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StubHub vs YouTube TV

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StubHub

Entertainment

Ticket resale marketplace charging both buyers and sellers, with combined fees often a large share of face value

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
YouTube TV logo

YouTube TV

Entertainment

Cable reimagined: live TV streaming with unlimited cloud DVR storage

From
$59.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StubHub has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: StubHub combined buyer and seller fees can amount to a large fraction of a ticket's face value, so the printed listing price understates the real total cost by a wide margin.; 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 StubHub and YouTube TV actually diverge.

Attributes where StubHub and YouTube TV differ
AttributeStubHubYouTube TV
Starting priceFree$59.99/month
Pricing modelFree to browse, two sided transaction fees on buyers and sellerssubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb

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 StubHub

  • Buy and sell marketplace
  • FanProtect guarantee
  • Price alerts
  • Interactive seat maps
  • Mobile and PDF ticket delivery
  • Seller payout tracking

Only in YouTube TV

Nothing recorded that StubHub does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

StubHub

  • A fan trying to buy a ticket to a sold-out event no longer available at face value from the primary sellernot YouTube TV
  • Someone who bought tickets they can no longer use and wants to resell themnot YouTube TV
  • A buyer wanting a guarantee that a resold ticket will be valid and delivered on timenot YouTube TV
  • Comparing seat locations and prices across multiple listings for the same event before buyingnot YouTube TV

YouTube TV

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

Where each one falls short

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

StubHub

  • Combined buyer and seller fees can amount to a large fraction of a ticket's face value, so the printed listing price understates the real total cost by a wide margin.
  • Buyer fees are typically not shown until near checkout, which regulators in the US and UK have specifically targeted as a form of drip pricing in the ticketing industry.
  • Sellers receive less than their listed price after StubHub's seller fee is deducted, which can surprise first-time sellers expecting to net the full listed amount.
  • As a secondary market, prices for popular events can be well above face value, and there is no guarantee of a cheaper option appearing before the event date.
  • Refund and guarantee terms depend on FanProtect policy conditions, and disputes over cancelled or changed events can take time to resolve through customer support.

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

StubHub

Free
  • Buyer fee$undefined/per transaction
    • Service fee added at checkout, commonly around 20 to 30 percent or more of ticket price
    • Fee amount varies by event and is shown before final purchase confirmation
  • Seller fee$undefined/per transaction
    • Service fee deducted from the sale proceeds, historically around 10 to 15 percent
    • Rate can vary by event and seller volume

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 StubHub if

  • You need buy and sell marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want fanprotect guarantee.
StubHub review

Choose YouTube TV if

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

YouTube TV review

Questions people ask

Is StubHub or YouTube TV better?
Neither clearly leads. StubHub starts at Free 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, StubHub or YouTube TV?
StubHub has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for StubHub and $59.99/month for YouTube TV.
Does StubHub or YouTube TV run on more platforms?
StubHub runs on iOS, Android, Web. YouTube TV runs on Web.
Can I use StubHub for free?
Yes. StubHub has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. YouTube TV starts at $59.99/month.
What is StubHub best used for?
StubHub is most often used for a fan trying to buy a ticket to a sold-out event no longer available at face value from the primary seller, someone who bought tickets they can no longer use and wants to resell them, a buyer wanting a guarantee that a resold ticket will be valid and delivered on time, comparing seat locations and prices across multiple listings for the same event before buying. Of those, a fan trying to buy a ticket to a sold-out event no longer available at face value from the primary seller and someone who bought tickets they can no longer use and wants to resell them are not what YouTube TV is typically brought in for.
What can StubHub do that YouTube TV cannot?
StubHub covers Buy and sell marketplace, FanProtect guarantee, Price alerts, Interactive seat maps.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

StubHub: Does StubHub charge fees to both buyers and sellers?

Yes, it charges a service fee to sellers deducted from their proceeds, and a separate service fee to buyers added at checkout.

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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StubHub: How much are StubHub fees in total?

They vary by event, but buyer fees are commonly in the range of 20 to 30 percent or more of the ticket price, and seller fees historically around 10 to 15 percent, so combined fees can be a large share of face value.

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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StubHub: Are resold tickets guaranteed?

StubHub's FanProtect guarantee covers ticket validity, on-time delivery and event cancellation or significant changes, subject to its terms.

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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