because it also covers music. For music alone, Spotify Premium at Rs 379 or YouTube Music Premium at PKR 349.

What is the cheapest Netflix plan in Pakistan?

Mobile, at Rs 250 a month. It works on one phone or tablet only, in 480p, and cannot cast to a TV.

Can I pay for streaming with Easypaisa or JazzCash?

Spotify's Pakistan page shows Easypaisa and Jazz options. Netflix and YouTube's direct checkout list cards only. We did not test a wallet payment.

Is Prime Video available in Pakistan?

Its sign-up page opened from Pakistan and showed USD 5.99 a month with a free trial offer. The rupee cost depends on your bank's exchange rate.

Which streaming apps are free in Pakistan?

YouTube, YouTube Music and Spotify all have free tiers with ads. Netflix has no free plan in Pakistan.

Do these prices include tax?

Netflix and Spotify say tax is included where they collect it. Your bank may still add FBR's 0.5% or 1% advance tax on card payments abroad.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked on 28 September 2026. Netflix plan prices and features are read on Netflix Help, Plans and Pricing with Pakistan selected. YouTube Premium, Lite, Family and Student prices are read on YouTube's Premium page, and YouTube Music Premium prices on its Music Premium page, both with Pakistan as the country. Spotify prices and payment options are read on Spotify Premium Pakistan. The Prime Video price is read on Prime Video's sign-up page, opened from Pakistan. Apple Music prices are reported only, because Apple has not published a Pakistan price page. The section 236Y rates are read in FBR's withholding tax rate card updated to 30 June 2026. We did not subscribe to any service or test a payment. Prices change by country and without notice, so check the company's page before you pay.