Media & Entertainment · head to head
Paramount+ vs Disney+
Disney+
Media & Entertainment
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- $7.99/month
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The short version
- 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.; Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
- They diverge on capability: Paramount+ covers Live sports, Disney+ covers Downloads.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paramount+ and Disney+ actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paramount+ | Disney+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5.99/month | $7.99/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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+
- Live sports
- CBS shows
- Nickelodeon
- Profile management
Only in Disney+
- Downloads
- Profiles
- GroupWatch
- IMAX Enhanced
- Mobile devices
- Profile PINs
- Content ratings
- Gaming-consoles support
Both cover
- Streaming
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- 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.
Paramount+
- TV streamingnot Disney+
- Sportsnot Disney+
- Kids content
Disney+
- Family entertainmentnot Paramount+
- Movie streamingnot Paramount+
- Kids content
Both are used for kids content, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
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.
Disney+
- Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
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
Disney+
$7.99/month- Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
- Full HD
- Ad-supported
- 2 devices
- Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
- 4K UHD
- HDR
- Ad-free
Which should you pick?
Choose Paramount+ if
- You need live sports.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want cbs shows.
Choose Disney+ if
- You need downloads.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- You also want profiles.
Questions people ask
- Is Paramount+ or Disney+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Paramount+ or Disney+?
- Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month.
- Does Paramount+ or Disney+ run on more platforms?
- Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- 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 Disney+ is typically brought in for.
- What can Paramount+ do that Disney+ cannot?
- Paramount+ covers Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon, Profile management. Disney+ covers Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced. Both handle Streaming, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Parental controls.