LC Video vs. the Competition
Each competitor is shown one below the other, followed by the LC block. LC prices are drafts set 10% below the cheapest verified competitor price, rounded to .99.
Feature Comparison
| Perk / Feature | YouTube Premium Individual[1] | Netflix Standard (Lowest Ad-Free)[2] | LC (Draft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price/mo | $15.99 | $19.99 | $17.99 |
| Price/yr | $159.99 | $239.88 (no annual plan; 12 × monthly) | $214.99 |
| Ad-free YouTube | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Background play and downloads | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| YouTube Music Premium | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ad-free streaming | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Full HD | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Downloads | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ad-free LC Video (LC) | ✗ | ✗ | Planned |
| Downloads for offline viewing (LC) | ✗ | ✗ | Planned |
| Perk count | 3 | 3 | 0 live + 2 planned |
✓ = listed on the cited source; ✗ = not listed on the cited source (not a claim the competitor lacks it). LC "Planned" items are not promised and are subject to launch.
YouTube Premium Individual[1]
Monthly: $15.99
Yearly: $159.99
Status: Reported (not verified)
Perks:
- Ad-free YouTube
- Background play and downloads
- YouTube Music Premium
Netflix Standard (Lowest Ad-Free)[2]
Monthly: $19.99
Yearly: $239.88 (no annual plan; 12 × monthly)
Status: Verified
Perks:
- Ad-free streaming
- Full HD
- Downloads
Life Coordination (Draft)
Monthly: $17.99
Yearly: $214.99
The math: Cheapest VERIFIED: Netflix Standard $19.99/mo ($239.88/yr). YouTube Premium ($15.99) is reported only, so it is not used. $19.99 × 0.9 = $17.99 → $17.99. $239.88 × 0.9 = $215.89 → $214.99. If YouTube Premium's price is verified later, LC would become $13.99/mo and $143.99/yr.
Perks (Planned, not promised):
- Ad-free LC Video — Planned
- Downloads for offline viewing — Planned
LC perks are subject to launch. Nothing listed here is promised or guaranteed.
Sources
- https://9to5google.com/2026/04/10/youtube-premium-us-price-hike/
- https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926
Prices from LC's competitor research (around Oct 6, 2026, US). Perk lists are summaries of the vendors' public pages and should be checked again before publishing.