Starz vs MGM+: Which is Better?

Starz and MGM+, more or less, are cut from the same cloth. They both have classics and current blockbusters, and both are available as add-ons on Prime Video. However, Starz happens to have more originals under its belt, many of them critically acclaimed, while MGM+ has a deeper catalog of old films. It's also slightly cheaper than Starz. Which of them is better depends on what you prefer: original shows or classic films? You can read more about the two services in our breakdown below.

Summary

Comparaison Starz MGM+
Price $10.99/month $6.99/month
Trial No 7 days
Our rating 8/10 7/10
Number of channels - -
Parental controls Yes No

MGM+ and Starz cost

MGM+ is cheaper than Starz: MGM+ costs $7 whereas Starz costs $11/month. Subscribing to Starz instead of MGM+ will set you back $4 every month ($48/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.

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Why get MGM+?

Classic programming: With a large catalog of well-loved classics, MGM+ can make for some interesting lesser-known discoveries that you won’t find on a lot of other streaming platforms. Original programming: Among the contemporary releases, the ones that stand out are MGM+'s own, including interesting original documentaries, such as Alive and The Panama Papers, to name but a few. Multi-device streaming: You can stream across devices at the same time, though it’s not clear what the specific cap is on that. Offline downloads: Offline viewing is available on up to six devices per account, which is ideal if you’re sharing the service with the family.

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Devices: Starz is more widely available than MGM+

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

Whereas MGM+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku or Roku TV. That's 2 less devices than Starz.