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Disney+ vs MUBI

Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

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

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MUBI logo

MUBI

Software

Discover extraordinary cinema

From
$7.99/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; MUBI curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers Streaming, MUBI covers Curated films.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Disney+ and MUBI actually diverge.

Attributes where Disney+ and MUBI differ
AttributeDisney+MUBI
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20192007

Identical on both: starting price ($7.99/month), free tier (No), 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+

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs

Only in MUBI

  • Curated films
  • World cinema
  • Documentaries
  • Classics
  • New releases
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Content access

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • 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.

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot MUBI
  • Movie streamingnot MUBI
  • Kids contentnot MUBI

MUBI

  • Watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinemanot Disney+
  • Discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platformsnot Disney+
  • Getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via MUBI GO in eligible citiesnot Disney+
  • Reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streamingnot 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

MUBI

  • Curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
  • No live TV or broad back-catalogue - deliberately small, curated library rather than a comprehensive on-demand one
  • MUBI GO (free theater ticket plus streaming) is limited to select cities

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

MUBI

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the MUBI review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Disney+ if

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

Choose MUBI if

  • You need curated films.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want world cinema.
MUBI review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or MUBI better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and MUBI at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or MUBI?
Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and MUBI at $7.99/month.
Does Disney+ or MUBI run on more platforms?
Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. MUBI runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 MUBI is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that MUBI cannot?
Disney+ covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch. MUBI covers Curated films, World cinema, Documentaries, Classics. Both handle Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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