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Crunchyroll vs Discord Nitro

Crunchyroll logo

Crunchyroll

Entertainment

The world's largest anime streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Discord Nitro logo

Discord Nitro

Entertainment

Upgrade your Discord experience

From
$2.99/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.; Discord Nitro pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • They diverge on capability: Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crunchyroll and Discord Nitro actually diverge.

Attributes where Crunchyroll and Discord Nitro differ
AttributeCrunchyrollDiscord Nitro
Starting priceFree$2.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20062015

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 Crunchyroll

  • Anime streaming
  • Simulcasts
  • Manga
  • Games
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • Profile management

Only in Discord Nitro

  • Enhanced file sharing
  • HD video streaming
  • Custom emojis
  • Server boosts
  • Animated avatars
  • Custom video backgrounds
  • Higher quality streaming
  • Priority support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Crunchyroll

  • Anime watchingnot Discord Nitro
  • Manga readingnot Discord Nitro

Discord Nitro

  • Removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in serversnot Crunchyroll
  • Custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorationsnot Crunchyroll
  • Boosting servers to unlock server-wide perksnot Crunchyroll
  • HD video streaming and higher-quality screen sharenot Crunchyroll
  • Bundled perks such as Xbox Game Pass access on the full Nitro tiernot 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.

Discord Nitro

  • Pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • Nitro Basic is feature-limited versus full Nitro (e.g. 50MB vs 500MB upload cap)
  • Bundled perks (e.g. Xbox Game Pass) are partner-dependent and subject to change or discontinuation
  • Server-boost perks only benefit servers the user actively boosts

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

Discord Nitro

$2.99/month
  • Nitro Basic$2.99/month
    • Custom emoji anywhere
    • 50MB uploads
    • Custom app icons
  • Nitro (Standard)$9.99/month
    • All Basic features
    • Xbox Game Pass Starter (50+ games)
    • Custom profiles per server

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 Discord Nitro if

  • You need enhanced file sharing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want hd video streaming.
Discord Nitro review

Questions people ask

Is Crunchyroll or Discord Nitro better?
Neither clearly leads. Crunchyroll starts at Free and Discord Nitro at $2.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Crunchyroll or Discord Nitro?
Crunchyroll has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Crunchyroll and $2.99/month for Discord Nitro.
Does Crunchyroll or Discord Nitro run on more platforms?
Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Discord Nitro runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use Crunchyroll for free?
Yes. Crunchyroll has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Discord Nitro starts at $2.99/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 Discord Nitro is typically brought in for.
What can Crunchyroll do that Discord Nitro cannot?
Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, HD video streaming, Custom emojis, Server boosts. Both handle Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Discord Nitro: How much does Discord Nitro cost?

Discord offers Nitro Basic at $2.99/month with custom emoji and 50MB uploads, and Nitro Standard at $9.99/month with Xbox Game Pass and 500MB uploads.

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Discord Nitro: What is the difference between Nitro Basic and Nitro Standard?

Nitro Basic costs $2.99/month with 50MB uploads and custom emoji. Nitro Standard at $9.99/month adds Xbox Game Pass, 500MB uploads, HD video streaming, and 2 Server Boosts.

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