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Disney+ vs HBO Max

Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HBO Max logo

HBO Max

Software

Stream iconic series, movies, and Max Originals

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices; HBO Max three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers GroupWatch, HBO Max covers HBO content.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Disney+ and HBO Max actually diverge.

Attributes where Disney+ and HBO Max differ
AttributeDisney+HBO Max
Starting price$7.99/month$9.99/month
Founded20192020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles), 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 Disney+

  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Profile PINs
  • Content ratings

Only in HBO Max

  • HBO content
  • Max Originals
  • Profile locks
  • PIN protection

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Gaming-consoles support

What people use each for

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

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot HBO Max
  • Movie streamingnot HBO Max
  • Kids contentnot HBO Max

HBO Max

  • Premium streamingnot Disney+
  • HBO contentnot Disney+
  • Original seriesnot Disney+

Where each one falls short

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

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

HBO Max

  • Three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month
  • The cheapest tier is ad supported; ad-free viewing requires the Standard tier or above

Pricing, plan by plan

Disney+

$7.99/month
  • Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • HDR
    • Ad-free

HBO Max

$9.99/month
  • With Ads$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Ad-Free$15.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-free
    • 2 devices
  • Ultimate Ad-Free$19.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • Dolby Atmos
    • 4 devices

Which should you pick?

Choose Disney+ if

  • You need groupwatch.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want imax enhanced.
Disney+ review

Choose HBO Max if

  • You need hbo content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want max originals.
HBO Max review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or HBO Max better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and HBO Max at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or HBO Max?
Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and HBO Max at $9.99/month.
Does Disney+ or HBO Max run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Disney+ best used for?
Disney+ is most often used for family entertainment, movie streaming, kids content. Of those, family entertainment and movie streaming are not what HBO Max is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that HBO Max cannot?
Disney+ covers GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced, Profile PINs, Content ratings. HBO Max covers HBO content, Max Originals, Profile locks, PIN protection. Both handle Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, Smart TVs.
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