Software · head to head
Tubi vs Crunchyroll
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Tubi the App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all; Crunchyroll the App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.
- They diverge on capability: Tubi covers Streaming, Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tubi and Crunchyroll actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tubi | Crunchyroll |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles |
| Founded | 2014 | 2006 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Tubi
- Streaming
- Full catalog
- Search
- Recommendations
- Watchlist
- Streaming devices
- Content filtering
- Account management
Only in Crunchyroll
- Anime streaming
- Simulcasts
- Manga
- Games
- Gaming consoles
- Parental controls
- Profile management
- Gaming-consoles support
Both cover
- 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.
Tubi
- Free streamingnot Crunchyroll
- Content discoverynot Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
- Anime watchingnot Tubi
- Manga readingnot Tubi
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Tubi
- The App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all
Crunchyroll
- The App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.
Pricing, plan by plan
Tubi
Free- FreeFree
- Full catalog
- Ad-supported
Crunchyroll
Free- FreeFree
- Limited anime
- Ads
- Fan$7.99/month
- Ad-free
- Simulcasts
- Mega Fan$9.99/month
- Offline viewing
- 4 streams
Which should you pick?
Choose Tubi if
- You need streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want full catalog.
Choose Crunchyroll if
- You need anime streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- You also want simulcasts.
Questions people ask
- Is Tubi or Crunchyroll better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tubi starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tubi or Crunchyroll?
- Tubi starts at Free and Crunchyroll at Free.
- Does Tubi or Crunchyroll run on more platforms?
- Tubi runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- Can I use Tubi for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Tubi best used for?
- Tubi is most often used for free streaming, content discovery. Of those, free streaming and content discovery are not what Crunchyroll is typically brought in for.
- What can Tubi do that Crunchyroll cannot?
- Tubi covers Streaming, Full catalog, Search, Recommendations. Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Both handle Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support, Android support.