Crunchyroll vs HBO
Crunchyroll vs HBO, compared side by side on 17 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Crunchyroll is on 65/100 and HBO on 67/100.
Where each one leads
Crunchyroll
Leads on none of the measures we hold for both companies.
HBO
- agent readiness: 49/100 against 37/100
- funding raised: $8.0B against $4.8M
At a glance
| Measure | Crunchyroll | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The world's largest anime streaming service. | Premium television network and streaming service offering acclaimed original series, movies, and documentaries. |
| Category | Media, Entertainment, Streaming, Consumer Internet | Media, Entertainment, Streaming Service, Television Network |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2C |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 2006 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, USA | New York, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Crunchyroll | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| Total funding | $4.8M | $8.0B |
| Latest round | Series A | Private |
| Valuation | $1.1B | $10B |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Crunchyroll | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 65/100 | 67/100 |
| Traction | 33/100 | 40/100 |
| Team | 70/100 | 50/100 |
| Search visibility | 56/100 | 15/100 |
| Quality | 86/100 | 90/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (37/100) | D (49/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 83/100 | 86/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Crunchyroll | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| CDN | Cloudflare | Not detected |
| Frameworks | Not detected | Next.js, Bootstrap |
Crunchyroll vs HBO: common questions
Which is better, Crunchyroll or HBO?
On our 0-100 score HBO rates higher (67/100 against 65/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 17 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Crunchyroll and HBO compare on the numbers?
HBO leads on agent readiness (49/100 against 37/100), funding raised ($8.0B against $4.8M).
Read the full Crunchyroll review and pricing or the HBO review and pricing. You can also browse other Crunchyroll alternatives we track.

