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Mixcloud vs YouTube TV

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Mixcloud

Software

The home of audio culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Y

YouTube TV

Software

Cable reimagined: live TV streaming with unlimited cloud DVR storage

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mixcloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mixcloud the free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads; 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)

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Mixcloud and YouTube TV differ
AttributeMixcloudYouTube TV
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2007Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Mixcloud

  • DJ mixes
  • Podcasts
  • Radio shows
  • Streaming
  • Artist tools
  • Social media
  • Payment systems
  • Creator controls

Only in YouTube TV

Nothing recorded that Mixcloud does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Mixcloud

  • Hosting DJ mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royaltiesnot YouTube TV
  • Live streaming DJ sets without copyright takedownsnot YouTube TV
  • Earning from listeners through tips and subscriptionsnot YouTube TV

YouTube TV

No use cases recorded yet. See the YouTube TV review.

Where each one falls short

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

Mixcloud

  • The free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • Unlimited uploads, private uploads, scheduling uploads, disabling comments and hiding play counts all require Pro
  • Live streaming video and audio requires Pro; the Basic tier cannot live stream
  • Monetization through Tips and Subscriptions is Pro only
  • Listener insights, tagging hosts and embedding a show player on your own site are Pro only
  • Basic audio uploads are capped at 64kbps AAC+, with 160kbps Opus HQ audio reserved for Pro
  • Free listening includes ads and offline listening requires the separate Premium for listeners subscription
  • The brand and radio station commercial packages start at $3,000 per month

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

Mixcloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Listening
    • Ad-supported
  • Plus$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline listening

YouTube TV

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the YouTube TV review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mixcloud if

  • You need dj mixes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want podcasts.
Mixcloud review

Choose YouTube TV if

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

YouTube TV review

Questions people ask

Is Mixcloud or YouTube TV better?
Neither clearly leads. Mixcloud starts at Free and YouTube TV at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mixcloud or YouTube TV?
Mixcloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mixcloud and On request for YouTube TV.
Does Mixcloud or YouTube TV run on more platforms?
Mixcloud runs on Web, Ios, Android. YouTube TV runs on Web.
Can I use Mixcloud for free?
Yes. Mixcloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. YouTube TV starts at On request.
What is Mixcloud best used for?
Mixcloud is most often used for hosting dj mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royalties, live streaming dj sets without copyright takedowns, earning from listeners through tips and subscriptions. Of those, hosting dj mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royalties and live streaming dj sets without copyright takedowns are not what YouTube TV is typically brought in for.
What can Mixcloud do that YouTube TV cannot?
Mixcloud covers DJ mixes, Podcasts, Radio shows, Streaming.
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