The two most popular anime services are Crunchyroll and Funimation. Both are free and available in multiple regions, but choosing the right service is beneficial in the long run.
In this blog post, we are covering Crunchyroll vs. Funimation. From the type of content to availability to pricing, you find everything here.
Availability
Crunchyroll is available in over 170 countries. Although content varies from region to region, the website can be accessed in over 170 nations.
Funimation, on the other hand, is available in a handful of countries:
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Ireland
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- United States
Winner: Crunchyroll
Platforms
Both are available on major platforms, including:
- Browser
- Android
- iOS
- Apple TV
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android TV
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Chromecast
Crunchyroll, along with the above, is available on:
- Windows Phone
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Vita
- Xbox 360
- Wii U
- Apple TV
- Roku
Funimation is available on Samsung Smart TV, where Crunchyroll is still missing.
Winner: Crunchyroll
Total number of shows
Crunchyroll has over 1200 shows in the US, whereas Funimation has around 900. Both have exclusive shows to give their fans extra.
You can go to the Crunchyroll and Funimation sites to see the content available in your region.
Winner: Crunchyroll
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Subbed vs. dubbed
Even though Crunchyroll’s catalog is extensive, Funimation has more dubbed content. Crunchyroll has more subbed anime compared to Funimation. However, most shows come with English subtitles.
The mobile app of Funimation also comes with an audio preference option to show the preferred language series on the top.
Winner: Funimation
Mobile apps
The Crunchyroll app comes with the below tabs:
- Your lists
- Browse
- Home
- Simulcasts
- Account
While browsing for anime, you can see the thumbnails, anime type, subbed/dubbed, and three tiny dots to add the anime to your watchlist or share it with others.
On each show page, you can share and see the related anime.
On the other hand, the Funimation app comes with an Android-style menu on Android. You have the below options in the left menu:
- Home
- My queue
- My library
- All shows
- SimulDub
- Genres
Each series thumbnail has a little plus sign to add that show to your queue. Tapping on a show goes to that show’s page, where you can watch its episodes, see ratings, share it, and follow it for future episodes.
Winner: Tie
Pricing
The next section of the Crunchyroll vs. Funimation is the pricing. Both have a 14-day free trial, but overall, Funimation is cost-effective.
Crunchyroll comes in two plans: Fan and Mega Fan. The Fan plan costs $7.99 per month and provides the following:
- Ad-free browsing and streaming
- Unlimited access
- Streaming on one device
- New episodes one hour from Japan
The Mega Fan plan is for users who want a bit more. It costs $9.99 per month. Along with the Fan plan, you get:
- Streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously
- Download shows on compatible devices
Funimation comes in three plans. The starting one, titled Premium, costs $5.99 per month, giving you subbed and dubbed access without any advertisement.
You also have the freedom to stream on two devices concurrently.
The mid-tier Premium Plus plan costs $7.99 per month, and on this plan, the stream limit increases to five, while you can download episodes to watch offline.
The plan also offers free shipping to purchases from Funimation Store and access to members-only events and offers.
The final plan, Premium Plus Ultra, has the same features as Premium Plus, but you pay $99.99 annually and get an anniversary gift from Funimation.
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Which is for you
Funimation is moving to Crunchyroll, so I suggest using Crunchyroll onwards. The website has a new interface, and over 1,200 shows are waiting for you to enjoy.
Crunchyroll vs. Funimation: Links
The bottom line
Both won’t disappoint you, but a fitting service will make watching easier. Anyhow, here is the end of this Crunchyroll vs. Funimation article.
Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas in the comments section and share it with your friends if they don’t know the difference.
nico
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
thanks for the article. i agree with ben, the funimation app is horrendous. and watching on web browser isnt great either. animelab was perfect really and they stuffed it all up :/
im probably going to cancel funimation and try crunchyroll. all i wanna do is watch fairy tail and it doesnt buffer on funimation :/ absolute garbage for a paid service
Madhsudhan Khemchandani
Wednesday 6th of July 2022
@nico, Thank you. AnimeLab was a classic example of a nice anime app. Although the shows have been moved to Funimation, the app was responsive and easy to navigate.
Ben
Friday 29th of April 2022
Not sure about Crunchyroll's App interface but after going from Animelab to Funimation, im seriously looking into changing over, Animelabs app was good, Funimations app is absolute garbage
Madhsudhan Khemchandani
Friday 29th of April 2022
I know. Among the three, I like AnimeLab's interface. Unfortunately, it's no longer available.