Showmax Kenya has a number of affordable packages that you can get depending on your needs. Showmax has always been innovative with the product it offers in the country, it was the first video on demand service to introduce mobile-only package in Kenya.
Ever since Showmax introduced its services in Kenya, the company has focused on African content just to differentiate itself from Netflix which has a ton of global content on its platform.
This post will not highlight the content you can get on the platform but rather the Showmax Kenya packages and prices and the payment options you have.
Showmax divides its packages into two main categories, the mobile only package and the ‘every device’ package that you can access to any device from smartphone, smart TV, laptop etc.
Showmax Mobile Only Package
| Showmax Mobile | Showmax Pro Mobile | |
| Showmax Originals, kids’ shows and more | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live sports from SuperSport | ✘ | ✓ |
| News Channels | ✘ | ✓ |
| Streaming Quality | SD quality | SD quality |
| Streams at the same time | 1 stream | 1 stream |
| Number of registered devices | 1 device | 1 device |
| Watch on Smart TV or computer | ✘ | ✘ |
| Watch on smartphone or tablet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download shows to watch offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| 14-day free trial | ✓ | ✘ |
| Price per month | Ksh 300 (sign up) | Ksh 1,050 (sign up) |
The mobile-only package aside, you can go with the standard package that you can watch on my device
What are the Showmax Packages?
| Showmax | Showmax Pro | |
| Showmax Originals, kids’ shows and more | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live sports from SuperSport | ✘ | ✓ |
| News Channels | ✘ | ✓ |
| Streaming Quality | HD quality | HD quality |
| Streams at the same time | 2 stream | 2 stream |
| Number of registered devices | 5 device | 5 device |
| Watch on Smart TV or computer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Watch on smartphone or tablet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Download shows to watch offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| 14-day free trial | ✓ | ✘ |
| Price per month | Ksh 760 (sign up) | Ksh 2,100 (sign up) |
As you can see from the packages above, there are different varieties to help you get what exactly you want and the price you are comfortable paying.
How do I pay for Showmax subscription in Kenya?
As for payment, you can pay for your ShoMax subscription using:
- Debit/credit cards
- PayPal
- Add it to your DStv subscription
- Through M-Pesa.
What Sports Channels are on Showmax Pro?
SuperSport is the only sports channel on Showmax Pro. You will be able to stream live sports event through a Showmax Pro subscription. Some of the live action that you can stream include the Premier League, UEFA, La Liga, Serie A, athletics, basketball, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, motorsports, tennis etc.
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