Simultaneous streams differ by service and plan: Netflix and Disney+ allow two (Standard) or four (Premium), Prime Video three, and Apple TV+ up to six — and all now restrict account sharing to your household, with paid extra members for others. This data guide compares multi-device limits and the new sharing rules, with a table. For plan prices, see our European streaming prices guide.
Simultaneous Streams by Service
How many people can watch at the same time. Registered-device counts are higher; streams are the real limit.
| Service | Simultaneous streams | Sharing rule | Extra member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | 2 (Standard) / 4 (Premium) | One household | ≈ €4.99/mo |
| Disney+ | 2 (Standard) / 4 (Premium) | One household | Paid extra member |
| Prime Video | Up to 3 | Amazon Household | Household sharing |
| Apple TV+ | Up to 6 | Family Sharing (6) | Included in family |
The New Sharing Rules
The big shift in recent years is the end of casual password-sharing between homes:
- Netflix — accounts are one household; an extra member outside it costs ≈ €4.99/mo.
- Disney+ — similar household and paid-sharing rules introduced.
- Prime Video — shares via an Amazon Household (two adults plus children).
- Apple TV+ — Family Sharing for up to six people you’re grouped with.
So a single account suits one home; separate households need extra members or their own accounts.
| Household | Right plan | Streams |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 people | A Standard plan | 2 streams is plenty |
| Busy family (3–4 screens) | A Premium plan on Netflix or Disney+ | 4 streams |
| Large household (5–6 screens) | Apple TV+ or plan around Premium caps | Up to 6 streams |
| Sharing with another home | Add a paid extra member | Rather than breaking the rules |
Matching Streams to Your Household
- 1–2 people: a Standard plan (2 streams) is plenty.
- Busy family (3–4 screens): a Premium plan (4 streams) on Netflix or Disney+.
- Large household (5–6 screens): Apple TV+ (6) or plan around Premium caps.
- Sharing with another home: add a paid extra member rather than breaking the rules.
- Downloads help too: offline downloads don’t count against live streams.
The Bottom Line
Multi-device limits come down to simultaneous streams — two to four on Netflix and Disney+ by tier, three on Prime, up to six on Apple TV+ — and every service now ties accounts to one household, charging for extra members beyond it. Match the plan’s streams to how many people watch at once, and use an extra-member slot for another home. Compare offline downloads, see plan prices in our European streaming prices guide and Netflix plans compared, and look up any term in the streaming glossary.