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ABEMA vs Foxtel Now
ABEMA leads on 1 check, Foxtel Now on 1, and 1 is 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
ABEMA scores higher on our rubric for live tv streaming services: 9.3 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
ABEMA offers free plan; Foxtel Now doesn't. Foxtel Now leads on included channels: 35 versus 25.
ABEMA is the better fit for free live TV with Japanese entertainment. Foxtel Now is the better fit for australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles.
- ABEMA fits best
Free live TV with Japanese entertainment
- Foxtel Now fits best
Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles
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Side by side
| Feature | ABEMA 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Foxtel Now 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Live TV Streaming Services | #6 in Live TV Streaming Services |
| Best for | Free live TV with Japanese entertainment | Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles |
| 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, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features ABEMA 0/1 · Foxtel Now 0/1 | ||
| Local channels | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Included channels | 25 | 35 (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, mobile phones and tablets, Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Chromecast, AirPlay, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield TV |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Foxtel Now is an Australian subscription service for viewers who want live television alongside on-demand series and movies. Its bundles cover starter entertainment, sport, movies and other content, with news, lifestyle, documentaries and… Read the review → |
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
Foxtel Now — where it wins
- Starter includes 35 live TV channels plus on-demand viewing
- Pause and rewind live TV, with up to two simultaneous streams
- No lock-in contract; new customers get a 10-day free trial
Where it doesn't
- Starter is listed at $35 AUD/month for 35 channels
- The subscription does not include free-to-air access
- Only two streams can run at the same time
- ABEMA9.3/10 · Free plan
A free Japanese streaming service with 25+ live channels and optional Premium features.
Visit ABEMAFull verdict → - Foxtel Now6.6/10 · 10-day trial
Foxtel Now pairs live channels and on-demand shows with flexible bundles and two streams.
Visit Foxtel NowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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