YouTube TV Vs. fuboTV in 2022

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If you’re looking for a new way to watch live TV, then YouTube TV and Fubo TV are two options worth considering. Both services try their best to create a more diverse streaming platform that caters to a variety of entertainment preferences. But what are the differences between YouTube TV and Fubo TV in 2022?

In this article, we’ll do a side-by-side comparison of each streaming platforms’ plans, channels, supported devices, features, and more. This will help you make up your mind about which service is right for you.

Introduction to YouTube TV

Google's streaming service, YouTube TV, was intended to totally replace your current cable TV subscription. Subscribers would also have access to on-demand video and cloud-based DVR.

Given that this service is from Google, YouTube TV does a great job of remembering the series you frequently watch and prominently displays both live and on-demand new episodes of those shows. Aside from access to some 4K content for premium subscribers, YouTube TV also allows offline downloads.

Introduction to Fubo TV

While many people are familiar with popular live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, many might not be aware that for a comparable price, they can also get Fubo TV.

Fubo TV offers a selection of the best cable channels and sports networks for those who want to cut the cord permanently. Fubo TV also offers some of the best on-demand movies.

Initially focusing on soccer when it first debuted in 2015, Fubo TV has since grown into one of the top cable TV alternatives in the country. With over 85 channels, including the leading broadcast and cable networks, as well as compatibility with 4K streaming for some content, Fubo TV is a viable option, especially for sports fans.

Differences Between YouTube TV and Fubo TV

We’ll compare YouTube TV and Fubo TV in terms of popularity, price, supported devices, DVR capabilities, simultaneous streams, and channel lineup.

Popularity: YouTube TV is more popular

YouTube TV has more subscribers than Fubo TV. The two services have been neck-and-neck in the race to sign up new users, but YouTube TV still has more than twice as many as Fubo TV.

The two services are amongst the most popular over-the-top (OTT) TV options on the market today, with both boasting millions of subscribers across their respective brands. However, as of the last quarter of 2021, YouTube TV had 4 million subscribers compared to Fubo TV's 1.1 million subscribers.

Fubo TV is still growing and will continue to grow over the next few years, but it doesn't have as many users as YouTube TV does today.

Price: YouTube TV is cheaper

YouTube TV might seem like the cheaper option. Its base plan costs $64.99 per month, while Fubo TV’s Pro plan is $69.99 per month.

Despite the higher price, Fubo TV offers more content and features than YouTube TV. With that base plan, you get over 110 channels, 1000 hours of DVR storage, and ten simultaneous streams. For YouTube TV, its entry-level plan only has 85+ channels and up to three simultaneous streams.

YouTube TV Plans and Prices

Fubo TV Plans and Prices

While neither YouTube TV nor Fubo TV rank among the cheapest live TV services out there, both used to have the same price for their baseline plans ($64.99). However, Fubo TV had a $5-increase starting in April 2022. This increase was the result of Fubo TV raising the hours of DVR storage to 1000 from the previous 250 and adding more simultaneous streams (of up to 10) from the previous three simultaneous streams.

Supported Devices: Both YouTube TV and Fubo TV have extensive device support

YouTube TV and Fubo TV are available everywhere so you can use the service on your TV or even your computer. It's also available on game consoles like PlayStation and Xbox.

YouTube TV Device Support

• Smart TVs - Samsung TV, Vizio TV, HiSense, LG TV,

• Media streaming devices - Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku,

• Smartphones and tablets - iOS, Android,

• Game consoles - Playstation, Xbox,

• Desktops and laptops - Edge, Firefox, Safari, Chrome,

Fubo TV Device Support

• Smart TVs - Samsung TV, Vizio TV, HiSense, LG TV,

• Media streaming devices - Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku,

• Smartphones and tablets - iOS, Android,

• Game consoles - Xbox

• Desktops and laptops - Edge, Firefox, Safari, Chrome,

DVR: YouTube TV has more DVR storage

Another advantage that YouTube TV has over Fubo TV is unlimited DVR. With Fubo TV, you get 1000 hours of storage, while on YouTube TV, you get unlimited storage. You don't ever have to manage your DVR if you have unlimited storage, which gives many users peace of mind.

To be fair, 1000 hours of DVR storage from Fubo TV is still huge. Fubo even has a three-day Lookback that allows you to watch most content aired on a specific channel over the last three days.

Simultaneous Streams: Fubo TV allows more simultaneous streams

For the base plans, Fubo TV allows more simultaneous streams (of up to 10 devices) than YouTube TV, which only allows three simultaneous streams. In fact, Fubo also used to allow only three screens for simultaneous streaming, but they moved it up to ten following the price increase in April 2022.

YouTube TV allows you to upgrade to unlimited simultaneous streams for an additional $20 a month in its YouTube 4K Plus add-on package. However, there’s no denying that it's still a hefty price to pay.

Channels: Fubo TV has more channels

The most significant difference between the two is that Fubo TV offers a much wider channel selection than YouTube TV. This makes Fubo TV the better option if you want features and channels similar to a cable provider.

Fubo TV has over 100 channels in its base package, with around 40 of those being sports-centric. The service also offers numerous regional sports networks that aren’t accessible on YouTube TV.

YouTube TV only has about 85+ channels in its base package. However, you won’t have to subscribe to any upgrade bundle for channels like NBA TV, MLB Network, and ACC Network.

Channels on YouTube TV that aren’t on Fubo TV

• TNT

• TBS

• NBA TV

• CNN

• Cartoon Network

• truTV

• TCM

• MLB Network

• ESPNEWS

• ESPNU

Channels on Fubo TV that aren’t on YouTube TV

• beIN Sports

• TVG

• AT&T SportsNet (Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain, Southwest)

• Marquee Sports Network

• MSG, MSG+

• NBC Sports Washington+

• NESN

• Root Sports Northwest

Channels on both YouTube TV and Fubo TV

• Local Channels: ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, Telemundo, The CW, Univision,

• Pro Sports: NFL Network

• Regional Sports: NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Chicago, NBC Sports Northwest, NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC Sports Philadelphia+, NBC Sports Washington, SportsNet NY,

• College Sports: ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, SEC Network,

Why Choose YouTube TV**?**

If you’re a user who prefers recording a lot of movies and TV shows and then playing them back on your own schedule, you would absolutely love YouTube TV. It has unlimited DVR storage and you can keep them all for as long as you want.

If you’re a sports fan, you may want to choose YouTube TV over Fubo TV because it has TNT.

Sure, Fubo TV allows you to watch in 4K and gives you access to more simultaneous streams. However, you wouldn't want to miss out on the NBA, NCAA College Basketball, and some MLB and NHL games. YouTube TV also offers Cartoon Network, CNN, TBS, and truTV, which can be nonnegotiable for some users.

Why Choose Fubo TV?

Fubo TV is a sports-centric service, so it's naturally one of the best choices for sports fans. They also have many regional sports channels that YouTube TV doesn't offer.

Aside from its excellent sports channel lineup, Fubo TV also has a high-speed interface, especially on Apple TV. Fubo TV even has a Multiview feature on Apple TV that lets you watch up to four channels simultaneously on the same screen—an absolute game changer for sports fans.

The other thing that Fubo TV has over YouTube TV is that it offers tons of content available for 4K streaming, even for its base plan. While this feature is still under development, it's still a huge plus, especially for sports channels. YouTube TV offers some 4K streaming abilities, but you'll have to pay an additional $19.99 monthly.

Conclusion

Choosing between YouTube TV vs. Fubo TV largely depends on what you prioritize as a user. YouTube TV is a fantastic option for those who want unlimited DVR. It also has some of the best channels that Fubo TV doesn't offer, even in their channel upgrade bundles.

But if you’re a sports fan who wants access to more sports channels, then Fubo TV is an obviously better choice. You also don’t have to pay an additional cost to stream in 4K, which is a game-changing feature to have when watching sports channels.