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Tubi vs YouTube TV

Tubi logo

Tubi

Entertainment

Watch movies and TV shows for free

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 Tubi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tubi website redirect issues prevent full pricing page access; 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 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Tubi and YouTube TV differ
AttributeTubiYouTube TV
Starting priceFree$59.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvWeb
Founded2014Unknown

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 Tubi

  • Streaming
  • Full catalog
  • Search
  • Recommendations
  • Watchlist
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Content filtering

Only in YouTube TV

Nothing recorded that Tubi does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Tubi

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

YouTube TV

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

Where each one falls short

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

Tubi

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

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

Tubi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full catalog
    • Ad-supported

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 Tubi if

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

Choose YouTube TV if

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

YouTube TV review

Questions people ask

Is Tubi or YouTube TV better?
Neither clearly leads. Tubi 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, Tubi or YouTube TV?
Tubi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tubi and $59.99/month for YouTube TV.
Does Tubi or YouTube TV run on more platforms?
Tubi runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. YouTube TV runs on Web.
Can I use Tubi for free?
Yes. Tubi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. YouTube TV starts at $59.99/month.
What is Tubi best used for?
Tubi is most often used for free ad-supported streaming video on demand, movie and tv content consumption. Of those, free ad-supported streaming video on demand and movie and tv content consumption are not what YouTube TV is typically brought in for.
What can Tubi do that YouTube TV cannot?
Tubi covers Streaming, Full catalog, Search, Recommendations.

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.

Source
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.

Source
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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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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