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Disney+ vs Paramount+

Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

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

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paramount+ logo

Paramount+

Software

A mountain of entertainment

From
$5.99/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; Paramount+ the App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers Downloads, Paramount+ covers Live sports.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Disney+ and Paramount+ differ
AttributeDisney+Paramount+
Starting price$7.99/month$5.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20192021

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+

  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs
  • Content ratings
  • Gaming-consoles support

Only in Paramount+

  • Live sports
  • CBS shows
  • Nickelodeon
  • Profile management

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • 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 Paramount+
  • Movie streamingnot Paramount+
  • Kids content

Paramount+

  • TV streamingnot Disney+
  • Sportsnot Disney+
  • Kids content

Both are used for kids content, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Paramount+

  • The App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states the base Paramount+ plan carries ads and does not include ad-free viewing, offline downloads, or a local CBS station live stream, which are reserved for the Premium plan.

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

Paramount+

$5.99/month
  • Essential$5.99/month
    • Limited ads
    • Full library
  • With Showtime$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Showtime
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose Disney+ if

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

Choose Paramount+ if

  • You need live sports.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want cbs shows.
Paramount+ review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or Paramount+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Paramount+ at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or Paramount+?
Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Paramount+ at $5.99/month.
Does Disney+ or Paramount+ run on more platforms?
Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
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 Paramount+ is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that Paramount+ cannot?
Disney+ covers Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced. Paramount+ covers Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon, Profile management. Both handle Streaming, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Parental controls.
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