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AniDachi vs Crunchyroll Party for anime watch parties

Short Answer

Both tools support live Crunchyroll watch parties. AniDachi adds on-player chat, reactions, voice and cameras, friend and group invitations, and personal progress recording on Plus and Pro. Both are a Crunchyroll watch party extension for desktop Chrome.

At a glance

TL;DR: Use Crunchyroll Party for free, live synchronized watching. Use AniDachi for live rooms with on-player social controls and invitations. Each viewer with Plus or Pro can record and edit their own progress; saved history and Resume remain available on Free. Async catch-up is planned, not available today.

Feature comparison

Live sync

AniDachi
Crunchyroll Party

Asynchronous catch-up

AniDachiPlanned — not available yet
Crunchyroll Party

Auto anime detection

AniDachi
Crunchyroll PartyNo / manual

Per-person progress

AniDachiRecord and edit on Plus/Pro; saved history and Resume on all plans
Crunchyroll Party

Pricing

AniDachiFree to join; host with Plus $7.99/mo or Pro $14.99/mo. Yearly options available
Crunchyroll PartyFree

When Crunchyroll Party is enough

  • Your whole group can watch at the same time every week.
  • You mainly need basic live sync and a lightweight chat.
  • You want a free option and can accept fewer “anime-specific” workflows.

When AniDachi wins

  • You want voice, cameras, chat, and reactions on the video player.
  • You want to invite friends or a saved group to a live room.
  • You want to record and edit your own viewing progress with Plus or Pro.

Migration path

Each person opens Crunchyroll in their own browser. A Plus, Pro, or trial host creates a live room and invites Free friends. Progress stays personal: each viewer needs their own Plus or Pro subscription to record and edit it, including when joining a paid host. Automatic recording also needs their permission. Start with Watch Crunchyroll Together and then review AniDachi pricing. For another comparison, see Crunchyroll Party alternative.

Published May 11, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026 · By AniDachi · Editorial policy

Start a Watchroom

Add AniDachi from the Chrome Web Store, then compare Crunchyroll, YouTube, and Netflix watchrooms.

Start a Watchroom

Frequently asked questions

Is Crunchyroll Party free compared to AniDachi?

Crunchyroll Party is a free Chrome extension for live, synchronized watching. AniDachi Free accounts can join an active Plus, Pro, or trial host. Hosting and editing personal progress require your own active Plus/Pro access, including a trial. Automatic recording also needs your permission; saved history, Resume, and deletion remain available on Free.

Do we still need Crunchyroll accounts for both tools?

Yes. Each viewer needs their own Crunchyroll access to stream legally. AniDachi adds the watchroom, sync layer, chat, and progress on top of each person’s own stream.

Which is better for friends in different time zones?

AniDachi currently supports live rooms, so friends need to watch at the same time to stay in sync. Personal history helps each viewer resume their own viewing later; it is not a shared group progress record. Async catch-up is planned and is not available today.