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BritBox vs Starz

BritBox logo

BritBox

Software

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Software

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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); Starz advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
  • They diverge on capability: BritBox covers British content, Starz covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BritBox and Starz actually diverge.

Attributes where BritBox and Starz differ
AttributeBritBoxStarz
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, RokuWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20171994

Identical on both: starting price ($6.99/month), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Profile management

Only in Starz

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Downloads
  • Parental controls
  • Fire-tv support

Both cover

  • Exclusive content
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Roku support

What people use each for

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

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot Starz
  • Drama watchingnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot BritBox
  • Original series watchingnot 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)

Starz

  • Advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer

Pricing, plan by plan

BritBox

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

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

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 Starz if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is BritBox or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. BritBox starts at $6.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BritBox or Starz?
BritBox starts at $6.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month.
Does BritBox or Starz run on more platforms?
BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku. Starz runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 Starz is typically brought in for.
What can BritBox do that Starz cannot?
BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Downloads. Both handle Exclusive content, Smart TVs, Streaming devices, Account security.
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