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Bandcamp vs Netflix

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Bandcamp

Music & Audio Apps

An artist-first music platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Netflix logo

Netflix

Entertainment

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bandcamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bandcamp the vendor's own About page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2021 stated that when a fan buys something on Bandcamp, an average of 82 percent of the money goes to the artist or label, with the remainder covering Bandcamp's revenue share and payment processor fees; this is an average figure rather than a fixed per-sale rate and the capture is several years old; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: Bandcamp covers Music streaming, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bandcamp and Netflix actually diverge.

Attributes where Bandcamp and Netflix differ
AttributeBandcampNetflix
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
CategoryMusic & Audio AppsEntertainment
Founded20081997

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bandcamp

  • Music streaming
  • Downloads
  • Artist support
  • Merchandise
  • Community
  • Social media
  • Payment processing
  • Artist tools

Only in Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Parental controls
  • Auto-play next episode

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bandcamp

  • Artist discoverynot Netflix
  • Music supportnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot Bandcamp
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot Bandcamp
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot Bandcamp

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bandcamp

  • The vendor's own About page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2021 stated that when a fan buys something on Bandcamp, an average of 82 percent of the money goes to the artist or label, with the remainder covering Bandcamp's revenue share and payment processor fees; this is an average figure rather than a fixed per-sale rate and the capture is several years old

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

Pricing, plan by plan

Bandcamp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited listening
    • Artist support

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

Which should you pick?

Choose Bandcamp if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want downloads.
Bandcamp review

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is Bandcamp or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. Bandcamp starts at Free and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bandcamp or Netflix?
Bandcamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bandcamp and $6.99/month for Netflix.
Does Bandcamp or Netflix run on more platforms?
Bandcamp runs on Web, Ios, Android. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
Can I use Bandcamp for free?
Yes. Bandcamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Netflix starts at $6.99/month.
What is Bandcamp best used for?
Bandcamp is most often used for artist discovery, music support. Of those, artist discovery and music support are not what Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can Bandcamp do that Netflix cannot?
Bandcamp covers Music streaming, Downloads, Artist support, Merchandise. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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