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Dailymotion vs DirecTV Stream

Dailymotion logo

Dailymotion

Entertainment

Watch, publish, and share videos

From
Free
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

  • Only Dailymotion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dailymotion no pricing information publicly accessible on website; 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: Dailymotion covers Video hosting, 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 Dailymotion and DirecTV Stream actually diverge.

Attributes where Dailymotion and DirecTV Stream differ
AttributeDailymotionDirecTV Stream
Starting priceFree$89.99/month
Pricing modelfreePer household per month, tiered plans
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvWeb, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs
Founded2005Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Dailymotion

  • Video hosting
  • Live streaming
  • Video monetization
  • Social media
  • Websites
  • Content moderation
  • Privacy settings
  • Web support

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.

Dailymotion

  • Video sharingnot DirecTV Stream
  • News contentnot DirecTV Stream
  • Entertainmentnot DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream

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

Where each one falls short

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

Dailymotion

  • No pricing information publicly accessible on website
  • Creator/publisher monetization details not found in available pages

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

Dailymotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited watching
    • Video uploads
    • Ad-supported

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 Dailymotion if

  • You need video hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live streaming.
Dailymotion 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 Dailymotion or DirecTV Stream better?
Neither clearly leads. Dailymotion starts at Free 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, Dailymotion or DirecTV Stream?
Dailymotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dailymotion and $89.99/month for DirecTV Stream.
Does Dailymotion or DirecTV Stream run on more platforms?
Dailymotion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. DirecTV Stream runs on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs.
Can I use Dailymotion for free?
Yes. Dailymotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DirecTV Stream starts at $89.99/month.
What is Dailymotion best used for?
Dailymotion is most often used for video sharing, news content, entertainment. Of those, video sharing and news content are not what DirecTV Stream is typically brought in for.
What can Dailymotion do that DirecTV Stream cannot?
Dailymotion covers Video hosting, Live streaming, Video monetization, Social media. DirecTV Stream covers Tiered channel plans, Local broadcast affiliates, ESPN Unlimited, Regional sports networks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dailymotion: Where can I find Dailymotion pricing and monetization details?

Dailymotion's pricing and revenue-sharing information is not published on their public website. Contact Dailymotion's creator support or business team directly for current monetization rates and terms.

Source
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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