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Pluto TV vs Tubi

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Pluto TV

Entertainment

Stream movies, TV shows and clips for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tubi logo

Tubi

Entertainment

Watch movies and TV shows for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pluto TV pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); Tubi website redirect issues prevent full pricing page access
  • They diverge on capability: Pluto TV covers Live TV channels, Tubi covers Full catalog.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pluto TV and Tubi actually diverge.

Attributes where Pluto TV and Tubi differ
AttributePluto TVTubi
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv), 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 Pluto TV

  • Live TV channels
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Parental controls

Only in Tubi

  • Full catalog
  • Search
  • Watchlist
  • Content filtering

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Recommendations
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account management
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Roku support
  • Fire-tv support

What people use each for

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

Pluto TV

  • Free streamingnot Tubi
  • Live TVnot Tubi
  • On-demand contentnot Tubi

Tubi

  • Free ad-supported streaming video on demandnot Pluto TV
  • Movie and TV content consumptionnot Pluto TV

Where each one falls short

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

Pluto TV

  • Pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

Tubi

  • Website redirect issues prevent full pricing page access
  • Ad-supported model details not fully available

Pricing, plan by plan

Pluto TV

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Live channels
    • Ad-supported

Tubi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full catalog
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Pluto TV if

  • You need live tv channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want movies.
Pluto TV review

Choose Tubi if

  • You need full catalog.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want search.
Tubi review

Questions people ask

Is Pluto TV or Tubi better?
Neither clearly leads. Pluto TV starts at Free and Tubi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pluto TV or Tubi?
Pluto TV starts at Free and Tubi at Free.
Does Pluto TV or Tubi run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Pluto TV for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Pluto TV best used for?
Pluto TV is most often used for free streaming, live tv, on-demand content. Of those, free streaming and live tv are not what Tubi is typically brought in for.
What can Pluto TV do that Tubi cannot?
Pluto TV covers Live TV channels, Movies, TV shows, Parental controls. Tubi covers Full catalog, Search, Watchlist, Content filtering. Both handle Streaming, Recommendations, Smart TVs, Streaming devices.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tubi: Is Tubi free to use?

Tubi appears to be a free, ad-supported streaming service. The pricing page redirects to a GDPR compliance page, but Tubi is known as a free SVOD platform.

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