Netflix v

s Blockbuster Online

The two largest online movie rental websites

Websites

The Companies
Founded in 1997 Company was founded in 1985; online rentals started 2004
Subscribers
More than 10 million members (as of Feb 2009) More than 3 million members (as of Jan 2007)
Total Number of Titles
More than 100,000 More than 90,000
How It Works

Your movie rentals delivered
Tell us what movies you want and we'll deliver them to you. Get DVDs by mail and instantly watch movies (some new releases) & TV episodes (including current season) streamed from Netflix to your TV via a Netflix ready device or online on your PC or Mac.


Choose a monthly plan that's right for you
We have plans that allow you to have anywhere from 1 DVD to 8 DVDs out at-a-time with most plans allowing unlimited DVD exchanges each month. Plus, all plans include the ability to watch instantly on your PC and all unlimited plans include the ability to watch instantly on your TV via a Netflix ready device.


Over 100,000 titles on DVD
Classics to New Releases to TV episodes and more.

We have 100 shipping points nationwide and nearly 95 percent of our members receive their DVDs in about one-business day.


Over 12,000 choices you can watch instantly on your PC, Mac or TV
Instantly watch movies (some new releases) & TV episodes (including current season) from over 12,000 choices online on your PC or Mac or on your TV via an Internet connected Netflix ready device. This is a bonus to the DVDs you get by mail and is included with your membership for no additional monthly membership fee.


There's no catch - really
There are no due dates or late fees - ever!


Try us for FREE
Try us free for 2 weeks. If you enjoy Netflix, do nothing and your membership will automatically continue on the plan you have selected for as long as you choose to remain a member. See Terms of Use for complete membership and free trial details. You can also simply cancel your account before your free trial ends and you won't be charged.


Starting your free trial
Simply enter your email address, create a password, and click the continue button.


Cancel anytime
You can easily cancel anytime, online, 24 hours a day. There are no cancellation fees although there are no refunds for partial months.


About us
We're the world's largest online DVD rental service providing entertainment to more than 10 million members - and growing! Every day (Monday through Friday), we send over 1.8 million DVDs to our members nationwide. In fact, Netflix has been named the #1 retail website for customer satisfaction for seven consecutive surveys since 2005 by ForeSee Results.


Rent Online, Exchange In-Store with BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™

Only BLOCKBUSTER Total Access gives you the convenience of renting movies online and the ability to exchange them in-store for FREE rentals. When you're finished watching a DVD, you can return it by mail or exchange it for FREE movie rentals or discounted game rentals at participating BLOCKBUSTER® stores (up to plan limits on exchanges).*


Rent Online, Return by Mail with BLOCKBUSTER® By Mail

Don't have a BLOCKBUSTER store nearby or prefer the simplicity of a mail-only rental service? BLOCKBUSTER By Mail might be right for you. BLOCKBUSTER By Mail lets you rent online and return movies by mail. You can also choose to return your online rentals to a BLOCKBUSTER store in exchange for discounted movie and game rentals.


No Due Dates or Late Fees

There are no due dates for online rentals or free in-store exchanges*, so you don't have to worry about getting a movie back on time.


No Extra Charge for Blu-ray

Load up your Queue with as many Blu-ray titles as you want - we don't charge any additional fees for Blu-ray DVDs rented online.


More than 90,000 Titles, from Cinema Classics to the Hottest New Releases

Our online DVD library has more than 90,000 titles, and it's growing every week. With that many movies, you're sure to find something to watch!


Movies Delivered Right to Your Mailbox

Renting DVDs is as easy as picking up your mail. Simply visit blockbuster.com and add movies to your Queue. DVDs usually arrive within 1-2 business days**.


Free Shipping

All BLOCKBUSTER Online plans include free shipping, both ways.


Special Online and In-store Offers

As a BLOCKBUSTER Online member, you'll receive emails for exclusive deals and discounts to use in our stores or with our online partners.


* BLOCKBUSTER Total Access In-store Exchange: Valid at participating BLOCKBUSTER® stores. You may exchange your online rentals for free in-store movie or discounted game rental exchanges, up to your plan's limit per billing month (if applicable). Online rental must be presented at the checkout counter of a participating BLOCKBUSTER® store in the return mail envelope provided by BLOCKBUSTER Online at time of exchange.

Free in-store movie exchanges will count towards the number of DVDs you are allowed out at-a-time under your Total Access plan. For example, if you have a 3 DVDs out-at-a-time plan, your free in-store movie exchange will count towards the 3 DVDs you are allowed out. You will not receive your next online rental until you return your free in-store exchange. At participating stores, free in-store movie exchanges have no due dates and are not subject to in-store rental terms. You may keep your free in-store movie exchanges as long as you like, provided you remain a Total Access subscriber.

Discounted in-store game rental exchanges will not count towards the number of DVDs you are allowed out under your Total Access plan. Therefore, when you take a discounted game rental exchange, the next available selection from your BLOCKBUSTER Online queue will begin to be processed. Unlike free movie exchanges, discounted game exchanges are subject to store rental terms and conditions, including due dates and charges which may apply to rentals not returned by the due date. See store for complete in-store rental terms and conditions.  

Separate, complimentary in-store membership required for all in-store exchanges. Your store membership account must be in good standing for you to use your Total Access exchanges. If your account is not in good standing the store may not allow you to rent until your account is brought back into good standing. All in-store rentals must be returned to the store where they were originally rented. See your receipt for store location and due dates (if applicable).

Please see the full Total Access terms and conditions at http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate/termsAndConditions.  

** One business day delivery for BLOCKBUSTER based on more than 90% of our subscribers being within one-day postal delivery zone. Certain subscribers may experience longer delivery times.

Pricing Plans

Unlimited Plans

$8.99 a month

1 DVD out at-a-time

(Exchange DVDs as often as you want)

plus

Instantly watch online on your PC or Mac or instantly on your TV via a Netflix ready device - all for no additional monthly fee. Instantly watch as often as you want, anytime you want.


$13.99 a month

2 DVDs out at-a-time

(Exchange DVDs as often as you want)

plus

Instantly watch online on your PC or Mac or instantly on your TV via a Netflix ready device - all for no additional monthly fee. Instantly watch as often as you want, anytime you want.


$16.99 a month

3 DVDs out at-a-time

(Exchange DVDs as often as you want)

plus

Instantly watch online on your PC or Mac or instantly on your TV via a Netflix ready device - all for no additional monthly fee. Instantly watch as often as you want, anytime you want.


Limited Plan

$4.99 a month

1 DVD out at-a-time

(Limit 2 per month)

plus

Instantly watch up to 2 hours of movies (some new releases) & TV episodes (including current season) online on your PC or Mac for no additional fee.

BLOCKBUSTER By Mail plans offer By Mail only service with online rentals delivered and returned by mail. These plans are perfect for those subscribers who want the simplicity of returning movies by mail only and as well as those without a BLOCKBUSTER store in their local area. However, as an added bonus, you can make an exchange with an online mailer for a $1.99 in store rental with a By Mail plan.


By Mail Plans:

  • 1-out 2 DVDs By Mail - $3.99 per month
  • 1-out Unlimited By Mail - $8.99 per month
  • 2-out Unlimited By Mail - $13.99 per month
  • 3-out Unlimited By Mail - $15.99 per month

BLOCKBUSTER Total Access plans deliver online rentals by mail plus the option of exchanging online rentals for free in-store movie rentals or discounted game rentals up to monthly plan limits on exchanges, at a participating BLOCKBUSTER store. Or, you can choose to go with an unlimited BLOCKBUSTER Total Access Premium plan, which allows you to exchange as many online rentals as you want, at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores.


Total Access Plans: 

  • 1-out 2 DVDs By Mail - 2 Free Exchanges - $9.99 per month
  • 1-out Unlimited By Mail - 2 Free Exchanges - $11.99 per month
  • 2-out Unlimited By Mail - 3 Free Exchanges - $16.99 per month
  • 3-out Unlimited By Mail - 5 Free Exchanges - $19.99 per month

Total Access Premium Plans: 

  • 1-out Unlimited By Mail - Unlimited Exchanges - $21.99 per month
  • 2-out Unlimited By Mail - Unlimited Exchanges - $29.99 per month
  • 3-out Unlimited By Mail - Unlimited Exchanges - $34.99 per month
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