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BritBox vs Crunchyroll

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BritBox

Entertainment

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Crunchyroll logo

Crunchyroll

Entertainment

The world's largest anime streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Crunchyroll has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BritBox britBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022); Crunchyroll the App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.
  • They diverge on capability: BritBox covers British content, Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BritBox and Crunchyroll actually diverge.

Attributes where BritBox and Crunchyroll differ
AttributeBritBoxCrunchyroll
Starting price$6.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, RokuWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded20172006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BritBox

  • British content
  • Dramas
  • Comedies
  • Documentaries
  • Exclusive content
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Roku support

Only in Crunchyroll

  • Anime streaming
  • Simulcasts
  • Manga
  • Games
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • Gaming-consoles support

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Profile management
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot Crunchyroll
  • Drama watchingnot Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

  • Anime watchingnot BritBox
  • Manga readingnot BritBox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BritBox

  • BritBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)

Crunchyroll

  • The App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.

Pricing, plan by plan

BritBox

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • 4 devices

Crunchyroll

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited anime
    • Ads
  • Fan$7.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Simulcasts
  • Mega Fan$9.99/month
    • Offline viewing
    • 4 streams

Which should you pick?

Choose BritBox if

  • You need british content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
  • You also want dramas.
BritBox review

Choose Crunchyroll if

  • You need anime streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want simulcasts.
Crunchyroll review

Questions people ask

Is BritBox or Crunchyroll better?
Neither clearly leads. BritBox starts at $6.99/month and Crunchyroll at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BritBox or Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6.99/month for BritBox and Free for Crunchyroll.
Does BritBox or Crunchyroll run on more platforms?
BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku. Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Crunchyroll for free?
Yes. Crunchyroll has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BritBox starts at $6.99/month.
What is BritBox best used for?
BritBox is most often used for british content streaming, drama watching. Of those, british content streaming and drama watching are not what Crunchyroll is typically brought in for.
What can BritBox do that Crunchyroll cannot?
BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries. Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Both handle Smart TVs, Profile management, Web support, Ios support.
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