Media & Entertainment · head to head
Crunchyroll vs Dailymotion
Crunchyroll
Media & Entertainment
The world's largest anime streaming platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- 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.; 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: Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Dailymotion covers Video hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crunchyroll and Dailymotion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crunchyroll | Dailymotion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv |
| Founded | 2006 | 2005 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & 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 Crunchyroll
- Anime streaming
- Simulcasts
- Manga
- Games
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Parental controls
- Profile management
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.
Crunchyroll
- Anime watchingnot Dailymotion
- Manga readingnot Dailymotion
Dailymotion
- Video sharingnot Crunchyroll
- News contentnot Crunchyroll
- Entertainmentnot 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.
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
Crunchyroll
Free- FreeFree
- Limited anime
- Ads
- Fan$7.99/month
- Ad-free
- Simulcasts
- Mega Fan$9.99/month
- Offline viewing
- 4 streams
Dailymotion
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited watching
- Video uploads
- Ad-supported
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.
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 Crunchyroll or Dailymotion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crunchyroll starts at Free and Dailymotion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Crunchyroll or Dailymotion?
- Crunchyroll starts at Free and Dailymotion at Free.
- Does Crunchyroll or Dailymotion run on more platforms?
- Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- Can I use Crunchyroll for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Dailymotion is typically brought in for.
- What can Crunchyroll do that Dailymotion cannot?
- Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.