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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

Allente vs DIRECTV STREAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Allente #2 in Live TV Streaming Services 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Allente
DIRECTV STREAM #5 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 5-day trial ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DIRECTV STREAM

Allente leads on 1 check, DIRECTV STREAM on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAllente · 8.4/10

Allente scores higher on our rubric for live tv streaming services: 8.4 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

DIRECTV STREAM leads on included channels: 90 versus 19. Allente leads on simultaneous streams: 4 versus 3. On sports focus, Allente gives you Limited where DIRECTV STREAM offers General.

Allente is the better fit for nordic TV packages with catch-up and app bundles. DIRECTV STREAM is the better fit for live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR.

  • Allente fits best

    Nordic TV packages with catch-up and app bundles

  • DIRECTV STREAM fits best

    Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR

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Side by side

Feature Allente 8.4/10 Visit ↗ DIRECTV STREAM 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 6.6
Ranking #2 in Live TV Streaming Services #5 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Nordic TV packages with catch-up and app bundles Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Allente 1/1 · DIRECTV STREAM 1/1
Local channels ✓ ✓
Specs
Included channels 19 90 (best)
DVR storage Not published Unlimited cloud DVR recording; retention period not verified
Simultaneous streams 4 (best) 3
Sports focus Limited General
Supported platforms Web browser, iOS, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Samsung and LG smart TVs, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast Smart TVs and connected streaming devices, iOS and Android phones/tablets, web browsers
Our review
Pros
  • Basic combines 19 Swedish TV channels with two streaming services.
  • Catch-up archive and a TV guide with schedules up to seven days ahead.
  • Up to four simultaneous devices, subject to channel-specific limits.
  • ENTERTAINMENT includes 90+ channels and unlimited cloud DVR recording
  • CHOICE adds specialty sports and regional sports networks
  • Up to three concurrent streams are available away from home
Cons
  • No free plan; the listed starting price is 349.
  • Sports is a limited focus, with extra sports channels only in Premium.
  • Channel choices are tied to the selected package.
  • Local channel availability varies by market and package
  • Away-from-home viewing is limited to three concurrent streams
  • The five-day trial requires a card
Our verdict

Allente sells subscription TV packages in Sweden through broadband, fiber, satellite and streaming. The service is aimed at viewers who want Swedish live channels alongside streaming apps, with viewing through the Allente app or a TV box.…

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DIRECTV STREAM delivers live television over an internet connection, without requiring a satellite dish. Its channel packages and smaller themed Genre Packs give viewers options ranging from kids programming to broad entertainment and…

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  1. AllenteLive TV Streaming Services 8.4Paid
  2. DIRECTV STREAMLive TV Streaming Services 6.65-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Allente — where it wins

    • Basic combines 19 Swedish TV channels with two streaming services.
    • Catch-up archive and a TV guide with schedules up to seven days ahead.
    • Up to four simultaneous devices, subject to channel-specific limits.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the listed starting price is 349.
    • Sports is a limited focus, with extra sports channels only in Premium.
    • Channel choices are tied to the selected package.

  • DIRECTV STREAM — where it wins

    • ENTERTAINMENT includes 90+ channels and unlimited cloud DVR recording
    • CHOICE adds specialty sports and regional sports networks
    • Up to three concurrent streams are available away from home

    Where it doesn't

    • Local channel availability varies by market and package
    • Away-from-home viewing is limited to three concurrent streams
    • The five-day trial requires a card

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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