'How many people can watch Disney Plus at once?': Here's how many devices can stream simultaneously with one account

If you sign up for a Disney Plus account, odds are you'll be sharing it with other people. Thankfully the Mouse House's streaming platform allows for several users to watch its library of movies and TVs at once.

Here's everything you need to know about streaming Disney Plus on more than one device.

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Up to four devices can watch Disney Plus at once

Disney Plus allows for up to four separate devices to stream movies and TV shows simultaneously. There are no household or internet network restrictions, which means four devices can stream while under the same roof or spread across the country.

You can currently watch the full Disney Plus library on the mobile app for phones and tablets. Users can also stream movies on the web through a browser, most Smart TVs, gaming consoles like PS4, or through the Disney Plus app on streaming devices like a Roku or Amazon Fire TV Stick.

The number of people watching is different than the number of profiles you can have

It's essential to recognize that the maximum number of profiles Disney Plus allows per single account is higher than the maximum number of devices streaming at once. You can create up to seven different Disney Plus profiles, which all keep track of show progress and downloads for each profile owner separately. This number of profiles is the highest of any streaming service. Disney Plus's streaming cap also is a frontrunner when compared to its competition.

How Disney Plus compares to competitors

Disney Plus' streaming cap of four devices is higher than nearly all of its rival services. HBO Now and Prime Video allow up to three devices at a time. For streaming staple Netflix, the number of devices depends on what subscription tier you pay for. 

Netflix's Basic plan, which costs $8.99 a month, only allows for one device. Meanwhile, the Standard plan for $12.99 allows for two devices, and the Premium tier priced at $15.99 a month will grant you the Disney Plus equivalent of 4 devices. 

Hulu works similarly to Netflix. Its two most popular — and most affordable — subscriptions only allow for two devices. If you are willing to spring for a Hulu + Live TV, you can add an unlimited screen option for an additional $9.99 per month.

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• How to get Disney Plus on your Apple TV, by subscribing to the streaming service and downloading the app

• How to add a Disney Plus subscription to your Hulu account for a discounted price

•  How to get Disney Plus on your Xbox One by downloading it from the Microsoft Store

• How to get Disney Plus on your Roku device, and watch Disney's new streaming service with a free 7-day trial

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