With all the properties it has under its belt, Disney+ is no doubt better value for money. You get blockbusters from Marvel, meaningful documentaries from Nat Geo, and kid-friendly titles from Pixar and Disney Channel, in case you have a little one watching with you. But if you're just watching for one and have a dollar more to spare, Starz actually delivers on quality. It doesn't share Disney+'s versatility—mainly, its focus is on hard-hitting dramas—but when it makes a show it makes it well. And that's not to mention the movies it brings it in, which are a nice mix of box-office hits, indies, and beloved classics. Below, we break down the specifics of each to let you know which is ultimately the better service.
Summary
| Comparaison | Disney+ | Starz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month | $10.99/month |
| Trial | No | No | Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Number of channels | - | - |
| Parental controls | Yes | Yes |
Disney+ and Starz cost
Disney+ is cheaper than Starz: Disney+ costs $10 whereas Starz costs $11/month. Subscribing to Starz instead of Disney+ will set you back $1 every month ($12/year).
Why get Disney+?
Great for kids: There’s no shortage of content for younger audiences, with all the major Disney hits a click away.
New theatrical releases: Although sometimes you have to pay an extra fee (usually of up to $30), a great perk of Disney Plus is Premier Access, which makes theatrical releases immediately available to stream on the platform.
Exclusive releases: Since it’s Disney, the catalog of popular TV shows and movies that you can't find anywhere else is huge.
The app: The Disney Plus app is so well-designed that in 2020, Apple named it the Apple TV App of the Year, and voted the best app of 2020 by Google Play users.
Why get Starz?
Original programming: While Starz doesn't have as many original shows and movies as Netflix or HBO, it does produce some acclaimed entertainment, including movies like Ash Evil Dead and shows such as American Gods, Power, to name but a few.
Sharing devices: Starz lets you have four simultaneous streams per account, for about $7 less than Netflix's most expensive Premium plan which allows the same.
Devices: Disney+ is more widely available than Starz
Disney+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, PlayStation, Roku, Shareplay supported or Xbox.
Whereas Starz is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Shareplay supported or Xbox. That's 1 less devices than Disney+.
Channel count: Disney+ has 0 channels more than Starz
Disney+'s lineup includes channels whereas Starz has no channels. Getting a subscription to Disney+ will give you access to 0 more channels than Starz.
Trial: Disney+ does not offer a trial
Disney+ does not offer a free trial.
Trial: Starz does not offer a trial
Starz does not offer a free trial.
Disney+'s specialty
The specialties of Disney+ are: Action, Family, Horror, Kids, Language learning, Original series, Science fiction, True Crime.
Starz's specialty
The specialties of Starz are: Action, Horror, Movies, Original series, True Crime.
Disney+'s accepted payment methods
Disney+ accepts: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Disney Visa, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Roku Channel Store, Walmart gift cards.
Starz's accepted payment methods
The payment methods that Starz accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Roku Payment Method (RPM), Vizio TV App Store.
Does Disney+ have a better catalog than Starz?
Based on our calculations, Disney+ has a better catalog than Starz. Our curators have found 46 highly-rated movies and shows on Disney+. By contrast, they have only found 32 highly-rated movies and shows on Starz.
What are the best movies on Disney+?
Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Disney+:
What are the best movies on Starz?
Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Starz:
What are the best shows on Disney+?
Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Disney+:
What are the best shows on Starz?
Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Starz:
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