Entertainment Arena: Disney+ and Netflix, which is the brightest star? Find out now!

There are so many streaming services out there, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your money. Two of the biggest are Netflix and Disney+, but is one better than the other?

SaDesign will compare Netflix vs Disney+ in many categories such as price, catalog, and device compatibility to see which service is better.

1. Netflix vs. Disney+: Movies and TV Shows

Netflix has more than 6,000 TV shows and movies available in the United States. That number is constantly changing as new content is added and others are removed due to expired licensing agreements, but you're sure to find plenty to enjoy, no matter what your genre preferences are.

When Netflix first launched, it only had content from third-party studios. However, with the launch of House of Cards in 2013, Netflix made a name for itself with quality original content.

You'll find compelling Netflix shows like BoJack Horseman, Ozark, and The Witcher, and movies like The Power of the Dog, The Adam Project, and Enola Holmes streaming exclusively on Netflix. Ultimately, Netflix hopes to rely heavily on its original content.

Disney+ has more than 2,000 shows and movies to watch from various brands owned by the Mouse House, like Pixar, Marvel, The Simpsons, and National Geographic.

Content is more plentiful outside the US thanks to the presence of Disney+ Star, a brand that includes more adult-oriented content from studios like 20th Century Studios, ABC, and Searchlight Pictures (in the US, much of this content is streamed on Hulu).

Disney+ has invested heavily in original content since its launch. It’s home to exclusives like The Beatles: Get Back, The Mandalorian, Hawkeye, and Monsters at Work. While Disney+ doesn’t have as much original content as Netflix, and some might argue that Disney+ is only family-friendly, what Disney+ does have is high quality.

That said, you've probably seen much of Disney's catalog before, but if you're looking for a place that offers all of Disney's animated classics or some fun superhero movies, Disney+ will fit the bill.

2. Netflix vs. Disney+: Price

Netflix has three different pricing plans depending on how many screens you watch Netflix on at once, how many devices you store your offline downloads on, and the playback quality:

Basic: $9.99/month, one screen, one download device, SD

Standard: $15.49/month, two screens, two downloads, HD

Premium Plan: $19.99/month, four screens, four download devices, Ultra HD

In most regions, Netflix does not offer a free trial period.

In the US, Disney operates three streaming services: Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. You can subscribe to each service separately or buy all three together for a cheaper price:

Disney+: $7.99/month or $79.99/year

Disney Bundle (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu with ads): $13.99/month

Disney Bundle (Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu without ads): $19.99/month

Unlike Netflix, Disney+ doesn't offer different tiers (although Disney+ does plan to introduce an ad-supported plan). Regardless of which plan you choose, you can stream on up to four devices at once, download as much as you want on up to 10 devices, and watch everything in HD (and some titles support 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos). There's no free trial.

It's rare for Disney to lock something behind Premier Access, which is a downside to Disney+. It's a one-time fee that gives you early, unlimited access to content that will later become available as part of your standard Disney+ subscription. This applies to Mulan and Raya and the Last Dragon, both of which cost $29.99.

3. Netflix vs. Disney+: User Interface and Discovery

The Netflix home screen is presented as a series of categories containing content. My List is items you've bookmarked, or Continue Watching lets you revisit items you've already watched.

New releases or genres like comedy, action or thriller. It's easy to pick something and start watching within seconds.

Disney+'s user interface is similar, with content divided into categories. The main difference is that the tabs at the top let you explore by brand, like Pixar or Marvel. From there, you can see everything on offer or check out collections like "Princesses" and "Musicals."

The Disney+ app is also a little clunky on some devices. For example, when you launch the app on a smart TV, you can wait about five seconds for the app to detect your internet connection and refresh. It’s not a huge deal, but it’s certainly not as smooth as Netflix.

No matter what device you use, Netflix and Disney+ are clean, easy to navigate, and put content first.

4. Netflix vs. Disney+: Device Availability

You already have a device that Netflix supports. That's because you can watch Netflix on:

Web browsers
Smartphones and tablets (Android, iOS, Windows Phone,...)
Smart TVs (LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, etc.) 
Netflix prides itself on its wide availability, so you won't be disappointed.

Disney+ is also available on a variety of devices, though not as widely as Netflix. You can watch Disney+ on:

Web browser
Smartphones and tablets (Android, iOS, etc.)
Smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Android TV, Panasonic, Hisense)
No matter which device you choose to watch Netflix or Disney+ on, all you have to do is visit the website or download the app. Some devices even come with the app pre-installed. Finally, if you have a modern TV or streaming device, chances are you'll be able to watch both Netflix and Disney+.

Your account information and viewing history will be synced across everything. This means you can, for example, start watching something at home on your TV and then finish it on your phone while you're traveling.

5. Netflix vs. Disney+: Which is better?

Your choice between Netflix and Disney+ will come down to content. After all, there's no reason to pay for Disney+ just because it's cheaper if you don't want to watch anything on it.

People with kids or looking for a little nostalgia will love Disney+. People who want a wide catalog of original and licensed content will love Netflix.

Can't decide? Consider alternating between two subscriptions to get the best of both worlds.