Showmax is MultiChoice’s online subscription platform for films and TV shows, with a once-monthly payment, you enjoy DStv shows, movies and documentaries.
In today’s digital age, on-demand streaming platforms are becoming more popular as people are getting used to watching movies and shows whenever they have time at hand to do it. Almost all live shows and TV channels are finding ways to tap into the new phase that’s gotten extremely popular globally.
With Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu and other platforms in action, users have the chance to still catch their favourite shows regardless of their tight schedules.
When was Showmax launched?
Showmax was launched in August 2015 in South Africa under MultiChoice. Showmax has now expanded to various parts of Sub Saharan Africa, the platform is stocked with fantastic content which is purposely made for Africans.
How much does Showmax cost in Ghana?
The Showmax regular package costs GH₵22.99 per month and the Showmax Pro costs GH₵55.99 per month.
This is a manageable fee for most Ghanaians and a great option for people who wants to enjoy movies and shows on-demand and also have the chance to watch DStv shows and live matches whenever they want to.
Unlike other streaming platforms, this is glued to DStv so it bears some of its amazing content and in plain language, I will say it’s DStv on-the-go and on-demand.
Can I watch live matches on Showmax?
You can watch live matches on Showmax with a Showmax Pro subscription. With the Pro subscription, you have access to live matches on SuperSports, news and other DStv shows.
Showmax vs Netflix
Showmax offers its viewers the option to stream live football, news and other live DStv shows, Netflix, on the other hand, is exclusive for watching movies, shows and documentaries with no option of watching live shows.
Showmax is also cheaper than Netflix, Showmax’s Pro package is sold at GH₵55.99, Netflix’s Premium package is sold at GH₵69.72.
| Showmax | Netflix |
| News | – |
| Live Sports | – |
| Growing movie collection | Large movies and shows collection |
| More African content | Growing African content |
How to watch Showmax for free
You can watch Showmax for free with no commitments by visiting showmax.com/eng/welcome-free. These movies and shows are ad-supported local and international series, you won’t be able to download but it’s available to stream online.
With the Showmax for free, you have access to a list of movies and shows to watch without any prior payment or subscription, but you will not access to many other live shows and football matches, as well as other exclusive movies or shows that are constantly added to the platform.
Certainly, using Showmax for free will give you a better understanding of how the platform works and the kind of content the platform curators intend to add occasionally so you can make an informed decision.
How to Watch Showmax on TV
On your Smart TV, you can easily download and install Showmax to stream movies, shows and TV online, you can also download and watch offline.
How many users can connect to one Showmax account?
The regular Showmax subscription allows up to 2 users and the PRo subscription allows up to 5 users.
Showmax Pro vs Showmax Regular account
Showmax Pro allows you to watch live matches on SuperSports and other DStv channels, the Regular account will not give you that. The Showmax Regular account allows you to watch movies and shows on the platform without access to DStv channels.
Which devices can I watch Showmax on?
- Showmax is available to download and install on Android and iOS smartphones
- You can install on your Xbox and PlayStation consoles
- You can stream online easily using your computer’s web browser
- Showmax is also available on Smart TVs
Tip: If you do not have a Smart TV or yours is not compatible, you can connect your laptop to stream using HDMI.
Can you watch Showmax without internet?
You can watch Showmax without internet by browsing through already downloaded movies and shows.
Using Showmax offline also means you are no more seeing new movies or shows added to the platform, you are only left with already downloaded content. So you can occasionally go back online to see new updates and download some new movies or shows to watch later.
Also, using Showmax offline also means you won’t be able to watch live matches or news updates on DStv channels.
How to sign up for a Showmax account on the phone
- Visit showmax.com on your phone’s browser.
- Click or tap on Sign in on phone
- Click or tap on create account
- Fill in the information and click the create account button
- Choose a preferred subscription
- Now enjoy the new experience.
How to sign up for a Showmax account on the computer
- Visit showmax.com on your computer’s browser.
- Click or tap on Sign Up
- Fill in the information and click the create account button
- Choose a preferred subscription
- Now enjoy the new experience
Can I pay Showmax subscription with Mobile Money?
You can pay for Showmax using MTN Mobile Money by simpy choosing Pay with MoMo as your preferred payment method.
You cannot use your Mobile Money as a recurring payment method but for a one-time payment.
What is the difference between Showmax and DStv?
Showmax is 100% online, on-demand and available on the go. This means you will not need a decoder and satellite dish installation as you will need for DStv. With Showmax, you online pay for your subscription and the app is available to download for free.
On DStv, you are connected to live channels that give you scheduled shows and movie shows, on Showmax, you have the liberty to stream any movie or show you want to stream at any time without any interruption, this is however restricted to movies and shows available on Showmax at the moment.
Conclusion
If you are on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu or any other on-demand platform, you can simply try Showmax for 1 month to have a feel of it and compare to your already existing subscription on other platforms. If you want a great deal for movies, shows, music channels, news and live matches, switching to Showmax Pro is a perfect deal for you.
