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MUBI vs Netflix

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MUBI

Software

Discover extraordinary cinema

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Netflix

Software

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MUBI curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: MUBI covers Curated films, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MUBI and Netflix actually diverge.

Attributes where MUBI and Netflix differ
AttributeMUBINetflix
Starting price$7.99/month$6.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
Founded20071997

Identical on both: 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 MUBI

  • Curated films
  • World cinema
  • Documentaries
  • Classics
  • New releases
  • Content access
  • Smart-tv support
  • Roku support

Only in Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Parental controls
  • Auto-play next episode

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MUBI

  • Watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinemanot Netflix
  • Discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platformsnot Netflix
  • Getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via MUBI GO in eligible citiesnot Netflix
  • Reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streamingnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot MUBI
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot MUBI
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot MUBI

Where each one falls short

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

MUBI

  • Curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
  • No live TV or broad back-catalogue - deliberately small, curated library rather than a comprehensive on-demand one
  • MUBI GO (free theater ticket plus streaming) is limited to select cities

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

Pricing, plan by plan

MUBI

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the MUBI review.

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

Which should you pick?

Choose MUBI if

  • You need curated films.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want world cinema.
MUBI review

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is MUBI or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. MUBI starts at $7.99/month and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MUBI or Netflix?
MUBI starts at $7.99/month and Netflix at $6.99/month.
Does MUBI or Netflix run on more platforms?
MUBI runs on Web, iOS, Android. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
What is MUBI best used for?
MUBI is most often used for watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinema, discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platforms, getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via mubi go in eligible cities, reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streaming. Of those, watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinema and discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platforms are not what Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can MUBI do that Netflix cannot?
MUBI covers Curated films, World cinema, Documentaries, Classics. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations. Both handle Smart TVs, Streaming devices, Account security, Web support.
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