Netflix offers a more refined user experience and a larger content library, but comes at a higher price. Paramount+ is a budget-friendly option, especially for sports enthusiasts and families with young children, but its user interface is less polished and the ad-supported plan has limitations.
| Attribute | Paramount+ | Netflix |
|---|---|---|
| Content library size | 40,000+ episodes and movies | Over 8,500 titles in Slovakia as of July 2024; at least 17,300 titles across all international libraries as of October 2022 |
| Original content | Original series and films, including Star Trek spin-offs. | Over 1500 originals produced; 33 original scripted drama and comedy series released in the U.S. by June 2024 |
| Subscription cost | Essential Plan: $7.99/month or $59.99/year; Paramount+ with Showtime: $12.99/month or $119.99/year | Standard with Ads: $7.99/month; Standard: $17.99/month; Premium: $24.99/month; Extra member (on Standard or Premium): $9/month |
| Streaming quality (4K, HDR) | Select titles available in 4K UHD, HDR10, or Dolby Vision with the Premium plan. | HD, Full HD (1080p), 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, HDR10+ (4K and HDR available on Premium plan) |
| Offline download availability | Available with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan on iOS and Android devices. | Available on Android, iOS, Amazon Fire tablets, and Chromebook devices. Standard with Ads: Up to 15 downloads per month, on up to 2 devices; Standard: Up to 100 titles per device, on 2 devices; Premium: Up to 100 titles per device, on 6 devices |
| Number of simultaneous streams | Most plans allow 3 simultaneous streams. Some premium plans in certain regions allow 4 simultaneous streams. | Standard with Ads: 2 devices; Standard: 2 devices; Premium: 4 devices |
| Device compatibility | Mobile devices (Android and iOS), Smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Vizio), Streaming devices (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast), Game consoles (PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox), Computers (through web browsers). | Smart TVs, streaming media players, mobile phones, tablets, computers, game consoles |
| User interface and experience | Some users find the interface lacking, especially in content discovery and providing technical details about video and audio quality. Simple interface. | Well-designed UI with consistent color scheme, clear navigation, and personalized recommendations |
| Ad-free viewing option | Paramount+ with Showtime plan offers ad-free viewing, except for live TV. Essential plan includes ads. | Available on Standard and Premium plans |
| Kids' content and parental controls | Includes content from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Offers a Kids Mode to limit profiles to family-friendly content. | Kids' profiles, maturity level restrictions, title blocking, and profile locks |
| Sports content | NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, PGA Tour, NCAA basketball, and select WWE events. | Does not offer live sports |
| Bundling options | SportsLine and 247Sports subscribers may automatically receive Paramount+ with Showtime at no additional cost. | Peacock, Apple TV+, and Now TV via Xfinity's StreamSaver bundles; Max through Verizon; Starz via +play |