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HBO Max vs Starz

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HBO Max

Software

Stream iconic series, movies, and Max Originals

From
$9.99/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: HBO Max three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month; 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: HBO Max covers Profiles, Starz covers Original series.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where HBO Max and Starz differ
AttributeHBO MaxStarz
Starting price$9.99/month$6.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20201994

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 HBO Max

  • Profiles
  • HBO content
  • Max Originals
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile locks
  • PIN protection
  • Gaming-consoles support

Only in Starz

  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Exclusive content
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • 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.

HBO Max

  • Premium streamingnot Starz
  • HBO contentnot Starz
  • Original seriesnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot HBO Max
  • Original series watchingnot HBO Max

Where each one falls short

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

HBO Max

  • Three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month
  • The cheapest tier is ad supported; ad-free viewing requires the Standard tier or above

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

HBO Max

$9.99/month
  • With Ads$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Ad-Free$15.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-free
    • 2 devices
  • Ultimate Ad-Free$19.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • Dolby Atmos
    • 4 devices

Starz

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

Which should you pick?

Choose HBO Max if

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

Choose Starz if

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

Questions people ask

Is HBO Max or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. HBO Max starts at $9.99/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, HBO Max or Starz?
HBO Max starts at $9.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month.
Does HBO Max or Starz run on more platforms?
HBO Max runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Starz runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
What is HBO Max best used for?
HBO Max is most often used for premium streaming, hbo content, original series. Of those, premium streaming and hbo content are not what Starz is typically brought in for.
What can HBO Max do that Starz cannot?
HBO Max covers Profiles, HBO content, Max Originals, Gaming consoles. Starz covers Original series, Movies, Exclusive content, Streaming devices. Both handle Streaming, Downloads, Smart TVs, Parental controls.
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