YouTube TV vs. Fubo: Price, Channels, Features, DVR, & More Compared


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Cord cutting is becoming more popular than ever and with so many options, it may be hard to find a service that fits your budget and offers a suitable lineup of channels and content. YouTube TV and Fubo have been two heavyweights in the live TV streaming industry. Both are known for their wide variety of channels and serving millions of subscribers throughout the country.

Unlike cable and satellite companies, Fubo and YouTube TV give customers ultimate flexibility. You can sign up for either for as long as you want because they do not offer any annual contracts. You just pay your monthly subscription and you can cancel anytime if needed.

Below is a breakdown of each service to help you determine which fits your needs the best.

Which Device Do I Need to Watch?

To begin streaming with Fubo and YouTube TV, all you need is an internet connection and a compatible device. The chart below shows which devices work with each service.

FuboYouTube TV
Roku
Fire TV
Apple TV
Android TV
Chromecast
iOS
Android
XBOX
PlayStation

*Note: Chromecast will work on any Chromecast-supported device like Android TV and Google TV.

The Channels

Both Fubo and YouTube TV carry the most popular live channels in sports, entertainment, news, and more. YouTube TV carries over 100 live channels and Fubo has plans that range from over 150 to 220+ channels.

Below is a breakdown of the local channels and each service’s full channel lineup. However, channels may vary depending on the package, plan, and viewer’s location.

Local Channels

Local ChannelsFuboYouTube TV
ABC
CBS
FOX
NBC
The CW

Full Channel Lineup

ChannelsFuboYouTube TV
911 Network
ABC
ABC News
Acorn
ACC Network
AccuWeather
Adult Swim
africanews
ALLBLK
Altitude
AMC
AMC+
American Heroes Channel
Animal Planet
Antena 3
AT&T SportsNet RSNs
At Home with Family Handyman
ATRESplayer
FuboYouTube TV
AXS TV NOW
Baby TV Español
Bandamax
Bally Sports RSNs
BBC
BBC World News
beIN SPORTS en Español
beIN Sports
beIN SPORTS 4
beIN SPORTS 5
beIN SPORTS 6
beIN SPORTS 7
beIN SPORTS 8
beIN SPORTS En Español
beIN SPORTS Xtra
beIN SPORTS Xtra En Español
BET
BET Her
BET Jams
BET Soul
BilliardTV
Big Ten Network
Big Ten Network Alternate 2
Big Ten Network Alternate 3
Big Ten Network Alternate 4
Bloomberg Originals
Bloomberg Plus
Bloomberg Television
Bounce
Bravo
FuboYouTube TV
Canela
Cartoon Network
CBS
CBS News
CBS Sports Network
Cheddar News
Cine Mexicano
Cine Sony
Cinelatino
Cinemax
Circle TV
CleoTV
CMT
FuboYouTube TV
CNBC
CNBC World
CNN
CNN en Español
Comedy Central
Comedy Dynamics
Comedy.TV
Comet
Contv
Cooking Channel
Court TV
Cozi TV
Crackle
CuriosityStream
Dabl
Dark Matter
De Pelicula
De Película Clásico
Dekkoo
FuboYouTube TV
Destination America
Discovery
Discovery en Español
Discovery Familia
Discovery Family Channel
Discovery Life
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD
Docurama
Dove Channel
DUST
E!
EarthX TV
FuboYouTube TV
ESPN
ESPN Deportes
ESPN U
ESPN2
ESPNEWS
ESTRELLA
Estrella Games
Estrella News
euronews
euronews español
Fail Army
Fandor
FanDuel TV
Fight_Network
Food Network
FOROtv
FuboYouTube TV
FOX
FOX Business Network
FOX Deportes
FOX LiveNOW
FOX Nation
FOX News Channel
FOX Soccer Plus
FOX Soul
FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports 2
FOX Weather
Freeform
fubo Latino Network
fubo Movie Network
FuboYouTube TV
fubo Sports Network
fubo Sports Network 2
FX
FXM
FXX
Galavisión
getTV
GLORY Kickboxing
GolTV (Spanish)
Golf Channel
Great American Family
Great American Living
GRIT
Game Show Network (GSN)
Gusto
FuboYouTube TV
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Drama
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Hallmark Movies Now
HBO
HBO Max
HereTV
HGTV
HLN
Hogar
Hopster Learning
HSN
i24NEWS
FuboYouTube TV
IFC
iMPACT Wrestling
INFAST
INSP
Investigation Discovery
INWONDER
ION
ION Mystery
ION Plus
JTV
Justice Central
LAFC
Law & Crime
LiveNOW from Fox
Local Now
FuboYouTube TV
Localish
Logo
Magellan
Magnolia Network
Mangolia Selects
Marquee Sports Network
MAV_TV
MGM+
MHzChoice
MLB Network
MotorTrend
MSNBC
MTV
FuboYouTube TV
MTV Classic
MTV Live
MTV2
MTVU
Música
My Outdoor TV
MyNetworkTV
National Geographic
National Geographic Wild
National Geographic Mundo
NBA TV
NBA League Pass
NBC
NBC News NOW
NBC Sports RSNs
NBC Universo
NBCLX
FuboYouTube TV
NECN
News 12 New York
Newsmax
NewsNation
NewsNet
NFL Network
NHL Network
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
NickMusic
Nicktoons
Nosey
Nuestra Tele
NTN 24
FuboYouTube TV
Origin Sports Network
Orlando City
Outside TV
Outside TV Features
OWN
Oxygen
Oxygen True Crime
Pac-12 Insider
Pac-12 Network
Pantaya
Paramount Network
Pasiones
PBS
PC
FuboYouTube TV
People Are Awesome
Perfect Game TV
PFL
Players TV
PokerGO
POP
Popcornflix
QVC
RCN Total
Real Madrid TV
Real Nosey
FuboYouTube TV
Recipe.TV
RedZone from NFL Network
RetroCrush
Revry
Revry News
Science
Screambox
Screenpix
Scripps News
SEC Network
FuboYouTube TV
Showtime
Showtime 2
Showtime East
Showtime Extreme
Showtime Family Zone
Showtime Next
Showtime Showcase
Showtime West
Showtime Women
SHOxBET
Shudder
Smithsonian Channel
SNY
Sony Movie Channel
SPEEDVISION
Sportsgrid
FuboYouTube TV
Stadium
StartTV
STARZ
Stingray Classica
Sundance TV
Sundance Now
Swerve Sports
SYFY
Tastemade
Tastemade en Español
Tastemade Home
Tastemade Travel
Tastemade+
TBS
TCM
TED
TeenNick
FuboYouTube TV
Telemundo
Telehit
Telefe
Televisión Dominicana
Tennis Channel
TG Jr
The Big Dish
The Bob Ross Channel
The CW
The Design Network
The Elvis Presley Channel
The Golf Channel
The Great Courses
FuboYouTube TV
The Pet Collective
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel en Español
The Young Turks
ticker NEWS
Tigo Sports
TLC
tlnovelas
Toon Goggles
Toon Goggles en Español
Topic
TNT
Tr3s
Travel Channel
True Crime
truTV
FuboYouTube TV
TUDN
TUDNxtra 1
TUDNxtra 10
TUDNxtra 11
TUDNxtra 2
TUDNxtra 3
TUDNxtra 4
TUDNxtra 5
TUDNxtra 6
TUDNxtra 7
TUDNxtra 8
TUDNxtra 9
TV Land
TYC Sports
FuboYouTube TV
UniMás
Universal Kids
Universo
Univision
UPFaith & Family
USA Network
FuboYouTube TV
VH1
Vix+
VSiN
VSiN
WAPA América
WE TV
WeatherSpy
Women’s Sports Network
YouTube Originals
Zona Futbol

*Channels vary based on plan, location, and are subject to change.

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Plans, Pricing, Add-on & Features

YouTube TV and Fubo are competitively priced when compared to other live TV streaming services that offer the same value. What sets them apart is that YouTube TV only has a Base plan and a Spanish plan, whereas Fubo offers a Pro, Elite, Premier, and Latino plan. Both offer their own sets of features like cloud DVR, multiple screens, and add-ons.

Below is a breakdown of the plans, pricing, features, and add-ons.

Plans & Pricing

YouTube TV

YouTube TV offers two plans: Base and Spanish. Both give viewers a lot of bang for their buck

  • Base plan – $72.99 per month: 100+ live channels, unlimited DVR space to store your favorite shows and more for up to 9 months, special features like Key Play Views, and 6 household accounts and streams. Since channels vary based on viewers’ location you can check their site to see what channels are included in your area.
  • Spanish plan – $24.99 per month: The Spanish plan offers 30+ Spanish networks, unlimited DVR space to store your favorite shows, and more for up to 9 months, and special features like Key Play Views, 6 household accounts, and 3 streams. Channels vary by location but you can check to see which channels are available in your area.

Sign up for YouTube TV

Fubo

Fubo offers four different plans so customers can find something for themselves and the whole family. Channels will vary based on location, but you can see which package has which channels here.

  • Pro – $74.99 per month: Stream over 156 channels and 100+ sporting events. Record your favorite shows, events, and more with 1000 hours of DVR space and watch on up to 10 screens at home and two on the go with unlimited screens.
  • Elite – $84.99 per month: Stream over 218 channels and 130+ events in 4K. That’s channels from the Pro plan, plus fubo Extra (51 channels) and New Plus (11 channels), and record with 1000 hours of Cloud DVR and watch on up to 10 screens at home and two on the go with unlimited screens.
  • Premier – $94.99 per month: Stream 227 live channels and 130+ events in 4K. That’s everything from the Elite plan, pus Showtime live and on-demand, 1000 hours of cloud DVR space, up to 10 screens at home, and two on the go with unlimited screens.
  • Latino – $32.99 per month: Stream 48 Spanish-language channels and watch over 100 sporting events. Record with 250 hours of cloud DVR and watch up to 2 plans at once.

Fubo offers a free 7-day trial with each plan except Latino.

Regional Sports Fee

Fubo charges a Regional Sports Fee which is based on the number of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) that are received in your area based on your zip code. The fee is not optional for those who live in an RSN market and it ranges from $10.99 to $14.00 per month, depending on how many RSNs you receive.

Sign up for Fubo to begin streaming.

Add-Ons

Both services have a number of add-on channels and features to give customers what they want and need depending on your household.

YouTube TV

4K Plus – $9.99 per month

Have a new TV or projector and you’re looking for an optimized viewing experience? YouTube TV offers a 4K Plus add-on that lets you watch in 4K Ultra High Definition for certain live and on-demand programs. The add-on event lets you enjoy your programs on unlimited concurrent streams at home, 3 streams outside of your home, and the ability to view DVR recording offline for available content on mobile devices,

YouTube TV Standalone Network and Package Add-ons

If YouTube TV’s Base or Spanish plan doesn’t have the network you are looking for, the streaming giant offers many different networks you can add on to the service. Pricing varies based on the network but here’s a full listing of YTTV’s add-on channels:

  • Acorn, ALLBLK, AMC+, ATRESplayer, Cinemax, Comedy Dynamics, Contv, CuriosityStream, Dekkoo, Docurama, Dove, Fandor, Fox Nation, Gaia, Hallmark Movies Now, HBO, HBO Max, HereTV, Hopster Learning, IFC, Law & Crime, MagellanTV, Mangolia Selects, MGM+, MHzChoice, MovieSphere, My Outdoor TV, NBA League Pass, Outside TV Features, Pantaya, PokerGO, RCN Total, Screenpix, Screambox, Showtime, Shudder, STARZ, Stingray Classica, Sundance Now, Tastemade+, Topic, UPFaith & Family, Vix+, and VSiN.

If you’re looking to package some of the channels, YouTube TV offers an Entertainment Plus, Sports Plus, and Spanish Plus add-on.

  • Entertainment Plus – $29.99 per month: With the Entertainment Plus add-on, you’ll gain access to HBO Max, STARZ, and Showtime.
  • Sports Plus – $10.99 per month: If you’re a sports lover, the Sports Plus add-on will pair perfectly with your Base plan and gives you access to beIN SPORTS / beIN SPORTS XTRA, Billiard TV, FOX Soccer Plus, MAVTV Motorsports Network, NFL RedZone, Outside, PlayersTV, PokerGO+, SportsGrid, Stadium, FanDuel TV, VSiN, Fight Network and iMPACT Wrestling
  • Spanish Plus – $14.99 per month: Stream the best Spanish-language networks: beIN SPORTS en Español, Antena 3, NTN 24, Nuestra Tele, TyC Sports, Discovery en Español, Discovery Familia, Baby TV Español, ESPN Deportes, Estrella TV, FOX Deportes, Cinelatino, Pantaya, WAPA América, Cine Mexicano, Cine Sony, Tastemade en Español, CNN en Español, Bandamax, De Película, De Película Clásico, FOROtv, Telehit, Música, tlnovelas, Universo, and The Weather Channel en Español

Since channels are subject to change, you can check out YouTube TV’s official site for the latest add-on networks.

To begin streaming your favorite channels, shows, movies, and more, sign up for YouTube TV and take advantage of a two-week free trial.

Fubo

Fubo has more add-ons and options than YTTV, which gives viewers the ability to customize their plans based on their viewing habits and interests.

Premium Add-ons

  • SHOWTIME + STARZ + MGM+ – $19.99 per month: Bundle three of the best premium channels for a low price and watch ad-free, live, and over 10,000 tiles on on-demand.
  • STARZ – $8.99 per month: Acess all of the STARZ live channels and on-demand titles
  • SHOWTIME – $10.99 per month: Original series, movies, boxing, a family of live channels and Showtime’s on-demand library.
  • MGM+ – $5.99 per month: Access to MGM’s blockbusters, original series, and more.
  • Pantaya – $5.99 per month: Spanish-language blockbusters, originals, exclusives, and more.

Channel Add-ons

The streamer offers 13 different channel add-ons that feature various networks from sports to entertainment that are domestic and international.

  • Sports Plus with NFL RedZone – $10.99 per month: If you’re considering Fubo’s Pro plan but you need more sports and you love the NFL then this is the best add-on because it includes the following networks: NFL RedZone, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, MLB Strikezone, Stadium, Tennis Channel, Zona Futbol, ESPN U, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, ESPNEWS, GAME+, The Fight Network, Stadium 1, Stadium 2, Stadium 3, Pac-12 Arizona, Pac-12 Oregon, Pac-12 Los Angeles, Pac-12 Washington, Pac-12 Mountain, Pac-12 Bay Area, UNBEATEN, PickleTV, iMPACT! Wrestling, Racing America, Sportsgrid, World Poker Tour, FUEL TV, Next Level Sports, and CAMPUSLORE SPORTS.
  • Sports Lite – $9.99 per month: For Sports fans that aren’t in need of as much content than this add-on gives you access to NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU and ESPNEWS
  • International Sports Plus – $6.99 per month: Those that are looking for more than domestic sports can stream the following international channels: fubo Latino Network, FOX Deportes, Zona Futbol, ESPN Deportes, GolTV (English), GolTV (Spanish), TyC Sports, fubo Sports Network 2, fubo Sports Network 5, FOX Soccer Plus, fubo Sports Network 7, fubo Sports Network 4, fubo Sports Network 3, fubo Sports Network 6, and fubo Sports Network 8.
  • NBA League Pass – $14.99 per month: For the NBA fan, NBA League Pass will enhance your regular season viewing experience by giving access to up to 40 out-of-market games a week.
  • Adventure Plus -$4.99 per month: For the fans of outdoor sports and adventures this add-on gives access to Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, MAVTV, INTROUBLE, Waypoint, Outside, and WIRED2fish.
  • FOX Nation – $5.99 per month: The SVOD service to Fox News Channels offers a library of over 180 shows and thousands of programming hours of original shows, series, and exclusives.
  • fubo Extra – $7.99 per month: Sports, movies, kids channels and more is offered in this add-on that gives the whole family something to watch. Networks include the following: Cooking Channel, GSN, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Sony Movie Channel, Zona Futbol, INSP, CNBC World, Tennis Channel, TeenNick, Nicktoons, NickMusic, MTV2, Logo, BET Jams, MTVU, MTV Live, MTV Classic, BET Soul, BET Her, Destination America, Discovery Life, Science, American Heroes Channel, Discovery Family Channel, National Geographic Wild, Pac-12 Network, ESPN U, DUST, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, FXM, True Crime, 911 Network, PokerGO, Circle TV, Great American Living, WeatherSpy, People Are Awesome, Outside, Justice Central, At Home with Family Handyman, Nosey, Revry, INWONDER, RetroCrush, TED, The Elvis Presley Channel, Real Nosey, and Magellan.
  • New Plus – $2.99 per month: Get the latest in news nationally and around the world with channels such as NewsNet, Bloomberg TV+, i24NEWS, africanews, euronews, CNBC World, Bloomberg Originals, Cheddar News, The Young Turks, ticker NEWS, and Revry News
  • Foreign Language Add-ons: Fubo offers add-ons featuring the best Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese language networks: RAI Italia ($8.99 per month), Latino Plus ($19.99 per month), TV5MONDE ($9.99 per month), Portugues Plus ($14.99 per month), and Entretenimento Plus ($9.99 per month)

Feature Upgrades

  • Cloud DVR 250 – $9.99 per month: Boost DVR space to 250 hours and you can store your favorite shows, movies, and more for as long as you want.
  • Cloud DVR 1000 – $16.99 per month: Need more space? This feature gives you up to 1000 hours of DVR space.
  • Family Share- $5.99 per month: Share with family and let three people stream at the same time.
  • Unlimited Screens – $9.99 per month: Sharing is caring and you can watch up to 10 devices at once on your home internet connection, plus two on the go, and add the Family Share for an extra screen on the go.

Sign up for Fubo to take advantage of these features and stream for free for the first 7 days.

Which Should You Subscribe To?

Depending on your viewing habits and what you’re looking for out of your subscription service, Fubo and YouTube TV may be the best options on the market. Both offer plenty of features and a channel lineup of some of the most popular networks. Fubo may be a better choice for those who want more international options and live sports. YouTube TV could be a supreme selection for those that love to record a lot of content and want to watch certain networks like TNT and TBS.

Either way, YouTube TV and Fubo are popular among cord cutters and you can sign up for both to try them out to decide which works best for you.

Try Fubo for 7 days for free to see if it is a fit for you or begin streaming on YouTube TV which is currently offering a two-week free trial.

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