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Dailymotion vs Starz

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Media & Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Media & Entertainment

Premium originals and hit series

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; Starz advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Starz covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and Starz actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and Starz differ
AttributeDailymotionStarz
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20051994

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 Starz

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Exclusive content
  • Downloads
  • 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 Starz
  • News contentnot Starz
  • Entertainmentnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot Dailymotion
  • Original series 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

Starz

  • Advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

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

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

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 Starz if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or Starz?
Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dailymotion and $6.99/month for Starz.
Does Dailymotion or Starz run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Starz 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. Starz 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 Starz is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that Starz cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Exclusive content. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.
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