Netflix is a monthly subscription service, meaning users have to pay a subscription fee every month to continue use. The precise subscription fee depends on the type of subscription the user opts for, as well as the country they are in. Most regions offer a one-month free trial period for new users, allowing them to try out the service before paying.

Netflix is a streaming video service, which provides users with access to a wide range of TV shows, movies, documentaries and other video content. The service has an extensive content library, which is updated regularly and which varies from one region to another.

Since 2016, the Netflix software has provided the option to download videos, allowing users to watch them offline. This is completely legal, although not all videos on the service are available for download. The use of third party software or apps to download videos from Netflix is not technically illegal in most regions, although it is a violation of the service's terms and conditions, meaning the use of such software can result in account termination.