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Netflix
Lots of great and varied content
Netflix is a streaming service that offers a wide selection of TV shows and movies of all genres, from comedy to drama.
Per- Varied content
- Contains some fantastic documentaries
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Disney+
Perfect for Disney fans
Disney Plus is Disney’s signature streaming service, offering content from the company’s various franchises, such as Star Wars and Marvel.
Per- Contains all MCU and Star Wars movies
- Can be bundled with other streaming services
Disadvantages- Does not offer outstanding variety
There are a whole host of streaming services out there these days, so unless you’re really rich, it doesn’t make financial sense to subscribe to every one of them. So it’s smart to stick to the best ones, but which ones are the best? That’s a tricky question, because there are several excellent streaming services out there.
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Two of the most popular ones are Netflix and Disney Plus. Both are easy to use and offer several exceptional movies and series to watch. However, both services may not be in your budget, so here is a comparison of the two services in terms of content, price and features.
Contents
Both streaming services add and remove content as licensing deals expire, but some TV shows, movies, and documentaries will apparently stay on their platforms forever because they are original content owned by the streaming service.
Disney has a particularly deep catalog of original content, as the company has been producing its own shows and movies for years. Just think about how long the Disney Channel has been around and how much content it has produced. Much of it has found its way onto Disney Plus. Additionally, the company owns companies like Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar, so their movies and TV shows can also be found on the platform. And when new Disney movies hit theaters, it doesn’t take long for them to appear on the streaming service.
Netflix doesn’t have the same volume of original content. However, you could argue that its content is more diverse. After all, most of the biggest original shows released on Disney Plus are either Marvel or Star Wars related. Netflix has all sorts of original shows and movies. For example, Bojack Horseman, Ozark, and Squid Game are all extremely diverse.
Prices
Netflix changes its prices quite often. Here are the current costs of each plan:
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Standard with ads |
7 dollars per month |
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standard |
$15 per month |
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premium |
23 dollars a month |
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Disney Plus plans are different from Netflix as there are both regular plans and package plans. These are all:
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Disney Plus Premium |
$8 per month |
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Disney Plus Premium |
$14 per month |
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Disney Bundle Duo Basic |
$10 per month |
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Disney Package Duo Premium |
20 dollars a month |
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Disney Bundle Trio Basic |
$15 per month |
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Disney Package Trio Premium |
25 dollars a month |
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Disney Plus, Hulu, Max Bundle (with advertising) |
17 dollars a month |
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Disney Plus, Hulu, Max Bundle (ad-free) |
30 dollars a month |
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When it comes to unbundled packages, Disney Plus’ two plans are similarly priced to Netflix’s cheapest. Disney’s streaming service has the advantage of 4K and the fact that both memberships include all content, so Disney probably has the edge.
Disney Plus certainly offers better value for money if you also use Hulu, Max, or ESPN Plus, as the bundled deals are much cheaper than paying for the services individually.
Features and functionality
The two streamers aren’t that different in terms of functionality and interface. Both have similar-looking home pages that contain rows of movies and TV shows divided into different categories. Both also include watchlists where you can save things you want to watch later.
However, in terms of features, Disney Plus offers 4K television on all plans, while Netflix only offers this picture quality to premium subscribers. However, Netflix offers you games to play, which is not the case with Disney Plus.
Netflix offers surround sound to its premium members, which improves sound quality, but Disney Plus offers Dolby Atmos audio for certain titles.
Overall, it’s hard to pick a winner in the features and functionality area as the reviews are pretty evenly matched. If you have a 4K TV, Disney Plus’s 4K viewing for all subscribers could be a plus for you.
Conclusion
Neither streaming service is better than the other. The prices are pretty similar (excluding packages) and the features don’t differ too much.
What really matters is the movies and TV shows they offer. Disney Plus is great for Marvel and Star Wars fans, as most of the big new shows that appear on the service come from one of those franchises. However, if you don’t like Marvel or Star Wars, Netflix probably has more to offer you overall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disney Plus the same in the UK?
The UK version of Disney Plus works the same as the US version. However, some content is different. Both regions get the new shows and movies made specifically for Disney Plus. However, there are some differences in older content. The UK version might even have it better, as it gets a lot of Fox sitcoms like How I Met Your Mother, Futurama, and New Girl.
Will Disney Plus become more popular than Netflix?
No, Disney Plus will not become more popular than Netflix. In fact, according to Forbes, Netflix is the fastest-growing streaming service of 2024, even though it already has the most subscribers.
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