Disney+ vs Showmax
Disney+ vs Showmax, compared side by side on 11 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: Disney+ is on 4/100 and Showmax on 45/100.
Where each one leads
Disney+
- agent readiness: 38/100 against 21/100
- domain rating: 90/100 against 70/100
Showmax
- our overall score: 45/100 against 4/100
At a glance
| Measure | Disney+ | Showmax |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A direct-to-consumer streaming service offering movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. | Provides internet TV services, including web series, kids shows, and live sports. |
| Category | Streaming Services, Entertainment, Media, Streaming | Not published |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2C |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 2019 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Burbank, United States | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Disney+ | Showmax |
|---|---|---|
| Total funding | Not published | $205M |
| Latest round | Not published | 19 |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Disney+ | Showmax |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 4/100 | 45/100 |
| Traction | Not published | 40/100 |
| Team | Not published | 30/100 |
| Search visibility | 13/100 | 12/100 |
| Quality | Not published | 58/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (38/100) | F (21/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 90/100 | 70/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Disney+ | Showmax |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Azure |
| Frameworks | Next.js, Tailwind CSS | Not detected |
Disney+ vs Showmax: common questions
Which is better, Disney+ or Showmax?
On our 0-100 score Showmax rates higher (45/100 against 4/100). 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 11 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Disney+ and Showmax compare on the numbers?
Disney+ leads on agent readiness (38/100 against 21/100), domain rating (90/100 against 70/100). Showmax leads on our overall score (45/100 against 4/100).
Read the full Disney+ review and pricing or the Showmax review and pricing. You can also browse other Disney+ alternatives we track.