Amsterdam residents have more streaming options than most newcomers expect, and not all of them serve the same purpose.
Some are built for international shows, others exist specifically to carry Dutch-language programming.
Netflix
Netflix is the default choice for most households in the Netherlands, with a large international catalog and a smaller selection of Dutch-produced titles mixed in.
Like most markets, Netflix has moved to restrict account sharing outside a single household, so a login used from a different address may get blocked.
Videoland
Videoland is owned by RTL and is the closest thing to a purely Dutch streaming service, built around RTL’s own dramas, reality formats and children’s programming.
It is the strongest option for anyone specifically trying to watch more Dutch-language content or follow shows that first air on RTL channels.
NLZiet
NLZiet brings together on-demand and catch-up content from the Dutch public broadcaster (NPO), RTL and Talpa in one subscription, so it works as a single place to watch back Dutch television across several channels.
It is a useful option for anyone learning Dutch who wants access to a wide range of homegrown programming rather than one broadcaster’s library.
HBO Max
HBO Max, rebranded simply as Max in several markets, carries Warner Bros. content alongside a run of prestige series and films.
Its Dutch catalog leans international rather than local, so it complements Videoland or NLZiet rather than replacing them.
Disney+
Disney+ is available in the Netherlands with its usual mix of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars content, plus general-audience programming under its Star banner.
It suits households with children more than anyone chasing Dutch content specifically.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is available in the Netherlands and is bundled with an Amazon Prime membership, which also covers shipping benefits on Amazon orders.
Its catalog is a mix of Amazon originals and licensed international titles.
Viaplay
Viaplay is built primarily around live sport rather than drama or film, making it the pick for anyone specifically after sports coverage not shown elsewhere.
Coverage varies by season, so it is worth checking what is currently included before subscribing for a particular competition.
NPO Start Plus
NPO Start Plus is the paid, ad-free tier of the Dutch public broadcaster’s own streaming app, sitting on top of the free NPO Start service that already carries a large back catalog of Dutch television.
It is the narrowest of the options here, focused entirely on NPO’s own programming.
Which one is actually worth it
For most newcomers, the practical mix is one international service (Netflix, Max or Disney+, whichever catalog fits) plus one Dutch-language service (Videoland or NLZiet) for local content and language practice.
None of these apps replace a home internet connection, and streaming quality depends heavily on the plan behind it -- see Internet Options in the Netherlands: Best Plans and Providers for what is actually available by provider.
Anyone still deciding whether to keep a traditional TV subscription alongside these apps, or wondering how Dutch public broadcasting and radio fit into the picture, should read TV and Radio Options in the Netherlands for Expats.
Between a couple of streaming subscriptions and a decent internet plan, most households in Amsterdam end up with a setup that covers both international and Dutch-language viewing without needing a traditional TV package at all.
