ABEMA vs Globoplay

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Higher score A ABEMA #1 in Live TV Streaming Services 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit ABEMA

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Globoplay #8 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Globoplay

• ABEMA fits best

  Free live TV with Japanese entertainment

• Globoplay fits best

  Brazilian viewers pairing on-demand with selected live TV

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Side by side

Feature	AABEMA 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Globoplay 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	6.6
Ranking	#1 in Live TV Streaming Services	#8 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for	Free live TV with Japanese entertainment	Brazilian viewers pairing on-demand with selected live TV
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features ABEMA 0/1 · Globoplay 0/1
Local channels	—	Not published
Specs
Included channels	25	Not published
DVR storage	Not published	Not published
Simultaneous streams	Not published	Not published
Sports focus	General	Not published
Supported platforms	Web browsers (Windows, macOS); Android; iPhone/iPad; supported televisions and streaming devices	Not published
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	Combines series, novelas, films and documentaries with selected live TV and sports. Offers offline downloads on supported mobile devices and family profiles. Supports Full HD and 4K playback, with recommendations and continue watching.
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	Live TV is selected rather than a promise of broad channel coverage. Simultaneous screen limits vary by plan. Offline downloads are limited to supported mobile devices.
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 →	Globoplay brings Globo productions and content from other providers together in a streaming service for Brazilian and international series, films, novelas, documentaries, sports and selected live TV. Its free tier includes selected… 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

• Globoplay — where it wins

  • Combines series, novelas, films and documentaries with selected live TV and sports.
  • Offers offline downloads on supported mobile devices and family profiles.
  • Supports Full HD and 4K playback, with recommendations and continue watching.

  Where it doesn't

  • Live TV is selected rather than a promise of broad channel coverage.
  • Simultaneous screen limits vary by plan.
  • Offline downloads are limited to supported mobile devices.

• AABEMA9.3/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit ABEMAFull verdict →
• Globoplay6.6/10 · Free plan

  A free-to-start mix of Brazilian and international on-demand viewing with selected live channels.

  Visit GloboplayFull verdict →