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How much does NetShort cost? Coins + subscription pricing explained
NetShort prices content two ways: a coin pack (one-time, you spend coins to unlock paid episodes), or a subscription (monthly / annual, unlocks the premium catalogue). Which is cheaper depends on how many dramas you watch.
Last reviewed Nov 2026
Coins
How the coin economy works
You buy a coin pack — typical bundles are 1,000 / 3,000 / 10,000 coins at roughly $10 / $25 / $75. Each paid episode costs ~30–60 coins. So a 60-episode drama with 50 paid episodes runs ~1,500–3,000 coins. Coins don't expire; subscriptions do.
Subscription
What the sub unlocks
A monthly subscription unlocks the full premium catalogue for the month — no per-episode coin spend. If you watch three or more complete dramas a month, the subscription usually beats coins on cost. If you're a casual viewer, coins win.
The honest answer
Which should you buy
Buy a small coin pack first. See how fast you spend it on your first drama. If you blow through it in a week, the subscription is cheaper for you. If one pack lasts a month, coins are the better fit.
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