DirecTV Stream vs Paramount+: which is better?

Summary

Comparaison DirecTV Stream Paramount+ with SHOWTIME
Price $86.99/month $12.99/month
Trial 5 days 7 days
Our rating 9/10 7/10
Number of channels 80 4
Unlimited DVR Yes No
Parental controls Yes Yes
4K Yes Yes
ESPNYesNo
ESPN2YesNo
Fox Sports 1 (FS1)YesNo
NBCYesNo
Paramount NetworkYesNo
RSNsYesNo
TNTYesNo

Channels on DirecTV Stream and not Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

The channels that DirecTV Stream has and which are not available on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME:

Channels on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and not DirecTV Stream

The channels that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has which are not available on DirecTV Stream:

  • CBS Sports HQ
  • CBSN
  • ET Live

Popularity: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is more popular than DirecTV Stream

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has 42,000,000 subscribers whereas DirecTV Stream has 788,000 subscribers. This means that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has 41,212,000 more subscribers than DirecTV Stream. That's a pretty big difference.

Price: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is cheaper than DirecTV Stream

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME's costs $13 whereas DirecTV Stream costs $87. Getting DirecTV Stream instead of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME will set you back $74 more every month.

Why get DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is a Live TV streaming platform with a twist: you can download the app on any of your existing devices, or if you choose, you can get a "Gemini Air" box with a custom remote control for the service. But without the box, DirecTV Stream functions like a Netflix or Hulu, allowing you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.

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Why get Paramount+ with SHOWTIME?

Soccer fans can enjoy every UEFA Champions League game and every UEFA Europa League game on Paramount+. Football fans can enjoy many NFL and College Football games on CBS Sports. Plus, there are CBS local channels that cover most of the United States.

Go to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Devices: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is more widely available than DirecTV Stream

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation 4, Portal TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Vizio, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X or Xfinity Flex.

Whereas DirecTV Stream is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku or Samsung TV. That's 9 less devices than Paramount+ with SHOWTIME.

Channel count: DirecTV Stream has 76 channels more than Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

DirecTV Stream's lineup includes 80 channels whereas Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has only 4 channels. Getting a subscription to DirecTV Stream will give you access to 76 more channels than Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. That's quite a bit of channels.

Trial: DirecTV Stream offers a trial

DirecTV Stream has a trial. The trial duration is 5 days.

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Trial: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME offers a trial

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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DirecTV Stream's specialty

The specialties of DirecTV Stream are: Lifestyle, News, RSNs, Soccer, Sports.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME's specialty

The specialties of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are: Action, Family, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Science fiction, Soccer, Sports, TV shows.

DirecTV Stream's accepted payment methods

DirecTV Stream accepts: Amazon Appstore, credit card, debit card, Paypal, Retailer gift card, Roku Channel Store.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME's accepted payment methods

The payment methods that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, Google Play Store, prepaid card, Retailer gift card.

Channels on both Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and DirecTV Stream

The channels that are available on both Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and DirecTV Stream are:

  • CBS
  • CBS local channels

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