Usenetdiscounter
Usenetdiscounter is a Dutch Usenet provider with two parallel plan models: Flatfee for unrestricted round-the-clock access, and Nightfee for downloading between 00:00 and 12:00 CET at a considerably lower price. Both models offer unlimited download volume across several speed tiers up to 1 Gbit/s. Retention of over six years, servers in the EU, Abavia backbone.
Go to Provider →Backbone
A Usenet backbone forms the physical "backbone" of the Usenet infrastructure, on which the actual newsgroups and files (binaries) are stored.
Backbone
Abavia
Server Location
Choose the server location closest to you. Users in the USA get the best speeds when the provider also has servers in the USA. For users in Europe, European servers are recommended.
Server
EU
Jurisdiction and Privacy
Not only technical encryption protects your data, but above all the laws at the provider's location. There are massive differences here:
The US Risk (CLOUD Act & FISA): US companies are legally obligated to grant US authorities access to data. This applies even when servers are located in Europe. Many US providers advertise that they don't store logs. However, in the USA, authorities can force companies to activate surveillance for specific users retroactively – the company's promise is overridden by law.
The Advantage of EU Providers: In these countries, strict data protection laws (GDPR) apply. Government access is subject to high barriers and court orders. There is no automatic "reach-through" by intelligence agencies.
Privacy
Secure
Abuse Procedure
A DMCA Notice is the formal notification from a rights holder to a platform that content infringes their copyright. Takedown refers to the subsequent action of the platform operator to promptly remove this content to avoid liability. The Notice is the trigger, the Takedown is the result.
Abuse
DMCA
Payment Methods
Whether PayPal, credit card or other options: Especially for international providers, the available payment methods differ. In the comparison, you can filter by this directly.
Payment Methods
CreditCard
Retention Time
Retention indicates how long posts remain available on the servers. Depending on the provider and backbone, this can vary greatly. If you value the longest possible availability, this filter is particularly useful.
Retention
5+ Years
Protection
If you want to try a provider first, plans with a trial period or money-back guarantee are ideal. This reduces the risk and makes getting started easier.
Protection
not available
Trustpilot Ratings
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Trustpilot
Plans & PricingPlans & Pricing Compared
Flatfee 5
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flatfee 5
$ 8.60 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$8.60 total
Duration: 3 months
Flatfee 5
$ 15.93 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$15.93 total
Duration: 6 months
Flatfee 5
$ 29.03 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$29.03 total
Duration: 12 months
Flatfee 20
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flatfee 20
$ 10.97 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$10.97 total
Duration: 3 months
Flatfee 20
$ 20.53 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$20.53 total
Duration: 6 months
Flatfee 20
$ 39.65 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$39.65 total
Duration: 12 months
Flatfee 100
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flatfee 100
$ 21.59 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$21.59 total
Duration: 3 months
Flatfee 100
$ 41.77 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$41.77 total
Duration: 6 months
Flatfee 100
$ 76.46 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$76.46 total
Duration: 12 months
Flatfee 250
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flatfee 250
$ 19.47 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$19.47 total
Duration: 3 months
Flatfee 250
$ 37.17 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$37.17 total
Duration: 6 months
Flatfee 250
$ 63.72 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$63.72 total
Duration: 12 months
Flatfee 500
Speed: 500 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 500
Speed
500 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flatfee 500
$ 47.79 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 500 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 500
Speed
500 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$47.79 total
Duration: 3 months
Flatfee 500
$ 90.62 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 500 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 500
Speed
500 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$90.62 total
Duration: 6 months
Flatfee 500
$ 174.17 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 500 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 50
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 500
Speed
500 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
50
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$174.17 total
Duration: 12 months
Flatfee 1000
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
Flatfee 1000
$ 26.55 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$26.55 total
Duration: 3 months
Flatfee 1000
$ 44.25 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$44.25 total
Duration: 6 months
Flatfee 1000
$ 77.88 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
Flatfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$77.88 total
Duration: 12 months
Nightfee 5
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
$ 5.31 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$5.31 total
Duration: 3 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
$ 8.85 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$8.85 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
$ 14.16 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 5 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 5
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 5
Speed
5 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
5
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$14.16 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
$ 7.61 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$7.61 total
Duration: 3 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
$ 12.74 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$12.74 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
$ 23.36 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 20 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 10
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 20
Speed
20 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
10
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$23.36 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
$ 7.97 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$7.97 total
Duration: 3 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
$ 14.16 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$14.16 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
$ 24.78 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 100 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 30
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 100
Speed
100 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
30
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$24.78 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
$ 8.85 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$8.85 total
Duration: 3 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
$ 15.93 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$15.93 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
$ 28.32 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 250 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 40
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 250
Speed
250 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
40
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$28.32 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
$ 9.74 total, Duration: 3 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$9.74 total
Duration: 3 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
$ 17.70 total, Duration: 6 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$17.70 total
Duration: 6 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
$ 31.86 total, Duration: 12 months
Speed: 1000 Mbit/s
Data: Unlimited Data
Connections: 70
Protection: binding plan
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →Nightfee 1000
Speed
1000 Mbit/s
Data
Unlimited Data
Connections
70
Protection
binding plan
monthly
$31.86 total
Duration: 12 months
⚠ Heavily Restricted Plan
Go to Provider →All About Usenetdiscounter
Usenetdiscounter combines two access models that differ not in data volume but in when they can be used. Download volume is unlimited on every plan — the choice is between unrestricted access around the clock and a reduced-price option limited to the night hours.
Flatfee and Nightfee: Two Access Models
The Flatfee plans grant unrestricted access at any time of day. They suit users who want to download spontaneously without having to work around a time window.
The Nightfee plans cost considerably less — the cheapest entry point sits at around one euro a month — but confine usage to the night hours. The model pays off for users who already run their downloads automatically overnight, for instance with SABnzbd, NZBGet, or comparable software. Anyone wanting spontaneous daytime access is better served by Flatfee. The usable window runs from 00:00 to 12:00 CET; between 12:01 and 23:59 CET access is blocked. At twelve hours it's comparatively generous, covering not just the night but the entire morning. One detail matters: the window is defined in CET, not the user's local time. For Central Europe the two coincide; in other time zones it shifts accordingly.
Speed Tiers and Connections
Both models are split into several speed tiers, ranging from 5 Mbit/s for occasional use up to 1 Gbit/s for fiber connections. The number of simultaneous connections grows with the speed tier — from 5 connections on the entry plan up to 70 on the top tier. That scaling is sensibly chosen: higher bandwidths can only be exploited in practice with enough parallel connections.
Each tier is available across four billing periods — monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually — with longer terms lowering the effective monthly price. The pricing between speed tiers does not, however, rise consistently: in some cases a higher tier costs less than the one below it. Comparing prices across all tiers is therefore worthwhile, rather than simply picking the bandwidth you had in mind.
Dutch Company, Servers in the EU
Usenetdiscounter is a Dutch company and operates under Dutch law. The server infrastructure is located in Europe, which means low latency for users in the EU and data processing within European legal boundaries. Abavia serves as the backbone.
Retention: Over Six Years
Binary retention is over 2,200 days, or more than six years. That's adequate for everyday use but trails providers holding ten years and more. Anyone specifically searching for older publications should factor this into the decision.
Privacy and Abuse Handling
The provider states a high level of data protection and follows the DMCA procedure for copyright complaints. Details on the specific logging practice can be found on the provider's website.
No Trial, No Money-Back Guarantee
Usenetdiscounter offers neither a free trial nor a money-back guarantee. Since the monthly plans are priced low and come without a long commitment, the service can still be tried at manageable risk — a Nightfee monthly plan in particular.
Who Is Usenetdiscounter For?
Usenetdiscounter is a particularly good fit for users who run their downloads automatically overnight: the Nightfee model is priced well below what comparable providers charge for round-the-clock access. Anyone needing full flexibility on timing will find unlimited volume and speed tiers up to 1 Gbit/s under Flatfee. The EU server locations speak to European users. The service is less suited to users who need maximum retention or who expect a trial period or money-back guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Flatfee and Nightfee at Usenetdiscounter?
Flatfee plans allow downloads around the clock. Nightfee plans are considerably cheaper but confine usage to the window from 00:00 to 12:00 CET — between 12:01 and 23:59 CET access is blocked.
What speed tiers does Usenetdiscounter offer?
The tiers range from 5 Mbit/s to 1 Gbit/s. Download volume is unlimited on every plan.
How many connections are included?
The connection count rises with the speed tier — from 5 connections on the entry plan up to 70 on the fastest tier.
How long is Usenetdiscounter's retention?
Binary retention is over 2,200 days — more than six years.
Where are Usenetdiscounter's servers located?
The servers are located in the EU. Abavia is used as the backbone.
Is there a trial period or money-back guarantee?
No, Usenetdiscounter offers neither. The low monthly prices without a long commitment do allow a low-risk start, though.