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Netflix, Disney + or Viu? Which one should I pick?

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Searching the internet trying to scourge for free online shows or movies but can’t seem to find a site that doesn’t have advertisements or loads quickly? Feeling frustrated every single time advertisements pop up one after another that ruins your mood?

Well, it is time to find a subscription-based streaming service that suits your needs!

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Netflix

Singapore costs

Plan TypePrice (exclusive of GST)
Free Plan
Free Trial (new user)1 month free
Basic (1 user)$11.98/month
Standard (2 users)$15.98/month ($7.99 per user)
Premium (4 users)$11.98/month ($3 per user)

Shows/Movies

  • Different genres: Anime/Crime/Dramas/Thrillers/Comedies/Documentaries
  • English/ Chinese/ Malay subtitles

Devices/Downloads

  • Only able to use concurrently depending on the plan (e.g Standard plan is 2 users so 2 devices but can sign in to multiple devices)
  • Up to 100 downloads at a time as many devices based on the plan

Platform Support

  • Device: Apple & Android
  • Browers (Web Player)
  • Laptop/Desktop: Mac & Windows
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Disney +

Singapore costs

Plan TypePrice (exclusive of GST)
Free Plan
Free Trial (new user)
Monthly $11.98/month
Yearly $119.98/year ($10/month)

Shows/Movies

  • 6 content brands: Disney, Marvel, National Geographic, Pixar, Star Wars, Stars
  • Kid-friendly shows & movies
  • Over 500 movies and 15,000 episodes of content
  • Multiple options for subtitles: English/French/Norwegian/Italian/Spanish/etc

Devices/Downloads

  • Login to up to 10 devices and able to concurrently stream on up to 4 devices
  • Unlimited downloads

Platform Support

  • Device: Apple & Android
  • Browers (Web Player)
  • Laptop/Desktop: N.A
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Viu

Singapore costs

Plan TypePrice (exclusive of GST)
Free PlanYes (with ads)
Free Trial3 months free
Standard$7.98/month

Shows/Movies

  • Different genres but mostly Asian shows/movies: Anime/Korean Drama/Thai Drama/etc 
  • English/Chinese subtitles

Devices/Downloads

  • Max 3 devices
  • Unlimited downloads

Platform Support

  • Device: App on Apple & Android
  • Browers (Web Player)
  • Laptop/Desktop: N.A

Local Telecommunication Companies Plans

Starhub:

  • Netflix: HomeHub + (24 month contract $79.90/month)
  • Disney +: promotion up until 22nd Feburary 2023

-Up to 12 months of Disney+ access will be available for existing and new customers on 2Gbps Fibre Broadband as well as Mobile+ $95 and $155 5G-enabled plans.

-Existing and new StarHub TV+ subscribers who have taken up at least two TV+ Passes will enjoy Disney+ will be free

  • Viu: N.A

Singtel:

  • Netflix: Singtel TV family pack channels ($75.81/month)
  • Disney +: N.A (due to Disney+ exclusive deal with Starhub)
  • Viu

-12 month contract: $4.90/month

-no contract: $6.90/month

-pay with credit card: first 60 days free then afterwards its $6.90/month

M1

  • Netflix: Only able to add on to be billed together
  • Disney +: N.A (due to Disney+ exclusive deal with Starhub)
  • Viu: N.A
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Which is right for you?

Netflix

Only netflix application can be downloaded on laptops and desktops as compared to Disney + and Viu!

Disney+:

Want to feel like kid again? Disney + is the best for you! From a range of childhood shows to adult ones like Marvel! There are even some shows and movies from Netflix that are also available at Disney + such as Grey’s Anatomy!

Viu:

If you prefer to only watch Asian shows/movies, VIU would be perfect for you!

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