Disney+ vs Max: which is better?

Disney+ and Max's cheapest plans cost the same at $10/month, but which is better? Both have rights to a wide variety of properties—Disney has Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and Marvel, while Max has DC, Cartoon Network, TCM, and HBO to name a few. Both are also compatible with most devices and are easy to use. The difference lies in preference. Disney+ is a great fit for families who plan on sharing a subscription, since you'll find a little something for everyone. Max on the other hand is great for mature audiences, since the films and TV shows are slightly edgier. Below, we break down the main similarities and differences between the two popular streaming services.

Summary

Comparaison Disney+ HBO Max
Price $11.99/month $10.99/month
Trial No No
Our rating 9/10 7/10
Number of channels 1
Parental controls Yes Yes

Channels on Disney+ and not HBO Max

The channels that Disney+ has and which are not available on HBO Max:

  • ABC News Live
  • Disney+ Playtime
  • Hallowstream
  • Hits & Heroes
  • Real Life
  • Throwbacks

Channels on HBO Max and not Disney+

The channels that HBO Max has which are not available on Disney+:

  • CNN

Price: HBO Max is cheaper than Disney+

HBO Max's costs $11 whereas Disney+ costs $12. Getting Disney+ instead of HBO Max will set you back $1 more every month.

Trial: Disney+ does not offer a trial

Disney+ does not offer a free trial.

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Trial: HBO Max does not offer a trial

HBO Max does not offer a free trial.

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Disney+'s specialty

The specialties of Disney+ are: Action, Family, Horror, Kids, Language learning, Original series, Science fiction, True Crime.

HBO Max's specialty

The specialties of HBO Max are: Action, Anime, classics, Family, Horror, Movies, News, Old TV shows, Original series, True Crime, TV shows.

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 card.

HBO Max's accepted payment methods

The payment methods that HBO Max accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Roku Channel Store, Samsung Smart Hub.

Channels on both HBO Max and Disney+

The channels that are available on both HBO Max and Disney+ are:

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