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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

ABEMA vs Claro tv+

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ABEMA #1 in Live TV Streaming Services 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit ABEMA
Claro tv+ #3 in Live TV Streaming Services 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Claro tv+

ABEMA leads on 1 check, Claro tv+ on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreABEMA · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly ABEMA
  • Most featuresClaro tv+ · 1 of 1

ABEMA scores higher on our rubric for live tv streaming services: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

ABEMA offers free plan; Claro tv+ doesn't. Claro tv+ leads on included channels: 120 versus 25. Claro tv+ offers local channels; ABEMA doesn't.

ABEMA is the better fit for free live TV with Japanese entertainment. Claro tv+ is the better fit for brazilian viewers wanting a broad channel lineup.

  • ABEMA fits best

    Free live TV with Japanese entertainment

  • Claro tv+ fits best

    Brazilian viewers wanting a broad channel lineup

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Side by side

Feature ABEMA 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Claro tv+ 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in Live TV Streaming Services #3 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Free live TV with Japanese entertainment Brazilian viewers wanting a broad channel lineup
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs, Phone
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ABEMA 0/1 · Claro tv+ 1/1
Local channels — ✓ (best)
Specs
Included channels 25 120 (best)
DVR storage Not published Not published
Simultaneous streams Not published 2
Sports focus General General
Supported platforms Web browsers (Windows, macOS); Android; iPhone/iPad; supported televisions and streaming devices Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, web browser, Chromecast
Our review
Pros
  • Free access to about 25 or more live internet channels
  • On-demand programming spans news, sports, anime, drama and music
  • Premium supports offline downloads and exclusive content
  • More than 120 live channels, including local TV
  • Includes streaming subscriptions and Claro video on demand
  • Supports recording, offline downloads and two simultaneous screens
Cons
  • It does not provide terrestrial, BS or CS broadcast channels
  • Catch-up viewing applies only to eligible programs
  • Paid-tier pricing is shown in Japanese yen
  • Requires a paid subscription; there is no free live-channel plan
  • The App plan depends on an internet connection
  • Only two screens can stream at the same time
Our verdict

ABEMA is a Japanese internet streaming service for viewers seeking live channels and on-demand programming across news, sports, anime, dramas, movies, variety and music. Its free viewing model suits people who want Japanese entertainment…

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Claro tv+ is a Brazilian subscription service that brings live television, on-demand films and series through Claro video, and subscriptions to streaming services into one app. Its App plan is aimed at viewers who want a broad channel…

Read the review →
  1. ABEMALive TV Streaming Services 9.3Free plan
  2. Claro tv+Live TV Streaming Services 8.4Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ABEMA — where it wins

    • Free access to about 25 or more live internet channels
    • On-demand programming spans news, sports, anime, drama and music
    • Premium supports offline downloads and exclusive content

    Where it doesn't

    • It does not provide terrestrial, BS or CS broadcast channels
    • Catch-up viewing applies only to eligible programs
    • Paid-tier pricing is shown in Japanese yen

  • Claro tv+ — where it wins

    • More than 120 live channels, including local TV
    • Includes streaming subscriptions and Claro video on demand
    • Supports recording, offline downloads and two simultaneous screens

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid subscription; there is no free live-channel plan
    • The App plan depends on an internet connection
    • Only two screens can stream at the same time

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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