Software · head to head
Pluto TV vs Dailymotion
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Pluto TV pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); 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: Pluto TV covers Streaming, Dailymotion covers Video hosting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pluto TV and Dailymotion actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pluto TV | Dailymotion |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv |
| Founded | 2013 | 2005 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), 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 Pluto TV
- Streaming
- Live TV channels
- Movies
- TV shows
- Recommendations
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account 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.
Pluto TV
- Free streamingnot Dailymotion
- Live TVnot Dailymotion
- On-demand contentnot Dailymotion
Dailymotion
- Video sharingnot Pluto TV
- News contentnot Pluto TV
- Entertainmentnot Pluto TV
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Pluto TV
- Pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
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
Pluto TV
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Live channels
- Ad-supported
Dailymotion
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited watching
- Video uploads
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose Pluto TV if
- You need streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want live tv channels.
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 Pluto TV or Dailymotion better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pluto TV starts at Free and Dailymotion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pluto TV or Dailymotion?
- Pluto TV starts at Free and Dailymotion at Free.
- Does Pluto TV or Dailymotion run on more platforms?
- Pluto TV runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- Can I use Pluto TV for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Pluto TV best used for?
- Pluto TV is most often used for free streaming, live tv, on-demand content. Of those, free streaming and live tv are not what Dailymotion is typically brought in for.
- What can Pluto TV do that Dailymotion cannot?
- Pluto TV covers Streaming, Live TV channels, Movies, TV shows. Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.