BingeTube vs ShortMax
ShortMax and BingeTube both stream vertical short drama series in one- to two-minute episodes. The biggest difference is how you pay: ShortMax uses coins to unlock episodes alongside paid plans, while BingeTube has no coins at all and one monthly membership unlocks every episode of every series.
This comparison sticks to what each service publishes. ShortMax's details come from its US App Store listing and its website, checked on 22 October 2026; prices vary by country and change often, so check before you pay.
BingeTube vs ShortMax at a glance
| Feature | BingeTube | ShortMax |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | BingeTube, an independent service (binge.tube) | SHORTTV LIMITED (per its App Store listing) |
| How you pay | One monthly membership; no coins | Coin packages to unlock episodes, plus a weekly pass |
| Price (US) | $9.99 a month (a discounted first week for new members), or $4.99 to buy one series | A weekly pass at $9.99 or $19.99 on its US App Store listing |
| Free episodes | The first episodes of every series | Varies by series |
| Catalog size | More than 2,000 series, new episodes every day | Not stated on its App Store listing |
| Ads | None | Not stated on its App Store listing |
| Watch in a browser, no app | Yes: any browser on phone, tablet or computer | Its website (shorttv.live (shortmax.com leads there)) has episode pages, besides its iPhone and Android apps |
| Cancelling | Anytime from your Account page | In your App Store or Google Play subscriptions (per its listing) |
ShortMax's details are from its US App Store listing and website, checked on 22 October 2026; they vary by country and change over time. BingeTube isn't affiliated with ShortMax. Sources: ShortMax on the US App Store · shorttv.live.
Popular on BingeTube right now
- My Homeless Bride Is a Billionaire Heiress — 499 episodes
- Touch the Don’s Wife, Pay the Price — 480 episodes
- My Cruel Shifter Regretted Losing Me Too Late — 263 episodes
- Who Is This Tramp With a Trillion-Dollar Empire? — 261 episodes
- One Month to Love a Dragon — 225 episodes
- Plus-Size Bride, Stepmom in Charge — 205 episodes
- The Contract Wife — 50 episodes
- Djinn Under Contract — 68 episodes
Questions
Is BingeTube cheaper than ShortMax?
For watching a lot, usually: BingeTube is $9.99 a month for every episode of every series with no coins, and new members can start with a discounted first week. ShortMax uses coins for episodes plus paid plans (a weekly pass at $9.99 or $19.99 on its US App Store listing). If you only want one series, buying it on BingeTube for $4.99 is another option.
Does ShortMax work in a browser?
ShortMax has a website (shorttv.live (shortmax.com leads there)) with episode pages as well as its phone apps. BingeTube is built for the browser: open binge.tube on any phone, tablet or computer and press play.
Can I watch ShortMax shows on BingeTube?
Each service has its own catalog, so search BingeTube for the show you want. BingeTube has more than 2,000 series in the same genres: billionaire romance, revenge, werewolf, mafia and hidden identity.
Is BingeTube part of ShortMax?
No. BingeTube is an independent service and isn’t affiliated with ShortMax.