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.
| Feature | Starz | MGM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $10.99/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Free trial | None | 7 days |
| Subscribers | 28,900,000 | — |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Try Starz | Try MGM+ — 7 days free |
| Starz 1 plan | MGM+ 1 plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Starz | Cheapest MGM+ | |
| Price / month | $10.99 | $7.99 |
| Annual Price | $69.99 | $62.04 |
| New User Deal | 73% off 1st month | — |
| Streams at Home | 4 | 4 |
| Streams Outside Home | 4 | 4 |
| Profiles | 5 | 1 |
| Max Quality | 1080p | 1080p |
| Audio | 5.1 surround sound | Standard stereo |
| Min. Speed | 6 Mbps | 5 Mbps |
| Get plan → | Get plan → |
Also available as an add-on on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Roku
Also available as an add-on for Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, The Roku Channel, Sling TV, and Xfinity
Both services support most major devices. Here’s a full breakdown of where you can watch each one.
| Device / Platform | Starz | MGM+ |
|---|---|---|
| Airplay | ✓ | — |
| Amazon Fire TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Android TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| LG TV | ✓ | — |
| Roku | ✓ | ✓ |
| Samsung TV | ✓ | — |
| Xbox | ✓ | — |
| iOS | ✓ | ✓ |
Starz has 28,900,000M subscribers compared to 0M for MGM+.
MGM+ starts at $7.99/month, while Starz starts at $10.99/month. That’s $3.00 more per month for Starz, or $36.00 more per year.
Is MGM+ cheaper than Starz?
Yes. MGM+ starts at $7.99/month, while Starz starts at $10.99/month. That's a difference of $3.00/month, or $36.00 per year.
Do Starz or MGM+ offer a free trial?
Starz does not currently offer a free trial. MGM+ offers a 7-day free trial.
Can I cancel Starz or MGM+ anytime?
Yes. Both Starz and MGM+ are month-to-month subscriptions with no long-term contracts. You can cancel either service at any time.
<p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>
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