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Stitcher vs Paramount+

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Stitcher

Media & Entertainment

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paramount+ logo

Paramount+

Media & Entertainment

A mountain of entertainment

From
$5.99/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; Paramount+ the App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Paramount+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stitcher and Paramount+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Stitcher and Paramount+ differ
AttributeStitcherParamount+
Starting priceFree$5.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20072021

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & 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 Stitcher

  • Podcast streaming
  • Original content
  • Ad-free
  • Offline listening
  • Recommendations
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security

Only in Paramount+

  • Streaming
  • Live sports
  • CBS shows
  • Nickelodeon
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • Profile management

Both cover

  • 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 Paramount+
  • Audio entertainmentnot Paramount+

Paramount+

  • TV streamingnot Stitcher
  • Sportsnot Stitcher
  • Kids contentnot 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

Paramount+

  • The App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states the base Paramount+ plan carries ads and does not include ad-free viewing, offline downloads, or a local CBS station live stream, which are reserved for the Premium plan.

Pricing, plan by plan

Stitcher

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

Paramount+

$5.99/month
  • Essential$5.99/month
    • Limited ads
    • Full library
  • With Showtime$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Showtime
    • Downloads

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 Paramount+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live sports.
Paramount+ review

Questions people ask

Is Stitcher or Paramount+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Stitcher starts at Free and Paramount+ at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stitcher or Paramount+?
Stitcher has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Stitcher and $5.99/month for Paramount+.
Does Stitcher or Paramount+ run on more platforms?
Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
Can I use Stitcher for free?
Yes. Stitcher has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/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 Paramount+ is typically brought in for.
What can Stitcher do that Paramount+ cannot?
Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Paramount+ covers Streaming, Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon. Both handle 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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