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MUBI vs Shudder

MUBI logo

MUBI

Entertainment

Discover extraordinary cinema

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shudder logo

Shudder

Entertainment

Horror and thriller streaming

From
$5.99/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; Shudder subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: MUBI covers Curated films, Shudder covers Horror content.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MUBI and Shudder actually diverge.

Attributes where MUBI and Shudder differ
AttributeMUBIShudder
Starting price$7.99/month$5.99/month
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20072015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
  • Content access

Only in Shudder

  • Horror content
  • Thrillers
  • Original series
  • Exclusive films
  • Watchlist
  • Parental controls
  • Fire-tv support

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Roku 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 Shudder
  • Discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platformsnot Shudder
  • Getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via MUBI GO in eligible citiesnot Shudder
  • Reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streamingnot Shudder

Shudder

  • Horror streamingnot MUBI
  • Thriller watchingnot 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

Shudder

  • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • Default subscription length is 1 month, billed and renewed on a rolling monthly basis, per the App Store listing

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

Shudder

$5.99/month
  • Basic$5.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • 4 devices

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 Shudder if

  • You need horror content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want thrillers.
Shudder review

Questions people ask

Is MUBI or Shudder better?
Neither clearly leads. MUBI starts at $7.99/month and Shudder at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MUBI or Shudder?
MUBI starts at $7.99/month and Shudder at $5.99/month.
Does MUBI or Shudder run on more platforms?
MUBI runs on Web, iOS, Android. Shudder runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 Shudder is typically brought in for.
What can MUBI do that Shudder cannot?
MUBI covers Curated films, World cinema, Documentaries, Classics. Shudder covers Horror content, Thrillers, Original series, Exclusive films. Both handle Smart TVs, Streaming devices, Account security, Web 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.

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MUBI: 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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