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Dailymotion vs Shudder

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Media & Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shudder logo

Shudder

Media & Entertainment

Horror and thriller streaming

From
$5.99/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; Shudder subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Shudder covers Horror content.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Shudder actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and Shudder differ
AttributeDailymotionShudder
Starting priceFree$5.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20052015

Identical on both: 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 Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings

Only in Shudder

  • Horror content
  • Thrillers
  • Original series
  • Exclusive films
  • Watchlist
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

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.

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot Shudder
  • News contentnot Shudder
  • Entertainmentnot Shudder

Shudder

  • Horror streamingnot Dailymotion
  • Thriller watchingnot 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

Shudder

  • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • Default subscription length is 1 month, billed and renewed on a rolling monthly basis, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

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

Shudder

$5.99/month
  • Basic$5.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • 4 devices

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 Shudder if

  • You need horror content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want thrillers.
Shudder review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or Shudder better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Shudder at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Shudder?
Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dailymotion and $5.99/month for Shudder.
Does Dailymotion or Shudder run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Shudder runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Yes. Dailymotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Shudder starts at $5.99/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 Shudder is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that Shudder cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Shudder covers Horror content, Thrillers, Original series, Exclusive films. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.
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