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Head-to-head · News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions

The Times vs EL PAÍS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score The Times #6 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit The Times
EL PAÍS #7 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit EL PAÍS

The Times leads on 0 checks, EL PAÍS on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreThe Times · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresEL PAÍS · 4 of 5

The Times scores higher on our rubric for news and digital magazine subscriptions: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

EL PAÍS offers gift subscription; The Times doesn't publish it.

The Times is the better fit for readers wanting a newspaper, radio and puzzles. EL PAÍS is the better fit for spanish-language readers across multiple editions.

  • The Times fits best

    Readers wanting a newspaper, radio and puzzles

  • EL PAÍS fits best

    Spanish-language readers across multiple editions

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Side by side

Feature The Times 8.9/10 Visit ↗ EL PAÍS 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #6 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions #7 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions
Best for Readers wanting a newspaper, radio and puzzles Spanish-language readers across multiple editions
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Android, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone Email, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo
Features The Times 3/5 · EL PAÍS 4/5
Publication bundle ✓ ✓
Archive access ✓ ✓
Audio content ✓ ✓
Ad-free access Not published Not published
Gift subscription Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Publication type Newspaper Newspaper
Our review
Pros
  • Digital access spans web, iOS and Android, with offline top-story reading.
  • ePaper editions, archives, Times Radio and daily puzzles add breadth.
  • Print & Digital includes The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers.
  • App editions cover Spain, the Americas and several national markets.
  • Premium includes Cinco Días, digital print editions and a 90-day archive.
  • Readers can save stories, follow authors or topics, and receive notifications.
Cons
  • Access requires a paid subscription; there is no free plan.
  • Digital and print options may be more than readers seeking news alone need.
  • The offering centers on The Times and The Sunday Times publications.
  • No free plan is listed.
  • Premium features require a paid subscription.
  • Print and combined print-and-digital subscriptions are offered in Spain.
Our verdict

The Times is a UK newspaper covering politics, business, sport, culture and other topics, with digital access for readers who want reporting and commentary across web and mobile. Its digital subscription includes unlimited app and web…

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EL PAÍS is a newspaper available on the web and in mobile apps, with subscriptions for readers who want Spanish-language reporting across regional editions. The app offers editions for Spain, the Americas, Mexico, Colombia, Chile,…

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  1. The TimesNews and Digital Magazine Subscriptions 8.9Paid
  2. EL PAÍSNews and Digital Magazine Subscriptions 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • The Times — where it wins

    • Digital access spans web, iOS and Android, with offline top-story reading.
    • ePaper editions, archives, Times Radio and daily puzzles add breadth.
    • Print & Digital includes The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers.

    Where it doesn't

    • Access requires a paid subscription; there is no free plan.
    • Digital and print options may be more than readers seeking news alone need.
    • The offering centers on The Times and The Sunday Times publications.

  • EL PAÍS — where it wins

    • App editions cover Spain, the Americas and several national markets.
    • Premium includes Cinco Días, digital print editions and a 90-day archive.
    • Readers can save stories, follow authors or topics, and receive notifications.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is listed.
    • Premium features require a paid subscription.
    • Print and combined print-and-digital subscriptions are offered in Spain.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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