RTL+ The European alternative to Netflix
European streaming platform with a German-language focus
About RTL+
RTL+ provides a video-on-demand offering with over 50,000 hours of European and German productions. The platform specialises in local series, reality TV and live sport, with all data processed in the EU in accordance with GDPR.
Highlights
- ✓ Over 50,000 hours of German and international streaming content
- ✓ RTL exclusive series and shows
- ✓ Live sport: Formula 1, GNTM, Bundesliga highlights
- ✓ No advertising in Premium plans
- ✓ Up to 2 simultaneous streams
Why European?
- → Bertelsmann Group, headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany
- → GDPR-compliant, RTL Deutschland under EU law (streaming platform Bedrock hosted on AWS)
- → Invests in European and German film production
- → Not a US corporation, genuine European media structure
Pricing
Basis from €6/mo · Premium from €10/mo · Premium ad-free from €13/mo
Frequently asked questions about RTL+
What is RTL+ and what is it used for? +
RTL+ is the German streaming offering from RTL Deutschland GmbH based in Cologne, part of the RTL Group (Bertelsmann). The platform offers live TV, media library, original productions, films, music (RTL+ Musik), audiobooks (RTL+ Audiothek), and magazines. Sports rights include the Bundesliga conference, Formula 1, UEFA Europa League, and boxing, among others. RTL+ is one of the few platforms combining video, audio, and print in one subscription.
Does RTL+ run on European infrastructure? +
The streaming technology behind RTL+ is operated by Bedrock, a joint venture of M6 and RTL Group based in Europe. Bedrock uses AWS (Amazon Web Services) as cloud infrastructure, which is a US provider. The AWS migration began in 2018, and the infrastructure includes Amazon S3, EC2, and Kubernetes. RTL Deutschland is a German company under European ownership (Bertelsmann, Gütersloh) and subject to the GDPR.
What distinguishes RTL+ from Netflix? +
RTL+ focuses on German content (RTL original productions, German films, live TV) and combines this with sports, music, and audiobooks in one subscription. Netflix has a larger international catalog but offers no German live broadcasts, no German sports, and no music integration. RTL+ belongs to the Bertelsmann Group and is European-managed. The platform also offers a free ad-supported version.
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Entry verified on 08.05.2026