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fuboTV vs YouTube TV

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fuboTV

Entertainment

Sports-first live TV streaming bundle with regional sports networks and a cloud DVR

From
$73.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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YouTube TV

Entertainment

Cable reimagined: live TV streaming with unlimited cloud DVR storage

From
$59.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: fuboTV regional sports networks are priced as an add-on beyond the base plan, so the real monthly cost for a fan following a local team is meaningfully higher than the advertised entry price.; YouTube TV base Plan streams to only 3 devices simultaneously; the 4K Plus add-on is required for unlimited concurrent streams, per tv.youtube.com pricing page (Aug 2026)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which fuboTV and YouTube TV actually diverge.

Attributes where fuboTV and YouTube TV differ
AttributefuboTVYouTube TV
Starting price$73.99/month$59.99/month
Pricing modelPer household per month, tiered planssubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVsWeb

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 fuboTV

  • Regional sports networks
  • Cloud DVR
  • Local broadcast affiliates
  • Multiple simultaneous streams
  • Sports-only skinny package
  • 4K and multiview

Only in YouTube TV

Nothing recorded that fuboTV does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

fuboTV

  • A household that wants cable-equivalent sports coverage, including regional sports networks, without a cable contractnot YouTube TV
  • A soccer fan wanting the broad international match coverage fuboTV built its identity onnot YouTube TV
  • A family replacing cable that specifically needs local ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC affiliates plus general entertainment channelsnot YouTube TV
  • A cord-cutter who wants a sports-only skinny package rather than the full entertainment bundlenot YouTube TV

YouTube TV

  • Watching live sports with multiview capability to watch up to 4 games simultaneouslynot fuboTV
  • Accessing 100+ broadcast and cable channels for entertainment and showsnot fuboTV
  • Streaming news coverage from CNN, FOX News, and local stationsnot fuboTV
  • Sharing household accounts with up to 6 individual family membersnot fuboTV
  • Recording unlimited content with DVR storage across devicesnot fuboTV

Where each one falls short

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

fuboTV

  • Regional sports networks are priced as an add-on beyond the base plan, so the real monthly cost for a fan following a local team is meaningfully higher than the advertised entry price.
  • It is the most expensive of the mainstream live TV bundles at the entry tier, and Philo costs a fraction of the price for anyone who does not need sports.
  • Cloud DVR storage has limits on the base plan, and keeping recordings longer or expanding storage costs extra.
  • Channel lineups and RSN availability vary significantly by zip code, so the exact price and channel list a household gets is not fully knowable until they check their specific address.
  • Price increases have been frequent historically, so the entry price at signup is not a reliable guide to what a subscriber pays a year or two later.

YouTube TV

  • Base Plan streams to only 3 devices simultaneously; the 4K Plus add-on is required for unlimited concurrent streams, per tv.youtube.com pricing page (Aug 2026)
  • Base Plan is priced at $82.99 per month as of August 2026 per YouTube TV's own pricing page, with a discounted $67.99 rate only for the first 3 months

Pricing, plan by plan

fuboTV

$73.99/month
  • Pro$73.99/month
    • 150+ channels
    • Local ABC, Fox, CBS, NBC in most markets
    • Cloud DVR included
  • Elite$83.99/month
    • More channels than Pro
    • Additional sports and entertainment networks
  • Deluxe$103.99/month
    • Widest channel count
    • Premium networks included

YouTube TV

$59.99/month
  • YouTube TV Standard$82.99/month
    • 100+ channels
    • Unlimited DVR storage
    • 6 individual accounts
  • YouTube TV Sports$64.99/month
    • 30+ sports channels
  • YouTube TV Promotional (New Users)$59.99/month
    • Standard plan
    • First 3 months promotional rate
  • Add-Ons$1.99/month
    • 4K Plus ($9.99/month)
    • Entertainment Plus ($29.99/month)
    • Sports Plus ($10.99/month)

Which should you pick?

Choose fuboTV if

  • You need regional sports networks.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs.
  • You also want cloud dvr.
fuboTV review

Choose YouTube TV if

Nothing in the data separates YouTube TV from fuboTV on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

YouTube TV review

Questions people ask

Is fuboTV or YouTube TV better?
Neither clearly leads. fuboTV starts at $73.99/month and YouTube TV at $59.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, fuboTV or YouTube TV?
fuboTV starts at $73.99/month and YouTube TV at $59.99/month.
Does fuboTV or YouTube TV run on more platforms?
fuboTV runs on Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs. YouTube TV runs on Web.
What is fuboTV best used for?
fuboTV is most often used for a household that wants cable-equivalent sports coverage, including regional sports networks, without a cable contract, a soccer fan wanting the broad international match coverage fubotv built its identity on, a family replacing cable that specifically needs local abc, fox, cbs and nbc affiliates plus general entertainment channels, a cord-cutter who wants a sports-only skinny package rather than the full entertainment bundle. Of those, a household that wants cable-equivalent sports coverage, including regional sports networks, without a cable contract and a soccer fan wanting the broad international match coverage fubotv built its identity on are not what YouTube TV is typically brought in for.
What can fuboTV do that YouTube TV cannot?
fuboTV covers Regional sports networks, Cloud DVR, Local broadcast affiliates, Multiple simultaneous streams.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

fuboTV: Does fuboTV include local channels?

Yes, ABC, Fox, CBS and NBC affiliates are included in most supported markets, though coverage varies by zip code.

YouTube TV: Do I need a contract or annual commitment for YouTube TV?

No, YouTube TV has no contracts or hidden fees. You can cancel anytime.

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fuboTV: Are regional sports networks included in the base price?

No, RSNs are a separate add-on priced by market, typically a few dollars to around $17 more per month.

YouTube TV: Can multiple household members watch YouTube TV at the same time?

Yes, YouTube TV allows up to 4 simultaneous streams and supports 6 individual household accounts with personalized recommendations for each member.

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fuboTV: Is there a cheaper sports-only option?

Yes, fuboTV sells a lower-cost sports-focused skinny package alongside its full entertainment bundle.

YouTube TV: How much DVR storage does YouTube TV include?

YouTube TV includes unlimited DVR storage at no extra cost, allowing you to record as much content as you want.

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