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Showtime

Software

Signature entertainment and sports

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Disney+ logo

Disney+

Software

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Showtime showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile); Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
  • They diverge on capability: Showtime covers Original series, Disney+ covers Downloads.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Showtime and Disney+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Showtime and Disney+ differ
AttributeShowtimeDisney+
Starting price$10.99/month$7.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded19832019

Identical on both: 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 Showtime

  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Sports
  • Live events
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Content filtering

Only in Disney+

  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Gaming consoles
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs
  • Parental controls

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Smart TVs
  • 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.

Showtime

  • Premium streamingnot Disney+
  • Sports watchingnot Disney+

Disney+

  • Family entertainmentnot Showtime
  • Movie streamingnot Showtime
  • Kids contentnot Showtime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Showtime

  • Showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription period rather than immediately, with continued access through the paid period, per the App Store listing

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

Pricing, plan by plan

Showtime

$10.99/month
  • Showtime Standalone$10.99/month
    • Original content
    • Ad-free

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 Showtime if

  • You need original series.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want movies.
Showtime review

Choose Disney+ if

  • You need downloads.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want profiles.
Disney+ review

Questions people ask

Is Showtime or Disney+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Showtime starts at $10.99/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, Showtime or Disney+?
Showtime starts at $10.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month.
Does Showtime or Disney+ run on more platforms?
Showtime runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
What is Showtime best used for?
Showtime is most often used for premium streaming, sports watching. Of those, premium streaming and sports watching are not what Disney+ is typically brought in for.
What can Showtime do that Disney+ cannot?
Showtime covers Original series, Movies, Sports, Live events. Disney+ covers Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced. Both handle Streaming, Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support.
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