FuboTV vs. Philo TV –Which streaming service provides better services?

The quality of content you consume is largely dependent on the kind of content you consume, and seeing as FuboTV and Philo TV come with different channels, you are likely to have different experiences with both.

Even though it started off as a sports streaming platform, FuboTV was able to spread the scope of its content to include entertainment, lifestyle and news, making it one of the most popular live stream services. On the other hand, Philo TV mainly restricts its content to entertainment and lifestyle, and it is pretty popular owing to the fact that it is pretty affordable.

When to use FuboTV

This live streaming platform proves ideal for homes whose inhabitants have varying tastes as far as channels and programs go. The fact that is has a variety of content, ranging from sports, news, entertainment and lifestyle makes it ideal for such a household. It also comes in handy when you need to watch different content at the same time since it can be streamed on three devices simultaneously. As a downloadable app, you will not have to buy a decoder since it can be played on different smart gadgets such as smart TVs, laptop and desktop computers as well as phones and tablets.

When to use Philo TV

This live streaming service is best suited for people that are not exactly big on TV content.It only comes with lifestyle and entertainment channels, and most of them do not carry new content. It is, however, great for people that like to save a decent amount of money since it is quite affordable. It also requires no decoder and can be used on different smart gadgets, with the maximum being three at a time. 

FuboTV vs. Philo TV Feature Comparison

Feature	FuboTV	Philo TV
Streams per Account	Maximum of 3	Maximum of 3
Number of Channels	>100	>55
App	Available	Available
Monthly Subscription	$64.99 to $79.99	$20
Action	View Plans	View Plans

FuboTV vs. Philo TV – What criteria did we use to evaluate them?

To distinguish between the two and to determine the better one, we shifted our focus on how easy it is to customize each live streaming service, as well as the cost of each bundle as compared to the amount of money you pay for it. We also focused on;

• Add-ons
• Cloud DVR
• 4K/ HDR streaming

FuboTV vs. Philo TV – An In-depth Overview

FuboTV Review

As earlier mentioned, FuboTV started off as a live streaming platform for sports related content, but went ahead to include other categories, providing users with a good deal of choices and variety from which to choose. It is considered a bit pricey, coming in with a base package of $64.99 per month.

With this package, you will gain access to a total of 100+ channels whose contents range from sports, entertainment, lifestyle and news. As an added advantage, you will be allowed a couple of add-ons to your base subscription, and this could bring your monthly charge up to $79.99. The base subscription is called the Family Bundle which came as a replacement for the Standard Bundle that was done away with in December of 2020.

When it comes to recording your favorite shows, this live stream service offers a total of 30 hours which will save you a decent amount of content. However, at an extra cost of $10 a month, you can increase this storage time to a whooping 500 hours, allowing you to downloads as much content as you need to. However, it can only be held for a limited period of time.

This service can be accessed via a downloadable app, allowing you to stream content from multiple internet enabled gadgets. You can use your smart TV, mobile phone and even tablet to stream your favorite content. It also comes with an on-demand library, and you can stream content on three devices simultaneously. You can also stream some content in 4K/ HDR

Feature	FuboTV
Bundle Cost	$64.99 – Upgradable to $80
Cloud DVR	30 hours – Upgradable to 500 hours for an extra $10
4K/ HDR Content	Available in some channels and programs
Trials	7 days free trial

Pros

• Wide selection of channels
• Comes with 30 hours cloud DVR
• Allows for selected 4K/ HDR streaming
• Comes with 7 days free trial

Cons

• Most live streaming is limited to 720p

Philo TV Review

If you are a frugal individual that likes to watch decent content, this just might be the platform for you. Philo TV is one of the streaming platforms that has limited content, but that has the capacity to keep you well entertained.

It comes with entertainment and lifestyle channels only, lacking in sports and news altogether. For a monthly fee of $20, you gain access to a total of 55 channels. The thing about this bundle is that it remains static and has no room for add-ons or extra subscriptions.

What sets it apart is the fact that it comes with unlimited cloud DVR storage, meaning you can record as much content as you would like. However, each recorded item can only stay in storage a maximum of one month. As a downloadable service, it allows you to stream through multiple devices such as smart TVs and laptops, and can be streamed across three devices simultaneously. Once you download it, you gain access to 7 days of free trial.

Aside from streaming, Philo TV also supports on-demand viewing, and it comes with an impressive library for this.

Feature	Philo TV
Bundle Cost	$20
Cloud DVR	Unlimited – Keeps recorded content for 1 month
Streams per account	Maximum of 3

Pros

• It is very affordable
• Ideal for people who like entertainment and lifestyle
• Comes with unlimited cloud DVR
• Can be streamed on 3 devices at a time
• Comes with free 7 day trial period

Cons

• The bundle remains static
• No sports or news channels
  

FuboTV vs. Philo TV – How do they compare?

Number of available channels

Even though it is considered expensive, FuboTV comes with a total of 144 channels at a cost of $69.99. In addition, this service supports add-on so that you can subscribe to other channels, but at a fee.It comes with a wide selection of channels that cover news, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, making it better than Philo TV.

On the other hand, Philo Tv comes with 55 channels at a fee of $20 per month, but it does not include sports and news channels.

Cloud DVR

FuboTV offers cloud DVR storage of 30 hours, but this can be increased to a storage of 500 hours. You would, however, need to add $10 a month to your regular monthly subscription.

With Philo TV, however, users gain access to unlimited cloud DVR storage, meaning that it is actually possible to store as much content as you like on there. However, there is a limited timeframe, and recorded content can only stay a maximum of one month after which it is discarded.

Since Philo TV comes with unlimited Cloud DVR, it proves better than FuboTV in this regard. 

Streams per Account

With a FuboTV subscription, you will be able to stream content across 3 devices at the same time. Users can be able to watch different channels at their own liking. On the other hand, Philo TV also supports streaming on three devices at a time, allowing for three smart devices to connect and show content simultaneously.

Since both platforms offer the same number of simultaneous streams, they are both placed on equal footing. 

Conclusion

Even though Philo TV is pretty affordable, there is only as much content as you have access to, and there is not much you can do to improve your viewing experience. This is why FuboTV makes the better live streaming service of the two, especially since it has more content and allows you to customize your viewer options for a better experience.

FAQs

1. Does Philo TV support 4K streaming?

No, it does not.

2. Can I use FuboTV on my gaming console?

No, it is not possible.