Entertainment · head to head
MUBI vs Peacock
The short version
- Only Peacock has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: MUBI curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available; Peacock geographic restrictions prevent US access verification
- They diverge on capability: MUBI covers Curated films, Peacock covers Streaming.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which MUBI and Peacock actually diverge.
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 MUBI
- Curated films
- World cinema
- Documentaries
- Classics
- New releases
- Streaming devices
- Account security
- Content access
Only in Peacock
- Streaming
- Live sports
- News
- Original content
- Mobile devices
- Parental controls
- Profile PINs
Both cover
- Smart TVs
- 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.
MUBI
- Watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinemanot Peacock
- Discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platformsnot Peacock
- Getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via MUBI GO in eligible citiesnot Peacock
- Reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streamingnot Peacock
Peacock
- Streamingnot MUBI
- Sportsnot MUBI
- Newsnot 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
Peacock
- Geographic restrictions prevent US access verification
Pricing, plan by plan
MUBI
$7.99/month- Monthly$7.99/month
- Unlimited streaming access to curated films
- Download capability via iOS and Android apps
- Ad-free viewing
Peacock
Free- FreeFree
- Limited content
- Ads
- Premium$5.99/month
- Full library
- Ads
- Premium Plus$11.99/month
- Ad-free
- Downloads
Which should you pick?
Choose MUBI if
- You need curated films.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want world cinema.
Choose Peacock if
- You need streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want live sports.
Questions people ask
- Is MUBI or Peacock better?
- Neither clearly leads. MUBI starts at $7.99/month and Peacock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, MUBI or Peacock?
- Peacock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for MUBI and Free for Peacock.
- Does MUBI or Peacock run on more platforms?
- MUBI runs on Web, iOS, Android. Peacock runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- Can I use Peacock for free?
- Yes. Peacock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MUBI starts at $7.99/month.
- 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 Peacock is typically brought in for.
- What can MUBI do that Peacock cannot?
- MUBI covers Curated films, World cinema, Documentaries, Classics. Peacock covers Streaming, Live sports, News, Original content. Both handle Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
MUBI: How much does MUBI cost?
MUBI costs $7.99 per month USD on a monthly plan. An annual plan is available that saves 38% compared to monthly billing, though the exact annual price is not shown on the pricing page.
SourcePeacock: What is Peacock's pricing?
Peacock pricing information is not available. The website shows geographic restrictions and states the service requires US physical location for domestic customers.
SourceMUBI: Is there a free trial for MUBI?
Yes, MUBI offers a 7-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial ends, the membership converts to paid status.
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