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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

ABEMA vs DAZN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 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
DAZN #4 in Live TV Streaming Services 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit DAZN

ABEMA leads on 1 check, DAZN on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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

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 #4.

ABEMA offers free plan; DAZN doesn't. On sports focus, DAZN gives you Sports-focused where ABEMA offers General.

ABEMA is the better fit for free live TV with Japanese entertainment. DAZN is the better fit for live and on-demand sports coverage.

  • ABEMA fits best

    Free live TV with Japanese entertainment

  • DAZN fits best

    Live and on-demand sports coverage

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Side by side

Feature ABEMA 9.3/10 Visit ↗ DAZN 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.4
Ranking #1 in Live TV Streaming Services #4 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Free live TV with Japanese entertainment Live and on-demand sports coverage
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, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features ABEMA 0/1 · DAZN 0/1
Local channels — Not published
Specs
Included channels 25 Not published
DVR storage Not published Not published
Simultaneous streams Not published 1
Sports focus General Sports-focused
Supported platforms Web browsers (Windows, macOS); Android; iPhone/iPad; supported televisions and streaming devices Smart TVs and streaming devices (Amazon Fire TV/Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Hisense, Philips); Android and iOS phones/tablets; Mac, Windows, Chromebook; PlayStation and Xbox
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
  • Live events, on-demand sports content, highlights, and pay-per-view access
  • Annual plans allow two concurrent streams without an IP address limit
  • Supports browsers, mobile devices, TVs, streaming devices, and consoles
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
  • Monthly plan allows one concurrent stream and limits access to one IP address
  • Annual options require a 12-month contract
  • Available sports and competitions vary by territory
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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DAZN is a paid sports streaming service for viewers who want live events alongside on-demand coverage and highlights. Its programming can include boxing, MMA, football, NFL, and tennis, with the available competitions determined by market.…

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  1. ABEMALive TV Streaming Services 9.3Free plan
  2. DAZNLive 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

  • DAZN — where it wins

    • Live events, on-demand sports content, highlights, and pay-per-view access
    • Annual plans allow two concurrent streams without an IP address limit
    • Supports browsers, mobile devices, TVs, streaming devices, and consoles

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly plan allows one concurrent stream and limits access to one IP address
    • Annual options require a 12-month contract
    • Available sports and competitions vary by territory
  • ABEMA9.3/10 · Free plan

    A free Japanese streaming service with 25+ live channels and optional Premium features.

    Visit ABEMAFull verdict →
  • DAZN8.4/10 · Paid

    A sports-focused streaming service for live events, highlights, and on-demand coverage.

    Visit DAZNFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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