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Netflix vs Mubi: Is EU the Safer Streaming Choice?

Explore why Mubi, based in Great Britain, might offer superior data privacy and security compared to Netflix in the US. Make an informed streaming choice today.

Last updated: March 13, 2026•Reviewed by Built in EU Team

Should You Switch to Mubi?

What You Gain

Gain curated films, focus on indie and international cinema

Privacy advantage
Trade-offs

Lose multiple profiles, simultaneous streaming, and algorithmic recommendations

Netflix has more features
Bottom Line

Switch if you value privacy and curated indie films over extensive features

At a Glance

Data Location
🇺🇸US

US data laws

🇬🇧GB

GDPR protected

Pricing

Netflix

subscription

Mubi

paid

Migration
Medium difficulty~Up to 30 days for data export, plus additional time for account setup and watchlist recreation

Privacy & Compliance Comparison

Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance

CriteriaNetflixMubi
Server Location
US (AWS), EU (optional)EU
GDPR Compliance
Partial (SCCs)Full
Open Source
E2E Encryption
Optional
Data Portability
PartialPartial

CLOUD Act Notice

Netflix is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Mubi is not subject to US jurisdiction.

Switching from
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Netflix

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Netflix

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Switching to
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Mubi

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Mubi

US Data Storage

Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities

EU Data Protection

Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency

Certifications & Compliance

No certifications listed

No certifications listed

Reasons to Switch

  • âś“Discover a new film daily with Mubi's rotating catalog.
  • âś“Enjoy ad-free streaming on all Mubi plans.
  • âś“Explore independent and international films on Mubi.
  • âś“Mubi complies fully with GDPR for data protection.

Things to Consider

  • !Mubi lacks Netflix's multiple user profiles feature.
  • !Mubi's catalog is smaller than Netflix's vast library.
  • !Adjusting to Mubi's curated selection may take time.
Migration difficulty:
Medium
~Up to 30 days for data export, plus additional time for account setup and watchlist recreation

Migration Overview

Full guide
Difficulty
Medium
Time Estimate
~Up to 30 days for data export, plus additional time for account setup and watchlist recreation

Depends on data size and complexity

Quick Steps

1

Create Mubi account and configure settings

2

Export and prepare data from Netflix

3

Import data, test integrations, and migrate users

Note: Switching may require adjusting to a different content focus and platform features.

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Ready to make the switch?

Start using Mubi today and take control of your data privacy.