Netflix or hbo, which one to choose?

The battle for streaming has already reached Spain. Various platforms are struggling to earn the love, loyalty and above all, the monthly payment of the users. However, two of them were outlined from the outset as the undisputed queens, a triumph preceded by their enormous international success. If you are passionate about movies and TV series, you probably want it all; but if your budget is limited, you may have to choose. If this is your case, you have reached the ideal site because below we will analyze the key aspects that differentiate Netflix from HBO, and vice versa, so that you can choose.

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Netflix vs HBO: the battle has begun

I already tell you that I have a clear favorite that maybe will reveal to you at the end of this post, or maybe not, but in any case we are going to be governed by aspects and objective data that will help you when choosing between Netflix and HBO.

Do the test

In this life you do not know what you like until you try it, so both platforms give you the first month without commitment. Take advantage of this summer vacation and try both. I recommend you do it separately, to enjoy more and better. When you finish you can choose between one or the other, but try to make the most of those thirty days of free movies and series and investigate other available content.

Prices, profiles and devices

Before talking about content, if your budget is limited the price will be the most important aspect. Here your needs and your friends will come into play, yes, your friends.

Those of HBO have not warmed their heads: € 7.99 per month for their entire catalog in Full HD 1080p quality with a maximum of five devices per account and two simultaneous reproductions.

By cons, Netflix is ​​more flexible since the streaming platform offers us up to three plans for all tastes:

• Basic plan : for € 7.99 a month we will have access to the entire catalog from any device, however we will not be able to see more than one content simultaneously, nor will we be able to see it in HD quality, much less Ultra HD. Standard plan : for € 9.99 a month we will also have access to the entire catalog from any device but now we can view content up to HD and enjoy two simultaneous screens. Premium Plan : for a fee of € 11.99 per month we can add to all of the above content viewing in Ultra HD quality, and we will have four simultaneous screens.

Thus, at the most basic level, HBO wins the battle because it offers us content in Full HD (although if you have an Ultra HD TV you are not going to take advantage of it) up to two simultaneous screens , however, from there Netflix takes the jack to the water. Take a good look at the offers because if you realize it, you will be able to share your Netflix account with three other people and you will all be able to see what you want from wherever you want for just three euros a month. You can also do it on HBO with another friend, although you will be very limited in terms of devices and simultaneous screens. It is a very widespread practice and allowed by Netflix so, if you have interested friends or family and just money, you know!

Catalogue

Many people accuse Netflix of being a platform for those who like old content, but with that two-way tone, as if the old was bad by definition. Is a lie. On Netflix you will find absolutely everything, from new movies, series and documentaries to classics that we like to remember from time to time. By contrast, on HBO they pull more towards the new, but they also have jewelry of a certain age. Of course, in none of them expect to see the latest film releases, (except for own productions) that is still reserved for the PPV or pay per view.

It is difficult to determine with exact figures how much the NetFlix and HBO catalogs amount to (although when we talk about series, movies, books, documentaries… we should pay more attention to quality than to quantity). Still, it is estimated that HBO has about 100 series and 407 movies compared to more than 400 series and more than 1500 Netflix movies. Once again Netflix wins the battle of numbers.

On the other hand, we usually talk about series and movies, and we leave other content aside, but if you are passionate about documentaries, you should know that Netflix clearly bets on them and has an exciting battery of documentaries.

Speaking of titles, on HBO you can see series like Game of Thrones , The Wire , Westworld , Girls , Taboo , The Handmaid's Tale , The Sopranos , Broadwalk Empire and a very long etcetera of incredible series and movies. Meanwhile, Netflix has such relevant titles as Daredevil , Narcos , El Chapo , Las chicas del cable , House os Cards , Glow , Sense 8 , etc.

In both cases, on issues of emission rights for new seasons, we better not even talk.

And within this section of content, I can not fail to refer to the way in which both platforms facilitate the discovery of new titles. With so many series, movies and documentaries, sometimes "we don't know what to see", but Netflix triumphs with its algorithms and continually learns from our tastes and history and proposes new stories that coincide with our tastes in a really high percentage. Sorry, but here HBO has to lose.

Netflix suggests new content based on your stories and your tastes

In addition, with Netflix you can download content on your mobile devices to see them without an internet connection, perfect for this vacation, and I say this from experience.

And once we have reviewed the crucial aspects of Netflix and HBO, the decision is yours alone, although my advice is simple: find yourself a few friends, share your accounts and enjoy doing binge watching until you can no more.

As for which is my preferred streaming service, I have it quite clear, and it is possible that I have already seen the duster. And if so, better "let's run a thick veil."