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Crunchyroll vs BritBox

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Crunchyroll

Media & Entertainment

The world's largest anime streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BritBox logo

BritBox

Media & Entertainment

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Crunchyroll has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; BritBox britBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)
  • They diverge on capability: Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, BritBox covers British content.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crunchyroll and BritBox actually diverge.

Attributes where Crunchyroll and BritBox differ
AttributeCrunchyrollBritBox
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku
CategoryUnknownMedia & Entertainment
Founded20062017

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

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 Crunchyroll

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

Only in BritBox

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

Crunchyroll

  • Anime watchingnot BritBox
  • Manga readingnot BritBox

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot Crunchyroll
  • Drama watchingnot Crunchyroll

Where each one falls short

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

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.

BritBox

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Crunchyroll

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

BritBox

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose BritBox if

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

Questions people ask

Is Crunchyroll or BritBox better?
Neither clearly leads. Crunchyroll starts at Free and BritBox at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crunchyroll or BritBox?
Crunchyroll has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Crunchyroll and $6.99/month for BritBox.
Does Crunchyroll or BritBox run on more platforms?
Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
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 Crunchyroll best used for?
Crunchyroll is most often used for anime watching, manga reading. Of those, anime watching and manga reading are not what BritBox is typically brought in for.
What can Crunchyroll do that BritBox cannot?
Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries. Both handle Smart TVs, Profile management, Web support, Ios support.
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