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ESPN+ vs Starz

ESPN+ logo

ESPN+

Entertainment

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Entertainment

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ESPN+ pricing page not publicly accessible; Starz standard monthly rate after 3-month promotion not disclosed on landing page; requires signup to see renewal pricing
  • They diverge on capability: ESPN+ covers Live sports, Starz covers Streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ESPN+ and Starz actually diverge.

Attributes where ESPN+ and Starz differ
AttributeESPN+Starz
Starting price$10.99/month$6.99/month
Founded20181994

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 ESPN+

  • Live sports
  • Original shows
  • Replays
  • Analysis

Only in Starz

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Downloads

Both cover

  • Exclusive content
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • 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.

ESPN+

  • Sports streamingnot Starz
  • Live event watchingnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot ESPN+
  • Original series watchingnot ESPN+

Where each one falls short

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

ESPN+

  • Pricing page not publicly accessible

Starz

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

Pricing, plan by plan

ESPN+

$10.99/month
  • ESPN+$10.99/month
    • Live sports
    • Exclusive content
    • Original shows
  • Bundle$13.99/month
    • ESPN+
    • Disney+
    • Hulu

Starz

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

Which should you pick?

Choose ESPN+ if

  • You need live sports.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original shows.
ESPN+ review

Choose Starz if

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

Questions people ask

Is ESPN+ or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ESPN+ or Starz?
ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month and Starz at $6.99/month.
Does ESPN+ 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.
What is ESPN+ best used for?
ESPN+ is most often used for sports streaming, live event watching. Of those, sports streaming and live event watching are not what Starz is typically brought in for.
What can ESPN+ do that Starz cannot?
ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Replays, Analysis. Starz covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Downloads. Both handle Exclusive content, Smart TVs, Streaming devices, Account security.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ESPN+: How much does ESPN+ cost?

ESPN+ pricing information is not publicly accessible through standard browsing. Users must navigate the ESPN+ application or account page to view current subscription rates.

Source
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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