Software · head to head
Paramount+ vs Shudder
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.; 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: Paramount+ covers Streaming, Shudder covers Horror content.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paramount+ and Shudder actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paramount+ | Shudder |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv |
| Founded | 2021 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price ($5.99/month), pricing model (subscription), 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 Paramount+
- Streaming
- Live sports
- CBS shows
- Nickelodeon
- Gaming consoles
- Profile management
Only in Shudder
- Horror content
- Thrillers
- Original series
- Exclusive films
- Watchlist
- Streaming devices
- Account security
- Roku support
Both cover
- Smart TVs
- 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 Shudder
- Sportsnot Shudder
- Kids contentnot Shudder
Shudder
- Horror streamingnot Paramount+
- Thriller watchingnot 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.
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
Paramount+
$5.99/month- Essential$5.99/month
- Limited ads
- Full library
- With Showtime$11.99/month
- Ad-free
- Showtime
- Downloads
Shudder
$5.99/month- Basic$5.99/month
- HD
- 1 device
- Premium$8.99/month
- 4K
- 4 devices
Which should you pick?
Choose Paramount+ if
- You need streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want live sports.
Choose Shudder if
- You need horror content.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want thrillers.
Questions people ask
- Is Paramount+ or Shudder better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/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, Paramount+ or Shudder?
- Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Shudder at $5.99/month.
- Does Paramount+ or Shudder run on more platforms?
- Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Shudder runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- 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 Shudder is typically brought in for.
- What can Paramount+ do that Shudder cannot?
- Paramount+ covers Streaming, Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon. Shudder covers Horror content, Thrillers, Original series, Exclusive films. Both handle Smart TVs, Parental controls, Web support, Ios support.
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