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Dailymotion vs Netflix

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Dailymotion

Software

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Netflix

Software

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dailymotion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Netflix actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and Netflix differ
AttributeDailymotionNetflix
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
Founded20051997

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 Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings
  • Smart-tv support

Only in Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Parental controls
  • Auto-play next episode

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Netflix
  • News contentnot Netflix
  • Entertainmentnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot Dailymotion
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot Dailymotion
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot Dailymotion

Where each one falls short

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

Dailymotion

  • Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

Which should you pick?

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.
Dailymotion review

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Netflix?
Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dailymotion and $6.99/month for Netflix.
Does Dailymotion or Netflix run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Yes. Dailymotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Netflix starts at $6.99/month.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that Netflix cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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