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Disney+ vs YouTube

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Disney+

Software

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

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouTube logo

YouTube

Software

Video sharing and streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only YouTube 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; YouTube youTube Premium/Music subscriptions bill through the App Store with a stated auto-renewal clause: renewal charges are applied within 24 hours of the current period ending unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before that point, and no price figure is disclosed in the listing itself.
  • They diverge on capability: Disney+ covers Streaming, YouTube covers Video hosting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Disney+ and YouTube differ
AttributeDisney+YouTube
Starting price$7.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20192005

Identical on both: 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+

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices

Only in YouTube

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Content discovery
  • Creator tools
  • Analytics
  • Google services
  • Social media
  • Creator tools

Both cover

  • 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 YouTube
  • Movie streamingnot YouTube
  • Kids contentnot YouTube

YouTube

  • Video sharingnot Disney+
  • Content marketingnot Disney+
  • Educationnot Disney+
  • Entertainmentnot Disney+
  • Live 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

YouTube

  • YouTube Premium/Music subscriptions bill through the App Store with a stated auto-renewal clause: renewal charges are applied within 24 hours of the current period ending unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before that point, and no price figure is disclosed in the listing itself.

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

YouTube

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited video watching
    • Basic video uploads
    • Community features
  • YouTube Premium$11.99/month
    • Ad-free videos
    • Background play
    • YouTube Music included

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 YouTube if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want live streaming.
YouTube review

Questions people ask

Is Disney+ or YouTube better?
Neither clearly leads. Disney+ starts at $7.99/month and YouTube at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Disney+ or YouTube?
YouTube has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Disney+ and Free for YouTube.
Does Disney+ or YouTube run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use YouTube for free?
Yes. YouTube 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 YouTube is typically brought in for.
What can Disney+ do that YouTube cannot?
Disney+ covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch. YouTube covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Content discovery, Creator tools. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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