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

AMC+ and Starz cost

AMC+ is cheaper than Starz: AMC+ costs $5 whereas Starz costs $11/month. Subscribing to Starz instead of AMC+ will set you back $6 every month ($72/year).

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.

Go to Starz

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.