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BritBox vs DirecTV Stream

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BritBox

Entertainment

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DirecTV Stream logo

DirecTV Stream

Entertainment

Cable-replacement live TV streaming with local channels, RSNs and the widest premium channel tiers

From
$89.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BritBox britBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022); DirecTV Stream it is priced at or above fuboTV across comparable tiers, and its entry tier alone costs close to three times what Philo charges for households that do not need sports.
  • They diverge on capability: BritBox covers British content, DirecTV Stream covers Tiered channel plans.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BritBox and DirecTV Stream actually diverge.

Attributes where BritBox and DirecTV Stream differ
AttributeBritBoxDirecTV Stream
Starting price$6.99/month$89.99/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer household per month, tiered plans
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, RokuWeb, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in BritBox

  • British content
  • Dramas
  • Comedies
  • Documentaries
  • Exclusive content
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

Only in DirecTV Stream

  • Tiered channel plans
  • Local broadcast affiliates
  • ESPN Unlimited
  • Regional sports networks
  • Cloud DVR
  • Multiple simultaneous streams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot DirecTV Stream
  • Drama watchingnot DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream

  • A former DirecTV satellite customer moving to streaming without wanting to change channel habitsnot BritBox
  • A household wanting the widest premium and sports channel selection among mainstream streaming bundlesnot BritBox
  • A sports fan who wants regional sports networks priced into the plan rather than as a separate add-onnot BritBox
  • A family replacing full cable service that specifically does not want to trim down to a smaller entertainment-only bundlenot BritBox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BritBox

  • BritBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)

DirecTV Stream

  • It is priced at or above fuboTV across comparable tiers, and its entry tier alone costs close to three times what Philo charges for households that do not need sports.
  • Regional sports network and local channel availability still vary by zip code, so the exact channels and price a household gets cannot be confirmed until they enter their address.
  • Reaching the widest channel and premium movie selection requires the Ultimate tier, which pushes the monthly cost well past $120.
  • Historically frequent price increases across DirecTV streaming and satellite products mean the signup price is not a reliable guide to cost a year later.
  • The interface and channel guide have drawn more mixed reviews than some competitors, with slower app updates on certain streaming device platforms.

Pricing, plan by plan

BritBox

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • 4 devices

DirecTV Stream

$89.99/month
  • Entertainment$89.99/month
    • 90+ channels
    • Local affiliates in most markets
    • ESPN Unlimited included
  • Choice$94.99/month
    • 125+ channels
    • Adds regional sports networks and specialty sports channels
  • Ultimate$124.99/month
    • 160+ channels
    • Additional sports and movie channels

Which should you pick?

Choose BritBox if

  • You need british content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
  • You also want dramas.
BritBox review

Choose DirecTV Stream if

  • You need tiered channel plans.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs.
  • You also want local broadcast affiliates.
DirecTV Stream review

Questions people ask

Is BritBox or DirecTV Stream better?
Neither clearly leads. BritBox starts at $6.99/month and DirecTV Stream at $89.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BritBox or DirecTV Stream?
BritBox starts at $6.99/month and DirecTV Stream at $89.99/month.
Does BritBox or DirecTV Stream run on more platforms?
BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku. DirecTV Stream runs on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs.
What is BritBox best used for?
BritBox is most often used for british content streaming, drama watching. Of those, british content streaming and drama watching are not what DirecTV Stream is typically brought in for.
What can BritBox do that DirecTV Stream cannot?
BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries. DirecTV Stream covers Tiered channel plans, Local broadcast affiliates, ESPN Unlimited, Regional sports networks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DirecTV Stream: Is DirecTV Stream the same as satellite DirecTV?

No, it delivers the same brand and much of the same channel lineup over the internet instead of a satellite dish.

DirecTV Stream: Does the entry tier include local channels and sports?

Yes, the Entertainment tier includes local affiliates in most markets and ESPN Unlimited, unlike Philo which excludes both entirely.

DirecTV Stream: Are regional sports networks included or an add-on?

They are included starting at the Choice tier and priced into that plan, rather than sold separately the way fuboTV prices its RSNs.

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