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Criterion Channel vs Dailymotion
The short version
- Only Dailymotion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Criterion Channel maximum streaming quality is HD, no 4K or Ultra HD; Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: Criterion Channel covers Criterion films, Dailymotion covers Video hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Criterion Channel and Dailymotion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Criterion Channel | Dailymotion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Android, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv |
| Founded | 1984 | 2005 |
Identical on both: 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 Criterion Channel
- Criterion films
- 4K restoration
- Essays
- Special features
- Curated selections
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account security
Only in Dailymotion
- Video hosting
- Live streaming
- Video monetization
- Social media
- Websites
- Content moderation
- Privacy settings
Both cover
- 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.
Criterion Channel
- Streaming classic, foreign, and independent films with curated collections and retrospectivesnot Dailymotion
- Watching filmmaker interviews, commentary tracks, and bonus/supplemental contentnot Dailymotion
- Following themed programming such as double features and director/actor spotlightsnot Dailymotion
- Educational and film-study use due to curated context and extrasnot Dailymotion
Dailymotion
- Video sharingnot Criterion Channel
- News contentnot Criterion Channel
- Entertainmentnot Criterion Channel
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Criterion Channel
- Maximum streaming quality is HD, no 4K or Ultra HD
- No PlayStation 4 app available
- HDCP compatibility issues reported on some devices like Chromebooks and Xbox One
- No live chat or phone support for customer service
- Limited library compared to mainstream services like Netflix and Hulu
Dailymotion
- Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
Criterion Channel
$10.99/month- Monthly$10.99/month
- Annual$99.99/year
Dailymotion
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited watching
- Video uploads
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose Criterion Channel if
- You need criterion films.
- You work on Web, Android, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox.
- You also want 4k restoration.
Choose Dailymotion if
- You need video hosting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want live streaming.
Questions people ask
- Is Criterion Channel or Dailymotion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Criterion Channel starts at $10.99/month and Dailymotion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Criterion Channel or Dailymotion?
- Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10.99/month for Criterion Channel and Free for Dailymotion.
- Does Criterion Channel or Dailymotion run on more platforms?
- Criterion Channel runs on Web, Android, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox. Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- Can I use Dailymotion for free?
- Yes. Dailymotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Criterion Channel starts at $10.99/month.
- What is Criterion Channel best used for?
- Criterion Channel is most often used for streaming classic, foreign, and independent films with curated collections and retrospectives, watching filmmaker interviews, commentary tracks, and bonus/supplemental content, following themed programming such as double features and director/actor spotlights, educational and film-study use due to curated context and extras. Of those, streaming classic, foreign, and independent films with curated collections and retrospectives and watching filmmaker interviews, commentary tracks, and bonus/supplemental content are not what Dailymotion is typically brought in for.
- What can Criterion Channel do that Dailymotion cannot?
- Criterion Channel covers Criterion films, 4K restoration, Essays, Special features. Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Criterion Channel: Can I watch Criterion Channel offline?
No, Criterion Channel requires an active internet connection for streaming. The service does not offer offline viewing or download capabilities.
SourceCriterion Channel: What devices does Criterion Channel work on?
Criterion Channel works on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, and Xbox. There is no PlayStation app or dedicated mobile app for iOS/Android.
SourceCriterion Channel: How much does Criterion Channel cost?
Criterion Channel costs $10.99/month or $99.99/year with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
SourceCriterion Channel: What is the maximum video quality on Criterion Channel?
Criterion Channel streams in HD quality only. The service does not offer 4K or Ultra HD resolution.
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