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ESPN+ vs Paramount+

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ESPN+

Software

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From
$10.99/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: ESPN+ the App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.; 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: ESPN+ covers Original shows, Paramount+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ESPN+ and Paramount+ differ
AttributeESPN+Paramount+
Starting price$10.99/month$5.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20182021

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 ESPN+

  • Original shows
  • Exclusive content
  • Replays
  • Analysis
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

Only in Paramount+

  • Streaming
  • CBS shows
  • Nickelodeon
  • Gaming consoles
  • Profile management

Both cover

  • Live sports
  • 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.

ESPN+

  • Sports streamingnot Paramount+
  • Live event watchingnot Paramount+

Paramount+

  • TV streamingnot ESPN+
  • Sportsnot ESPN+
  • Kids contentnot ESPN+

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ESPN+

  • The App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.

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

ESPN+

$10.99/month
  • ESPN+$10.99/month
    • Live sports
    • Exclusive content
    • Original shows
  • Bundle$13.99/month
    • ESPN+
    • Disney+
    • Hulu

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 ESPN+ if

  • You need original shows.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want exclusive content.
ESPN+ review

Choose Paramount+ if

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

Questions people ask

Is ESPN+ or Paramount+ better?
Neither clearly leads. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/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, ESPN+ or Paramount+?
ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month and Paramount+ at $5.99/month.
Does ESPN+ or Paramount+ run on more platforms?
ESPN+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
What is ESPN+ best used for?
ESPN+ is most often used for sports streaming, live event watching. Of those, sports streaming and live event watching are not what Paramount+ is typically brought in for.
What can ESPN+ do that Paramount+ cannot?
ESPN+ covers Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays, Analysis. Paramount+ covers Streaming, CBS shows, Nickelodeon, Gaming consoles. Both handle Live sports, Smart TVs, Parental controls, Web support.
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