How Much Does Nebula Cost?

Published on November 3, 2025 | Prices Last Reviewed for Freshness: November 2025
Written by Alec Pow - Economic & Pricing Investigator | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources.

Nebula is a creator-owned streaming platform with ad-free videos, originals, podcasts, and extended cuts called Nebula Plus, and the prices are straightforward as of October 2025, $6 per month or $60 per year, billed directly on the site.

Article Highlights

• Direct pricing is $6 per month or $60 per year as of October 2025.
• Creator links commonly discount year one to $36 (about $3 per month effective).
• App-store prices can differ by region and SKU; always check the listing at checkout.
• The Curiosity Stream bundle ended; taking both now is about $99.99 per year on standard annuals.
• Mobile apps support offline downloads and casting to supported devices.

How Much Does Nebula Cost?

Nebula sells two core terms, monthly and annual, both giving the same library, with early releases and Nebula Originals included, and the annual option reduces the effective monthly price to $5 by prepaying $60 for the year (see the web join page).

Creators often share referral links or codes that discount the annual plan by forty percent for new subscribers, which drops the first year to $36 or $3 per month, effective. Common examples live on creator pages such as Wendover.

The Nebula streaming service also offers a $300 lifetime membership. This gives users ad-free access to a curated selection of high-quality educational, documentary, and creative videos from independent creators. Nebula is known for its affordable pricing compared to larger platforms; see the PCMag review and a Mashable comparison for context.

App-store catalog pages show multiple in-app purchase SKUs and regional prices, which can differ from direct web rates and can be displayed in local currency, for example, an Apple listing that includes “YEARLY 70,00 €” in some regions, so check the price shown at checkout (see this regional Apple listing).

Also check our articles about the cost of Angel Studios, SiriusXM, or Passionflix.

Real Life Cost Examples

Scenario 1, month to month: you sign up on the website at $6 in a U.S. state where digital services may be taxed; you could see an extra line for sales tax on the invoice, and you are billed each month until you cancel. It is simple.

Scenario 2, discounted annual via creator link: you use a creator page and pay $36 for the first year, which works out to $3 per month effective; after the first year your renewal typically reverts to the standard $60 unless a new promotion is offered.

Scenario 3, app-store purchase on iPhone or iPad: you download the Nebula app, see in-app purchase options for monthly or yearly, proceed through Apple billing, and your Apple receipt reflects the chosen SKU with local taxes handled by Apple; the app supports offline downloads.

Scenario 4, pairing with Curiosity Stream now that the old bundle ended: Curiosity Stream costs $39.99 per year for Standard as of 2025 and no longer includes Nebula, so taking both services today costs $60 + $39.99 = $99.99 per year if you buy standard annual for each (see the Smart Bundle FAQ).

Cost Breakdown

What you pay is the base subscription plus any taxes or fees from the platform where you buy; direct web purchases charge the list price and applicable taxes, while app-store purchases reflect pricing set in those stores which can incorporate developer-program fees.

App-store economics can influence list prices because Apple and Google charge service fees on subscriptions. Apple moves a developer from 30% to 15% revenue share after a subscriber’s first year (see Apple subscriptions), and Google charges 15% for subscription products from day one (see Google Play fees).

Factors Influencing the Cost

Your total can change with platform choice, regional currency, and promotional windows—for example, a creator link that drops the first year to $36, an Apple in-app price shown in euros, or a direct web renewal at $60 after a discounted first-year period.

Device ecosystem matters for features and convenience: the mobile apps support downloads for offline viewing and casting, and Nebula distributes apps for iOS, Android, Fire TV, Roku, and more, which can sway where you prefer to buy and manage billing. You can also manage account access via the site login.

Alternative Products or Services

Curiosity Stream targets documentary content and currently sells a Standard plan at $39.99 per year or $4.99 per month, and its Smart Bundle aggregates other services but does not include Nebula anymore as of 2024–2025.

If you mainly want to support a specific creator who posts extended or early versions on Nebula, the direct Nebula annual price often compares favorably to paying several separate channel memberships elsewhere, and the library includes shows like Jet Lag and Wendover.

Ways to Spend Less

Grab the annual plan if you intend to stay, $60 beats twelve monthly payments, and creator links that drop year one to $36 are widely promoted by participating channels, which is the lowest legitimate path we see for new subscribers this year.

Consider gifting a month or a year during sales if you want to share access; the Nebula gift page makes this easy and can be timed with creator promotions, which also helps you avoid app-store markups in some regions.

Expert Insights & Tips

Set your app lineup thoughtfully: the Nebula app lists offline downloads and notifications, and the site FAQ mentions casting support, which can reduce mobile data use when you plan travel.

Total Costs

Consider a 12-month outlook with a direct annual plan at $60; you might add zero for add-ons since there are no tiers for extra screens, and if you watch ten hours per month your effective cost is about $0.50 per hour before any taxes.

Pairing with a documentary service changes the picture: the realistic add-on is Curiosity Stream at $39.99 per year, and the combined annual spend lands near $99.99 if you keep both on standard rates.

Hidden & Unexpected Costs

Auto-renewals are common on streaming subscriptions—set a reminder before the renewal date. Direct web subscriptions can be canceled in account settings (see Nebula terms), and in-app subscriptions are canceled through platform settings (see Google Play subscriptions).

App-store fees are not an extra line item to you; they are baked into how developers price. Apple shifts from 30% to 15% after a year for an individual subscriber, while Google’s subscription service fee is 15% from day one.

Warranty, Support & Account Policies

This is software, not hardware, so think in terms of account support and refund paths: Nebula directs users to support via help email and account pages, while refund requests for in-app purchases are handled by Apple or Google under each store’s rules (see Google Play support and Apple billing).

If your subscription was created on the web, manage it and cancel from the Nebula site; if you purchased in the app then you manage the subscription through app-store settings on your device, which concentrates refunds and billing inquiries in one place.

Financing & Payment Options

Direct site checkout covers standard card payments for subscriptions, while the gift page lets you buy time-limited access for another person; if you prefer to centralize bills with Apple or Google you can subscribe in-app using those payment methods. The Android app is listed on the Google Play Store.

Buying direct can make renewal timing and refunds more predictable because you work with one vendor, while buying in-app can be handy for shared family wallets or regional payment methods—so weigh convenience against the likelihood of promotions on the web.

Opportunity Cost & ROI

Compare your per-hour price against alternatives: an annual $60 membership that you use heavily can land far below many mass-market platforms on a per-hour basis, and the content is tailored to indie-creator shows that may not exist elsewhere.

Time is the other axis: a good practice is to rotate one or two niche services with seasonal interests and keep watchlists tight, which avoids paying for months with little viewing while preserving access during big drops like a Jet Lag season.

Seasonal & Market Timing Factors

Promotional windows are real—the reported price change in late summer 2024 came with a parallel emphasis on creator discount links for annual plans—and many channels continue to promote $36 first-year links in 2025. You’ll also find dedicated creator pages (e.g., The Talk Show), while filings confirm that older bundles elsewhere ended (see Curiosity Stream’s 2024 annual report on the SEC site).

Answers to Common Questions

What is the difference between monthly and annual pricing?

Monthly is $6 billed each month; annual is $60 billed once and reduces the effective monthly price to $5.

Is there a free trial?

Nebula’s current join flow emphasizes paid monthly and annual plans; any trials or guest passes are managed through the account and support pages.

Do app-store purchases cost more?

They can differ from web prices because app stores use regional tiers and service fees (Apple improves developer share after a subscriber’s first year; Google subscriptions use a 15% fee from day one).

Can I cancel anytime and keep downloads until the term ends?

Yes—subscriptions auto-renew and you can cancel anytime; access continues through the period you already paid, and app-store purchases are managed in platform subscription settings.

How do Curiosity Stream plans affect what I pay for Nebula?

They no longer bundle; current Smart Bundle lineups do not include Nebula, so the combined price today is the sum of the two annual plans if you want both services.