Paramount+ vs BINGE: what you need to know

Paramount Plus vs BINGE – which is the better streaming service? BINGE and Paramount Plus are both new additions to Australia’s continuously expanding streaming landscape. The former launched in May 2020 as Foxtel’s entry to the Australian streaming wars while the latter launched in August 2021 to replace 10 All Access.

In addition to its recently kick-started original programming and Foxtel Originals, what’s streaming on BINGE mostly comes from HBO, FX, AMC, BBC, ITV, and Warner Bros. just to name a few.

Paramount Plus’ catalogue of shows and films, meanwhile, mainly comes from CBS and, of course, Paramount. Moreover, BINGE’s partnership with Paramount Global also means that there are some shows and movies available on both services. Still, there are striking differences between the two. We elaborate below.

Price comparison: Paramount+ vs BINGE

What better way to differentiate two similar services than their pricing? Paramount Plus only launched last year so it’s still trying to find its feet again, which means no price hikes yet.

BINGE, on the other hand, recently increased the monthly cost of its popular Standard Plan. So when it comes to pricing, should you opt for BINGE or Paramount Plus?

BINGE pricing

Let’s begin with the BINGE costs. Foxtel’s streaming platform starts with the cheapest Basic plan at $10/month (with Ads), Standard at $16/month (formerly $14), and the BINGE Premium plan at $18/month.

The Basic tier lets you stream in HD on 1 device, Standard is good for watching on 2 devices at once in HD, and Premium allows simultaneous streams of up to four devices, also in HD.

Paramount+ pricing

Paramount Plus’ pricing structure is now similar to that of BINGE, Netflix, and Stan. There are two streaming tiers, however; customers have the option to sign up for either the monthly or the annual subscription.

The monthly Standard subscription fee costs $9.99/month, Premium Plan is priced at $13.99/month. Meanwhile, the yearly plan for Standard saves you some money at only $89.99 (or $7.50/month), or $124.99 ($10.42/month) annually for Premium. Also, those with a 10 All Access subscription can use their existing streaming service account to sign in to Paramount+.

Free trials: BINGE or Paramount+?

Many streaming services in Australia offer free trials with Stan and Amazon Prime Video being the most generous with 30 days free. But how about BINGE or Paramount Plus?

BINGE offers a 7-day free trial (previously 14 days) to its new users, so it’s free to try BINGE and access every TV series and movie available for the first week.

Paramount+ Australia also offers a free trial with 7 days free. Just for comparison, the now-defunct 10 All Access, which has been rebranded to Paramount+ offered a 30-day free trial.

Content Comparison: BINGE vs Paramount Plus

And now the fun part – TV series, movies, documentaries and more. BINGE is tagged as the place that streams only the best shows, which isn’t wrong. Thanks to Foxtel’s continuous partnership with HBO, BINGE secures big and award-winning shows like Euphoria, Succession, Westworld, Game of Thrones, and so on.

New streaming service Paramount+, meanwhile, offers content that’s just as sought-after. For starters, it brings all the content that’s previously on 10 All Access, which means Channel 10 favourites such as Survivor, The Bachelor and MasterChef Australia.

More importantly (at least for sports fans), Paramount+ has live football, including live NFL and NCAA games and UEFA, NWSL, Concacaf, Serie A, AFC, and AFA soccer matches.

What can I watch on BINGE?

It’s easy to see how BINGE features a competitive content library, made up of over 10,000 hours of TV and movies online from the biggest names in world entertainment. Every season of Game of Thrones is available on BINGE, and its prequel series, House of the Dragon.

It also offers complete boxsets of binge-worthy programs like The Sopranos, Sex and the City, and The Wire – shows with several Emmy Awards under its belt. BINGE’s first ever original drama, Love Me, also earned several Logie awards and nominations, as well as the rom-com series Colin from Accounts.

BBC, FX AMC, and BINGE’s other suppliers of content are no stranger to excellent shows either with the likes of American Horror Story, Snowfall, and What We Do in the Shadows filling BINGE’s library.

Below are more TV shows, docos, reality TV and movies you can start streaming on BINGE right now.

What is included with Paramount Plus?

The TV streaming service is also the new home of Showtime, one of HBO’s main competitors, with award-winning titles Ray Donovan, Dexter and The Affair now available for streaming on demand. It’s also worth noting that some new Paramount Pictures movies are released digitally on Paramount Plus and subscribers can watch them online as part of their subscriptions.

For those who love crime shows and police procedurals, Paramount Plus hosts plenty of CBS content, so that means lots of NCIS, CSI, The Good Wife, Elementary and Hawaii Five-0. There’s also a great amount of sitcoms from CBS, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon.

More than third party content, Paramount+ streams originals and exclusive TV shows too. The new season of the hit Aussie dramedy Five Bedrooms is here, as well as new shows One Night and Tulsa King. Here are some of the latest shows to stream on Paramount Plus today.

Device compatibility: Paramount Plus vs BINGE

Both are available across the usual suspects of compatible devices, offering downloadable apps for Apple and Android devices, while also being available on PCs, smart TVs, streaming boxes, gaming consoles and more.

Devices supported on BINGE

BINGE’s accessibility continues to fare better. It’s now available on more streaming devices, including Apple TV, Telstra TV, and more. You can also stream BINGE shows and movies on your smart TV via casting.

It’s worth noting that BINGE’s Standard and Premium plans now include 4K streaming on selected content.

Devices supported on Paramount Plus

A subscription to Paramount+ lets you stream on up 4 devices simultaneously. Like with BINGE, the highest video quality is 4K, but it’s only available on the Premium Plan.

Right now you can stream Paramount+ TV and movies using iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung smart TVs and many others.

The verdict: BINGE or Paramount+?

Which proves to be the best streaming service between the two? When it comes to TV and film content, both BINGE and Paramount Plus can hold their own. The former is bolstered by HBO content, BBC, and FX programming, while the latter features content from Paramount Pictures, CBS, and Showtime.

Picking between the two will primarily depend on what they offer, so if you love everything HBO, then BINGE is for you. But if you’ve been a long-time fan of CBS shows, Paramount Plus only makes sense. However, Paramount Plus offers both on demand content and live TV with sports streaming, something that BINGE doesn’t have.

When it comes to pricing, Paramount Plus launched in Australia at a competitive price at only $8.99 per month, then increasing to $9.99 per month, or $89.99 per year (annual price remains as is); while BINGE’s cheapest plan comes at $10/month. BINGE doesn’t have an annual subscription.

Currently, both services offer 4K streaming on higher-tier plans, following in the footsteps of Disney Plus, Apple TV+, Netflix and Stan.

As for simultaneous streams, Paramount Plus’ Standard tier plan allows streaming on two devices, while the Premium tier plan includes four concurrent streams. BINGE offers single streaming on its Basic with Ads plan ($10/month), streaming on two devices on its Standard plan ($16), and streaming on up to four devices on its Premium plan ($18).

To conclude, Paramount Plus may fare well among sports fans all thanks to its football coverage, but if it’s top-tier TV entertainment you’re looking for, BINGE offers exactly that.

Other streaming services in Australia

Aside from BINGE and Paramount+, there are other streaming apps available in Australia. Each of these streaming platforms has a different appeal as they also have exclusive contents that are only available in their service. And because Aussies love their entertainment, there can’t be too many streaming services.

Here is a list of other major streaming services you can check out.

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BINGE vs Paramount+: FAQs

Still deciding between BINGE and Paramount+? Below are FAQs that may help you answer some of your queries about the two.