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ESPN+ vs Starz

ESPN+ logo

ESPN+

Software

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Software

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/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.; Starz advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
  • They diverge on capability: ESPN+ covers Live sports, Starz covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ESPN+ and Starz differ
AttributeESPN+Starz
Starting price$10.99/month$6.99/month
Founded20181994

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv), 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+

  • Live sports
  • Original shows
  • Replays
  • Analysis

Only in Starz

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Downloads

Both cover

  • Exclusive content
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

What people use each for

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

ESPN+

  • Sports streamingnot Starz
  • Live event watchingnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot ESPN+
  • Original series watchingnot 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.

Starz

  • Advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer

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

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose ESPN+ if

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

Choose Starz if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is ESPN+ or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ESPN+ or Starz?
ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month.
Does ESPN+ or Starz run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Starz is typically brought in for.
What can ESPN+ do that Starz cannot?
ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Replays, Analysis. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Downloads. Both handle Exclusive content, Smart TVs, Streaming devices, Account security.
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