Starz vs Paramount+: Which is Better?

Starz and Paramount+ both shine when it comes to original shows and blockbuster films, but which is better among the two streaming services? Paramount+ has more options when it comes to plans (you can upgrade the Essential plan to the Showtime plan), while Starz promises no-ad streaming (and mostly lives up to it). Paramount+ also offers a free trial if you want to see what you're getting before committing, and it has sports content from partner CBS channels. Ultimately, it comes down to preference. Starz might be better if you're after pure entertainment, but Paramount+ is the one to get if you want more variety. You can read more about them in our breakdown below.

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Summary

Comparaison	Paramount+	Starz
Price	$10.99/month	$7.99/month
Trial	No	7 days
Our rating	9/10	9/10
Number of channels
Parental controls	Yes	Yes

Price: Starz is cheaper than Paramount+

Starz's costs $8 whereas Paramount+ costs $11. Getting Paramount+ instead of Starz will set you back $3 more every month.

Trial: Paramount+ does not offer a trial

Paramount+ does not offer a free trial.

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Trial: Starz offers a trial

Starz has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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Paramount+'s specialty

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

Starz's specialty

The specialties of Starz are: Action, Horror, Movies, News, Old TV shows, Original series.

Paramount+'s accepted payment methods

Paramount+ 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.

Starz's accepted payment methods

The payment methods that Starz accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, Google Play Store, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Walmart gift card.

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