# Where to Watch Compare

> How to compare streaming availability across countries on The Couch Critic so you can find providers that work for multiple viewers.

[Source page](https://www.thecouchcritic.com/guides/where-to-watch-compare)

## Step 1: Find the Section

Navigate to any Movie or TV Show page on The Couch Critic. Scroll down past the synopsis to find the **Where to Watch** card.

It shows streaming options for your default country automatically. You can see Flatrate (Subscription), Rent, and Buy options.

## Step 2: Enable Compare Mode

1. Toggle the **Compare** switch at the top of the card.
2. Click the country selector (flag icon) to open the list.
3. Select additional countries you want to include in the comparison.

You can compare up to 4 countries at once.

## Step 3: Analyze Results

The view transforms into a comparison table. Each row is a streaming provider (like Netflix, Disney+, and others).

- **Columns:** Represent the selected countries.
- **Checkmarks:** Indicate availability in that specific country.
- **Common Only:** Toggle this switch to hide providers that are not available in all selected countries.

= Available to watch

## Why use this?

This feature is perfect for:

- Coordinating watch parties with international friends.
- Checking if a movie is available on your streaming services while traveling.
- Comparing library availability across regions.

## Related Page

- [Find something to watch now](https://www.thecouchcritic.com/what-to-watch): Find something to watch after comparing availability.