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The Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) business model has become a prevalent business model for companies offering TV streaming services. The likes of Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu,  YouTube TV, Peacock (a subsidiary of Comcast) have all gained considerable market share using this model. But it was Netflix that made it famous as one of the first companies to test the model. Netflix started in 1997 as a DVD rental platform sending DVDs to different homes by email. But the transition to a streaming platform started in 2017, almost 10 years after.<\/p>

Despite the intense competition from other players and despite working on yet another major transition in 2022, Netflix remains the industry leader. But the question is, apart from subscriptions, how else does Netflix make money to remain competitive, making $29.6 billion in revenue in 2021?<\/p>

So if you are considering starting a business with a similar model or are just a researcher interested in the knowledge, stay put as I share details of how Netflix makes money from all of its services.<\/p>

What is Netflix?<\/span><\/h2>

Netflix is a popular media streaming content provider on a subscription basis. It allows subscribers to watch TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on-demand and a wide range of Internet-based devices. The company also provides DVD rental plans where it supplies shows and movies on DVDs. This is the original model it started with. And even though over 95% of consumers now prefer to access the most popular Netflix content online, the company still offers its original DVD-by-mail service, at least in the U.S. Also among Netflix services is a range of mobile games.<\/p>

There are 3 different plans for Netflix subscription services. And the plan determines the number of devices a subscriber can view content with and the quality (SD, HD, Ultra HD) they can view. And the subscription is usually monthly.<\/p>

But beyond subscriptions, there are other ways through which Netflix makes money. Let’s explore them in detail.<\/p>

How Does Netflix Make Money<\/span><\/h2>

There are three simple plans in the Netflix streaming subscription model:<\/p>