Media & Entertainment · head to head
Paramount+ vs Dailymotion
The short version
- Only Dailymotion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Paramount+ the App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.; Dailymotion dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: Paramount+ covers Streaming, Dailymotion covers Video hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paramount+ and Dailymotion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paramount+ | Dailymotion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2021 | 2005 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & 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 Paramount+
- Streaming
- Live sports
- CBS shows
- Nickelodeon
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Parental controls
- Profile management
Only in Dailymotion
- Video hosting
- Live streaming
- Video monetization
- Social media
- Websites
- Content moderation
- Privacy settings
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.
Paramount+
- TV streamingnot Dailymotion
- Sportsnot Dailymotion
- Kids contentnot Dailymotion
Dailymotion
- Video sharingnot Paramount+
- News contentnot Paramount+
- Entertainmentnot Paramount+
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paramount+
- The App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
- The App Store listing states the base Paramount+ plan carries ads and does not include ad-free viewing, offline downloads, or a local CBS station live stream, which are reserved for the Premium plan.
Dailymotion
- Dailymotion Pass auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
Paramount+
$5.99/month- Essential$5.99/month
- Limited ads
- Full library
- With Showtime$11.99/month
- Ad-free
- Showtime
- Downloads
Dailymotion
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited watching
- Video uploads
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose Paramount+ if
- You need streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want live sports.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Paramount+ or Dailymotion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Dailymotion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paramount+ or Dailymotion?
- Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for Paramount+ and Free for Dailymotion.
- Does Paramount+ or Dailymotion run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Dailymotion for free?
- Yes. Dailymotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month.
- What is Paramount+ best used for?
- Paramount+ is most often used for tv streaming, sports, kids content. Of those, tv streaming and sports are not what Dailymotion is typically brought in for.
- What can Paramount+ do that Dailymotion cannot?
- Paramount+ covers Streaming, Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon. Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.