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Paramount+ vs Subsplash

Paramount+ logo

Paramount+

Entertainment

A mountain of entertainment

From
$5.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Subsplash logo

Subsplash

Religion

Church app and website builder for digital presence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Subsplash 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.; Subsplash card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • They diverge on capability: Paramount+ covers Streaming, Subsplash covers Custom App Builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Paramount+ and Subsplash actually diverge.

Attributes where Paramount+ and Subsplash differ
AttributeParamount+Subsplash
Starting price$5.99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryEntertainmentReligion
Founded20212013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Subsplash

  • Custom App Builder
  • Website Builder
  • Live Streaming
  • Giving Platforms
  • Calendar Systems
  • Analytics
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Paramount+

  • TV streamingnot Subsplash
  • Sportsnot Subsplash
  • Kids contentnot Subsplash

Subsplash

  • Church mobile apps, websites and media streamingnot Paramount+
  • Online giving and congregation engagement in one platformnot 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.

Subsplash

  • Card giving is 2.3% plus 30 cents and ACH 1%, deducted from each donation
  • The lower advertised rates of 1.9% and 0.5% require GrowCurve rather than being standard
  • No monthly price is published for the One or Enterprise packages, which are quoted on church size and usage
  • Reaching a quote requires contacting sales by phone

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

Subsplash

Free
  • GivingFree
    • Mobile and web giving
    • Text giving
    • Donor management
  • One$null/month
    • Websites
    • Media hosting
    • Apps
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All Subsplash One features
    • Custom API integrations
    • Multi-campus apps

Which should you pick?

Choose Paramount+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live sports.
Paramount+ review

Choose Subsplash if

  • You need custom app builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want website builder.
Subsplash review

Questions people ask

Is Paramount+ or Subsplash better?
Neither clearly leads. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Subsplash at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Paramount+ or Subsplash?
Subsplash has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for Paramount+ and Free for Subsplash.
Does Paramount+ or Subsplash run on more platforms?
Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Subsplash runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Subsplash for free?
Yes. Subsplash 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 Subsplash is typically brought in for.
What can Paramount+ do that Subsplash cannot?
Paramount+ covers Streaming, Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon. Subsplash covers Custom App Builder, Website Builder, Live Streaming, Giving Platforms. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Subsplash: Is there a free version of Subsplash?

Yes, Subsplash Giving is free to use. It includes mobile and web giving, text giving, donor management, check scanning, and analytics. Transaction fees are 2.3% plus $0.30 for card donations or 1% for ACH transfers.

Source
Subsplash: What does Subsplash One include?

Subsplash One is an all-in-one platform including websites, media hosting, apps, live streaming, giving, events, groups, messaging, volunteering tools, check-in, service planning, podcasting, and forms. Pricing varies by organization size.

Source
Subsplash: What is the pricing for Enterprise?

Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting Subsplash sales. It includes all One features plus custom API integrations, multi-campus apps, and Rock RMS integration.

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