A male urinal  is not user or caregiver friendly.  It requires the male to be continent as does the MUDS.  However, that is where the difference ends.

A urinal is easily spilled, holds only 1000ml full (if you can fill it without spilling it), is placed on the floor or eating surface after use (yuck), is difficult to maintain accurate measurement of output, is difficult to impossible to use for some men, requires frequent linen changes and clean up if spilled, and increase the risk of falls from slipping in spilled urine.

The MUDS eliminates or reduces spills, holds 2500ml (enough for all day for most men), can be hung on a bed rail or chair with versatile holder, aids in the measurement of accurate output, easy to use unaided in virtually any position, decreases need for linen changes, and decreases the risk of falls.

The MUDS is a great alternative to any other portable urinary device