YouTube Premium vs Mubi: Privacy & Security Battle
Discover how US-based YouTube Premium and EU's Mubi stack up in protecting your streaming data. Make an informed choice today.
Should You Switch to Mubi?
Access to curated great cinema and a free trial for new users.
Loss of music streaming and YouTube Originals content.
Switch if you value privacy and cinema over extensive features.
At a Glance
US data laws
GDPR protected
YouTube Premium
paid
Mubi
paid
Privacy & Compliance Comparison
Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance
| Criteria | YouTube Premium | Mubi |
|---|---|---|
Server Location | US (Google Cloud), EU (optional) | EU (AWS, other providers) |
GDPR Compliance | Partial (SCCs) | Full |
Open Source | ||
E2E Encryption | Optional | Optional |
Data Portability | Partial | Partial |
CLOUD Act Notice
YouTube Premium is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Mubi is not subject to US jurisdiction.
YouTube Premium
🇺🇸Google (Alphabet)
Mubi
🇪🇺Mubi
US Data Storage
Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities
EU Data Protection
Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency
Certifications & Compliance
No certifications listed
No certifications listed
Reasons to Switch
- ✓Mubi offers a curated selection of 30 films each month.
- ✓Focus on independent and classic cinema, unlike YouTube's vast content.
- ✓Mubi provides a free 7-day trial to explore its offerings.
- ✓Offline downloads available for all films, similar to YouTube Premium.
Things to Consider
- !Lacks YouTube Music; no music streaming included with Mubi.
- !Limited content library compared to YouTube's billions of videos.
- !Learning curve for users unfamiliar with Mubi's interface.
Migration Overview
Quick Steps
Create Mubi account and configure settings
Export and prepare data from YouTube Premium
Import data, test integrations, and migrate users
Other alternatives to YouTube Premium
Ready to make the switch?
Start using Mubi today and take control of your data privacy.