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Discord Nitro vs Tubi

Discord Nitro logo

Discord Nitro

Entertainment

Upgrade your Discord experience

From
$2.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tubi logo

Tubi

Entertainment

Watch movies and TV shows for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tubi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Discord Nitro pricing varies by country - not a single global price; Tubi website redirect issues prevent full pricing page access
  • They diverge on capability: Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, Tubi covers Streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Discord Nitro and Tubi differ
AttributeDiscord NitroTubi
Starting price$2.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20152014

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 Discord Nitro

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

Only in Tubi

  • Streaming
  • Full catalog
  • Search
  • Recommendations
  • Watchlist
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Content filtering

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Discord Nitro

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

Tubi

  • Free ad-supported streaming video on demandnot Discord Nitro
  • Movie and TV content consumptionnot Discord Nitro

Where each one falls short

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

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

Tubi

  • Website redirect issues prevent full pricing page access
  • Ad-supported model details not fully available

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Tubi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full catalog
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Tubi if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want full catalog.
Tubi review

Questions people ask

Is Discord Nitro or Tubi better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord Nitro starts at $2.99/month and Tubi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord Nitro or Tubi?
Tubi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2.99/month for Discord Nitro and Free for Tubi.
Does Discord Nitro or Tubi run on more platforms?
Discord Nitro runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Tubi runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use Tubi for free?
Yes. Tubi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Discord Nitro starts at $2.99/month.
What is Discord Nitro best used for?
Discord Nitro is most often used for removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in servers, custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorations, boosting servers to unlock server-wide perks, hd video streaming and higher-quality screen share. Of those, removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in servers and custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorations are not what Tubi is typically brought in for.
What can Discord Nitro do that Tubi cannot?
Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, HD video streaming, Custom emojis, Server boosts. Tubi covers Streaming, Full catalog, Search, Recommendations. 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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Tubi: Is Tubi free to use?

Tubi appears to be a free, ad-supported streaming service. The pricing page redirects to a GDPR compliance page, but Tubi is known as a free SVOD platform.

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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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