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Disney+ vs Pluto TV

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Disney+

Media & Entertainment

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

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pluto TV

Media & Entertainment

Stream movies, TV shows and clips for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pluto TV has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices; Pluto TV pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers Downloads, Pluto TV covers Live TV channels.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Disney+ and Pluto TV actually diverge.

Attributes where Disney+ and Pluto TV differ
AttributeDisney+Pluto TV
Starting price$7.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20192013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & 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 Disney+

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

Only in Pluto TV

  • Live TV channels
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Recommendations
  • Streaming devices
  • Account management
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Smart TVs
  • 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 Pluto TV
  • Movie streamingnot Pluto TV
  • Kids contentnot Pluto TV

Pluto TV

  • Free streamingnot Disney+
  • Live TVnot Disney+
  • On-demand contentnot 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

Pluto TV

  • Pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

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

Pluto TV

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Live channels
    • Ad-supported

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 Pluto TV if

  • You need live tv channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want movies.
Pluto TV review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or Pluto TV better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and Pluto TV at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or Pluto TV?
Pluto TV has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Disney+ and Free for Pluto TV.
Does Disney+ or Pluto TV run on more platforms?
Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Pluto TV runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use Pluto TV for free?
Yes. Pluto TV has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month.
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 Pluto TV is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that Pluto TV cannot?
Disney+ covers Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced. Pluto TV covers Live TV channels, Movies, TV shows, Recommendations. Both handle Streaming, Smart TVs, Parental controls, Web support.
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