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Dailymotion vs HBO Max

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Dailymotion

Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HBO Max logo

HBO Max

Entertainment

Stream iconic series, movies, and Max Originals

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dailymotion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion no pricing information publicly accessible on website; HBO Max limited-time offer pricing of $6.58/month valid only for first year on annual plans
  • They diverge on capability: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, HBO Max covers Streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dailymotion and HBO Max actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and HBO Max differ
AttributeDailymotionHBO Max
Starting priceFree$10.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded20052020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings

Only in HBO Max

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • HBO content
  • Max Originals
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices

Both cover

  • 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.

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot HBO Max
  • News contentnot HBO Max
  • Entertainmentnot HBO Max

HBO Max

  • Premium streamingnot Dailymotion
  • HBO contentnot Dailymotion
  • Original seriesnot Dailymotion

Where each one falls short

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

Dailymotion

  • No pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • Creator/publisher monetization details not found in available pages

HBO Max

  • Limited-time offer pricing of $6.58/month valid only for first year on annual plans
  • Student discount available but terms not specified

Pricing, plan by plan

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

HBO Max

$10.99/month
  • HBO Max Basic With Ads$10.99/month
    • Stream on 2 devices
    • Full HD video
    • Live Sports
  • HBO Max Standard$18.49/month
    • Stream on 2 devices
    • Full HD video
    • 30 downloads
  • HBO Max Premium$22.99/month
    • Stream on 4 devices (2 for Sports)
    • 4K Ultra HD
    • Dolby Atmos

Which should you pick?

Choose Dailymotion if

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

Choose HBO Max if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want downloads.
HBO Max review

Questions people ask

Is Dailymotion or HBO Max better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free and HBO Max at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dailymotion or HBO Max?
Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dailymotion and $10.99/month for HBO Max.
Does Dailymotion or HBO Max run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. HBO Max runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Yes. Dailymotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HBO Max starts at $10.99/month.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what HBO Max is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that HBO Max cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. HBO Max covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, HBO content. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dailymotion: Where can I find Dailymotion pricing and monetization details?

Dailymotion's pricing and revenue-sharing information is not published on their public website. Contact Dailymotion's creator support or business team directly for current monetization rates and terms.

Source
HBO Max: How much does HBO Max cost?

HBO Max starts at $10.99/month for Basic With Ads, $18.49/month for Standard, and $22.99/month for Premium.

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HBO Max: What is the difference between HBO Max plans?

Basic With Ads costs $10.99/month with 2-device streaming and Full HD. Standard at $18.49/month adds 30 downloads. Premium at $22.99/month offers 4-device streaming, 4K Ultra HD, and 100 downloads.

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HBO Max: Does HBO Max offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, annual options start at $109.99/year (Basic), $184.99/year (Standard), and $229.99/year (Premium), providing savings of $21-$45 annually.

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