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Pluto TV vs Starz

Pluto TV logo

Pluto TV

Entertainment

Stream movies, TV shows and clips for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Entertainment

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pluto TV has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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); Starz standard monthly rate after 3-month promotion not disclosed on landing page; requires signup to see renewal pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Pluto TV covers Live TV channels, Starz covers Original series.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pluto TV and Starz actually diverge.

Attributes where Pluto TV and Starz differ
AttributePluto TVStarz
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20131994

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv), user rating (Not yet rated), category (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 Pluto TV

  • Live TV channels
  • TV shows
  • Recommendations
  • Account management

Only in Starz

  • Original series
  • Exclusive content
  • Downloads
  • Account security

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Movies
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

What people use each for

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

Pluto TV

  • Free streamingnot Starz
  • Live TVnot Starz
  • On-demand contentnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot Pluto TV
  • Original series watchingnot 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)

Starz

  • Standard monthly rate after 3-month promotion not disclosed on landing page; requires signup to see renewal pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Pluto TV

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Live channels
    • Ad-supported

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose Pluto TV if

  • You need live tv channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want tv shows.
Pluto TV review

Choose Starz if

  • You need original series.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want exclusive content.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is Pluto TV or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. Pluto TV starts at Free and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pluto TV or Starz?
Pluto TV has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pluto TV and $6.99/month for Starz.
Does Pluto TV or Starz run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Pluto TV for free?
Yes. Pluto TV has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Starz starts at $6.99/month.
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 Starz is typically brought in for.
What can Pluto TV do that Starz cannot?
Pluto TV covers Live TV channels, TV shows, Recommendations, Account management. Starz covers Original series, Exclusive content, Downloads, Account security. Both handle Streaming, Movies, Smart TVs, Streaming devices.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Starz: What is the current STARZ subscription cost?

STARZ offers a limited-time promotional rate of $4 per month for the first three months. The standard monthly rate after this period is not displayed on the website and appears during signup.

Source
Starz: How many devices can stream simultaneously on STARZ?

STARZ subscriptions allow streaming on up to 4 devices at the same time, with unlimited HD streaming and downloads included.

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