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Disney+ vs Netflix

Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

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

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Netflix logo

Netflix

Software

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/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; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers Streaming, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Disney+ and Netflix differ
AttributeDisney+Netflix
Starting price$7.99/month$6.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
Founded20191997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Profile PINs
  • Content ratings
  • Smart-tv support

Only in Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Auto-play next episode
  • Streaming devices

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot Netflix
  • Movie streamingnot Netflix
  • Kids contentnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot Disney+
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot Disney+
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot 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

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

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

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

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 Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or Netflix?
Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Netflix at $6.99/month.
Does Disney+ or Netflix run on more platforms?
Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
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 Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that Netflix cannot?
Disney+ covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations. Both handle Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Mobile devices, Parental controls.
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