Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services
ABEMA vs Fubo
ABEMA leads on 1 check, Fubo 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 featuresFubo · 1 of 1
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 #7.
ABEMA offers free plan; Fubo doesn't. Fubo leads on included channels: 28 versus 25. Fubo offers local channels; ABEMA doesn't. On sports focus, Fubo gives you Sports-focused where ABEMA offers General.
ABEMA is the better fit for free live TV with Japanese entertainment. Fubo is the better fit for sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR.
- ABEMA fits best
Free live TV with Japanese entertainment
- Fubo fits best
Sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR
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Side by side
| Feature | ABEMA 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Fubo 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Live TV Streaming Services | #7 in Live TV Streaming Services |
| Best for | Free live TV with Japanese entertainment | Sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR |
| 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, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs | Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features ABEMA 0/1 · Fubo 1/1 | ||
| Local channels | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Included channels | 25 | 28 (best) |
| DVR storage | Not published | Unlimited cloud DVR; recordings expire after 9 months |
| Simultaneous streams | Not published | 10 |
| Sports focus | General | Sports-focused |
| Supported platforms | Web browsers (Windows, macOS); Android; iPhone/iPad; supported televisions and streaming devices | Web browsers, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android/Google TV, LG, Samsung, Vizio, Hisense, Xumo |
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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 → |
Fubo is a paid live TV streaming service for viewers who want sports alongside news, entertainment and on-demand shows and movies. Its sports-focused lineup includes coverage of major leagues and events, while local broadcast channels can… 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
Fubo — where it wins
- Sports, news and entertainment channels include live sports coverage.
- Unlimited cloud DVR recordings are retained for nine months.
- Up to 10 simultaneous screens are supported on the Sports + News plan.
Where it doesn't
- The starting price is $55.99, before any temporary introductory offer.
- Local broadcast channel availability is subject to regional restrictions.
- Cloud DVR recordings expire after nine months.
- ABEMA9.3/10 · Free plan
A free Japanese streaming service with 25+ live channels and optional Premium features.
Visit ABEMAFull verdict → - Fubo6.6/10 · 5-day trial
A sports-focused live TV service with local channels and unlimited DVR.
Visit FuboFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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