Should I cancel Netflix and use library streaming instead?

Whether you should cancel Netflix and rely on library streaming depends on what you actually watch.

• Keep Netflix if you mainly watch big current TV shows, popular originals, or want a large on-demand catalog without borrowing limits.
• Switch or downgrade if you mostly watch movies, documentaries, indie films, or older TV and your library offers services like Kanopy, Hoopla, or something similar that matches your tastes.
• A middle ground is to cancel Netflix for a while and use library streaming, then re-subscribe when a show you want returns.

Library streaming can be a great free option, but it usually does not fully replace Netflix for people who follow mainstream hit series or want the broadest selection. That said, for some users it can be an easy replacement if the library’s catalog covers the kinds of movies and shows they actually watch. Access and viewing limits vary by library, so check your local library’s current offerings before deciding.