Starz vs AMC+: Which is Better?

Starz and AMC+ share more similarities than differences. They both produce original shows that often get cult-status fame (Power and Interview with the Vampire, anyone?), and they're both available as Amazon Prime add-ons. But they also differ in significant ways. AMC+, despite being cheaper, has a breadth of content from sister channels like Shudder and IFC Films. Meanwhile, Starz has partnered with multiple film studios to feature blockbusters and indies alike. So which is better? We try to answer that question in our breakdown below.

Summary

Comparaison	Starz	AMC+
Price	$10.99/month	$4.99/month
Trial	No	7 days
Our rating	8/10	7/10
Number of channels
Parental controls	Yes	No

Price: AMC+ is cheaper than Starz

AMC+'s costs $5 whereas Starz costs $11. Getting Starz instead of AMC+ will set you back $6 more every month.

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.

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Why get AMC+?

Amount of content: Just like AMC Premiere, AMC’s other streaming platform, you’ll get all the original series including The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul and the rest, but you’ll also get access to content from a whopping six other providers.

Go to AMC+

Devices: Starz is more widely available than AMC+

Starz is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Shareplay supported or Xbox.

Whereas AMC+ is available on Roku. That's 8 less devices than Starz.

Trial: Starz does not offer a trial

Starz does not offer a free trial.

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Trial: AMC+ offers a trial

AMC+ has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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Starz's specialty

The specialties of Starz are: Action, Horror, Movies, Original series, True Crime.

AMC+'s specialty

The specialties of AMC+ are: Action, Horror, Movies, Original series, TV shows.

Starz's accepted payment methods

Starz accepts: 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.

AMC+'s accepted payment methods

The payment methods that AMC+ accepts are: Apple App Store, Apple Pay, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, LG TV App Store, Paypal, Roku Channel Store, Roku Payment Method (RPM), Samsung Smart Hub, Vizio TV App Store, Walmart gift cards.

Does AMC+ have a better catalog than Starz?

Based on our calculations, AMC+ has a better catalog than Starz. Our curators have found 118 highly-rated movies and shows on AMC+. By contrast, they have only found 43 highly-rated movies and shows on Starz.

What are the best movies on Starz?

Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Starz:

Nightcrawler (2014) (our rating: 8.6/10)

The Whistleblower (2010) (our rating: 8.3/10)

99 Homes (2015) (our rating: 8.2/10)

Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) (our rating: 8.2/10)

Paddington (2014) (our rating: 8.1/10)

Sunshine Cleaning (2008) (our rating: 8/10)

Broadcast News (1987) (our rating: 8/10)

Still Mine (2012) (our rating: 8/10)

A Thousand and One (2023) (our rating: 8/10)

Tár (2022) (our rating: 8/10)

What are the best movies on AMC+?

Here are the best movies that our team recommends on AMC+:

I, Daniel Blake (2016) (our rating: 9.5/10)

After the Wedding (2006) (our rating: 9.3/10)

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007) (our rating: 9.2/10)

God’s Own Country (2017) (our rating: 9.1/10)

Mary and Max (2009) (our rating: 9.1/10)

Still Walking (2008) (our rating: 9/10)

Like Father, Like Son (2013) (our rating: 9/10)

Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) (our rating: 9/10)

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011) (our rating: 9/10)

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) (our rating: 8.8/10)

What are the best shows on Starz?

Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Starz:

The Serpent Queen (our rating: 8.5/10)

Minx (our rating: 8.3/10)

Howards End (our rating: 7.8/10)

Gaslit (our rating: 7.8/10)

Sweetpea (our rating: 7.7/10)

Party Down (our rating: 7.5/10)

Dublin Murders (our rating: 7.4/10)

Mary & George (our rating: 7.3/10)

Three Women (our rating: 6.5/10)

What are the best shows on AMC+?

Here are the best shows that our team recommends on AMC+:

Happy Valley (our rating: 9/10)

Halt and Catch Fire (our rating: 8.9/10)

This Is Going to Hurt (our rating: 8.8/10)

This Close (our rating: 8.8/10)

Rectify (our rating: 8.4/10)

Documentary Now! (our rating: 8.2/10)

Dark Winds (our rating: 8.1/10)

The Terror (our rating: 8/10)

Kevin Can F**k Himself (our rating: 8/10)

Totally Completely Fine (our rating: 7.8/10)

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