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Disney+ vs Crave
Disney+ leads on 0 checks, Crave on 3, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDisney+ · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Crave
- Most featuresCrave · 2 of 2
Disney+ scores higher on our rubric for video streaming services: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Crave offers free plan; Disney+ doesn't. Crave offers ad-supported tier; Disney+ doesn't publish it. Crave offers offline downloads; Disney+ doesn't publish it.
Disney+ is the better fit for families wanting a large-screen shared catalog. Crave is the better fit for canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content.
- Disney+ fits best
Families wanting a large-screen shared catalog
- Crave fits best
Canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content
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Side by side
| Feature | Disney+ 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Crave 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Video Streaming Services | #4 in Video Streaming Services |
| Best for | Families wanting a large-screen shared catalog | Canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Disney+ 0/2 · Crave 2/2 | ||
| Ad-supported tier | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Offline downloads | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Simultaneous streams | Not published | Not published |
| Max video quality | Not published | 4k |
| Supported devices | Not published | TV, computers, mobile phones and tablets, game consoles |
| Included bundles | Not published | Premium content bundles are available with Disney+, TSN and ICI TOU.TV EXTRA; bundle details vary. |
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| Our verdict | Disney+ is a paid subscription streaming service for movies, series and catalog video from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. It suits families and small households that want a shared catalog across large screens,… Read the review → |
Crave is a Canadian streaming service from Bell Media, offering on-demand series and movies, HBO programming, Crave Originals, CTV content, and selected live events, sports and news. Its English- and French-language catalogue makes it a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Disney+ — where it wins
- Streams Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic titles
- Supports simultaneous viewing, downloads and synchronized GroupWatch
- Offers 4K UHD, HDR and Apple Vision Pro immersive features
Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid subscription; there is no free plan
- Content availability, plans and pricing vary by region
- 3D and immersive viewing are limited to select Apple Vision Pro titles
Crave — where it wins
- Combines HBO programming, Crave Originals and CTV content
- Offers English- and French-language programming, sports and news
- Premium adds downloads, up to 4K video and four simultaneous streams
Where it doesn't
- Most subscription content requires a paid Crave plan
- Offline downloads and four simultaneous streams require Premium
- Sports and live events are selected rather than the service’s sole focus
- Disney+9.1/10 · Paid
A family-focused streaming subscription with broad catalogs, shared viewing and Vision Pro features.
Visit Disney+Full verdict → - Crave9.0/10 · Free plan
A Canadian streaming service with HBO, local programming and a free CTV selection.
Visit CraveFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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