FuboTV Vs YouTube TV: Which One Should You Go For?

The FuboTV vs YouTube TV comparison is a dispute that won’t be going anytime soon as both are fantastic streaming services.

In this article, we broke down in detail the different features they possess.

Feature	FuboTV	YouTubeTV
Price	$64.99	$64.5
Free Trial	Yes	Yes
Channels number	100+	85+
Streaming Quality	4k	1080p
DVR hours	250 hours	Unlimited
DVR Storage duration	Unlimited	9 months
Parental Control	No	Yes
Predominant domain	Sports	None
Simultaneous streaming	3 screens	3 devices

You can’t put out a comprehensive list of excellent streaming platforms without mentioning FuboTV and YouTube TV.

These two are remarkable services that offer their users a collection of fantastic channels alongside many similar features, making them more or less the same.

Although they are high up on the list of tv streaming services, they both have unique features that appeal to various users, as you’ll see below.

Therefore, in our FuboTV vs YouTube TV comparison, we documented in detail their strengths and weaknesses to help you decide which to settle for.

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV was established in 2015 as predominantly a football streaming service. In 2017 it switched to an all-sport platform. However, it currently accommodates TV channels in almost every domain, making it a concise TV streaming service. It is available in Canada, Spain, and the United States with about 500,000+ active subscribers.

Learn more about FuboTV here in our detailed review.

What is YouTube TV?

YouTube TV was launched in February 2017. Like you’ve probably guessed, it is a streaming service owned by Google’s YouTube; its interface makes this evident. Although strongly affiliated with the popular video site, YouTube, it is still a service that stands alone.

Like FuboTV, YouTube TV contains a vast collection of channels in various domains and was once available to just Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco; however, in March 2019, it is available nationwide, boasting over two million subscribers.

FuboTV vs YouTube TV breakdown

Here, we would discuss the different attributes that makeup both streaming services. But before that, let’s see some things to consider when selecting a streaming TV.

1. Internet Speed

Virtually all streaming services work with the internet; to get the best of your streaming TV, you need to get a tremendous internet connection.

This becomes more integral if you plan on streaming high-resolution videos, especially 4k videos, to avoid unnecessary lagging and buffering. The FCC recommends you go for a 5 – 8 Mbps speed for streaming HD videos and 25 Mbps for streaming 4k videos.

2. Devices to stream with

Most streaming services aren’t compatible with some devices. So, it would be best if you go for a service/platform that accepts the current device you have. Gaming consoles and smart TVs are the typical way so many users stream their content. You can also stream via your laptop by connecting your system to your TV with an HDMI cable.

3. Favourite channels

You need to look out for your favorite tv channels and confirm that your streaming TV has them. Most services are predominantly focused on specific domains; if you are a sports fan, a sports streaming service will be best for you. The same applies to comedy, entertainment, movies, etc.

4. Price

Cutting the cord due to price and settling for an expensive streaming TV sounds counterproductive. You should be sure the price is worth it before selecting a streaming platform.

5. DVR

Viewing your content offline is possible on streaming services that offer cloud DVR storage. All streaming platforms don’t offer the same amount of DVR storage; while some may be offering ample or unlimited storage space, others may be offering unlimited storage duration. It would be best if you look out for this too when making a choice.

6. Simultaneous streams

If you would be sharing your TV with other members of your households, then you should look out for streaming services that not only allow you to create multiple profiles but also allow a good amount of simultaneous streams

FuboTV in details

This section would break down the different features that constitute FuboTV, including its price, channels, looks, and other features.

Looks

FuboTV can be accessed on both your mobile devices and computers. Both have almost different looks, which won’t be hard to spot out. Its web interface, which is predominantly accessed via computer browsers, is relatively easy to navigate. Its top menu bar contains six tabs: Home, Shows, Sports, Movies, Guide, and Recordings.

Each option is a section of its own. The Home menu takes you to the default welcome page; the Sports section features a collection of Sports TV programs including sports-related shows, news, activities, tournaments, and events; the Movies and Shows section gives you a vast option of movies and shows, respectively.

The Guide option presents you with the countless channels FuboTV offers. The Recordings contain different events or shows you’ve recorded. From this, we can agree that FuboTV’s interface is quite navigable.

Price

FuboTV price varies with its different plans; it has a starting price of $64.99, which is for its Starter Plan, also known as its Family Plan. It has an Elite Plan of $79.99 and a plan specific for its Spanish users, which costs $29.99.

These plans all vary in not just their prices but the services and features they offer. FuboTV free trial is available on its Starter plan and lasts for just a week.

Channels

The different plans offer a different number of channels. There’s also room to add more channels. Below is the Fubo channel line-up

ABC	Discovery Channel	Golf Channel	NFL Red Zone	TV Land
CBS	Disney Channel	Hallmark	NHL Network	USA Network
Fox	Disney Junior	HGTV	Nickelodeon	VH1
NBC	DIY	History	Nick Jr.	Vice
CW	E!	HLN	Nicktoons	Weather Channel
A&E	EPIX	IFC	OWN	WE tv
ACC Network	ESPN	Investigation Discovery	Oxygen
AMC	ESPN 2	Lifetime	Paramount Network
Animal Planet	ESPNEWS	Lifetime Movie Network	Science
BBC America	ESPNU	MLB Network	SEC Network
BBC World News	Food Network	Motor Trend	Showtime
BET	Fox Business	MSNBC	Smithsonian
Big Ten Network	Fox News	MTV	Starz
Bravo	Fox Sports 1	MTV2	Sundace TV
CBS Sports Network	Fox Sports 2	National Geographic	Syfy
Cheddar	Freeform	Nat Geo Wild	Tastemade
CMT	FX	NBA TV	Telemundo
CNBC	FX Movies	NBC Sports Network	Tennis Channel
Cooking Channel	FXX	Newsy	TLC
Destination America	FYI	NFL Network	Travel Channel

Cloud DVR

FuboTV makes room for DVR storage. It has a starting base of 250 cloud hours recording. They offer a window to upgrade it up to 1000 hours. The different plans have different DVR storage capabilities.

You can store your recordings here for an indefinite time and view them offline.

Devices

You can enjoy FuboTV across multiple devices; Android and iOS devices can access it via their mobile browsers or from its app. You can also enjoy your live stream with your desktop computers, laptops, and Smart TVs.

It isn’t compatible with LG or Vizio Smart TVs. Nintendo and PlayStation aren’t also compatible with FuboTV.

Below are a collection of devices you can use FuboTV on.

Amazon Fire TV
Android OS 5.0 or higher
Android TV with Android OS 5.0 or higher
Apple iOS v10.0 or higher
Apple TV 4th generation or newer
Google Chromecast
Roku Model 3600X or higher
Samsung Smart TVs
XBOX

Multiple Streams

One prominent feature we often look out for when “cutting the cord” is the number of devices we can simultaneously stream our new streaming TVs on. FuboTV allows you to stream simultaneously on up to three screens. Its Elite plan allows up to 10 devices.

Other Features

FuboTV is an excellent platform to use; besides the features above, below are some others you should expect from this service.

Look back and Start Over:

With the Lookback feature, you can watch selected sporting events that were broadcasted in the last 72 hours. So, if for an unavoidable reason you missed a game, you can watch that game again by making use of the Lookback feature.

The Start Over feature allows users to restart a live broadcast from the beginning irrespective of the time they started watching. So, suppose if you are 20 minutes late into your favorite basketball team’s game, you can easily drag back the progress bar to the very beginning and start over the game.

Both the Look back and Start Over feature aren’t available for all channels.

Video Resolution:

FuboTV is the first streaming TV to offer the renowned 4k resolution; they made this available before the 2018 world cup. Streaming content in 4k would demand high-speed internet; a speed of 25Mbps is ideal.

Although it is pretty common to stream content on a 720p resolution, FuboTV still makes its popular on-demand content available in a 1080p resolution.

The 4k resolution is available for barely 130 channels and mainly in the sports section. You also need a compatible device; FuboTV supports a lot of streaming devices such as Apple TV 4k, Chromecast Ultra, FireTV 4k, FireTV Cube, Roku (Ultra, Premier, Premier +) including some Android devices.

Profiles:

You can create up to six profiles on FuboTV, with each of them having its unique customization. It also makes close captions available. Its downside is that you can’t customize the close caption as you like.