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Stitcher vs MUBI

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Stitcher

Software

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MUBI logo

MUBI

Software

Discover extraordinary cinema

From
$7.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Stitcher has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023; MUBI curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
  • They diverge on capability: Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, MUBI covers Curated films.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stitcher and MUBI actually diverge.

Attributes where Stitcher and MUBI differ
AttributeStitcherMUBI
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersWeb, iOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2007).

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 Stitcher

  • Podcast streaming
  • Original content
  • Ad-free
  • Offline listening
  • Recommendations
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Content controls

Only in MUBI

  • Curated films
  • World cinema
  • Documentaries
  • Classics
  • New releases
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Content access

Both cover

  • Account security
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Stitcher

  • Podcast listeningnot MUBI
  • Audio entertainmentnot MUBI

MUBI

  • Watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinemanot Stitcher
  • Discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platformsnot Stitcher
  • Getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via MUBI GO in eligible citiesnot Stitcher
  • Reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streamingnot Stitcher

Where each one falls short

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

Stitcher

  • Service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • No longer available for download or use

MUBI

  • Curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
  • No live TV or broad back-catalogue - deliberately small, curated library rather than a comprehensive on-demand one
  • MUBI GO (free theater ticket plus streaming) is limited to select cities

Pricing, plan by plan

Stitcher

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free podcasts
    • Ad-supported
  • Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Exclusives

MUBI

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the MUBI review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Stitcher if

  • You need podcast streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want original content.
Stitcher review

Choose MUBI if

  • You need curated films.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want world cinema.
MUBI review

Questions people ask

Is Stitcher or MUBI better?
Neither clearly leads. Stitcher starts at Free and MUBI at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stitcher or MUBI?
Stitcher has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Stitcher and $7.99/month for MUBI.
Does Stitcher or MUBI run on more platforms?
Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. MUBI runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Stitcher for free?
Yes. Stitcher has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MUBI starts at $7.99/month.
What is Stitcher best used for?
Stitcher is most often used for podcast listening, audio entertainment. Of those, podcast listening and audio entertainment are not what MUBI is typically brought in for.
What can Stitcher do that MUBI cannot?
Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. MUBI covers Curated films, World cinema, Documentaries, Classics. Both handle Account security, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?

No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.

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