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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

Claro tv+ vs DIRECTV STREAM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Claro tv+ #3 in Live TV Streaming Services 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Claro tv+
DIRECTV STREAM #5 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 5-day trial ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DIRECTV STREAM

Claro tv+ 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 scoreClaro tv+ · 8.4/10

Claro tv+ scores higher on our rubric for live tv streaming services: 8.4 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Claro tv+ leads on included channels: 120 versus 90. DIRECTV STREAM leads on simultaneous streams: 3 versus 2.

Claro tv+ is the better fit for brazilian viewers wanting a broad channel lineup. DIRECTV STREAM is the better fit for live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR.

  • Claro tv+ fits best

    Brazilian viewers wanting a broad channel lineup

  • DIRECTV STREAM fits best

    Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR

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Side by side

Feature Claro tv+ 8.4/10 Visit ↗ DIRECTV STREAM 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 6.6
Ranking #3 in Live TV Streaming Services #5 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Brazilian viewers wanting a broad channel lineup 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 Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Phone Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Claro tv+ 1/1 · DIRECTV STREAM 1/1
Local channels ✓ ✓
Specs
Included channels 120 (best) 90
DVR storage Not published Unlimited cloud DVR recording; retention period not verified
Simultaneous streams 2 3 (best)
Sports focus General General
Supported platforms Smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, web browser, Chromecast Smart TVs and connected streaming devices, iOS and Android phones/tablets, web browsers
Our review
Pros
  • More than 120 live channels, including local TV
  • Includes streaming subscriptions and Claro video on demand
  • Supports recording, offline downloads and two simultaneous screens
  • 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
  • Requires a paid subscription; there is no free live-channel plan
  • The App plan depends on an internet connection
  • Only two screens can stream at the same time
  • 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

Claro tv+ is a Brazilian subscription service that brings live television, on-demand films and series through Claro video, and subscriptions to streaming services into one app. Its App plan is aimed at viewers who want a broad channel…

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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. Claro tv+Live TV Streaming Services 8.4Paid
  2. DIRECTV STREAMLive TV Streaming Services 6.65-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Claro tv+ — where it wins

    • More than 120 live channels, including local TV
    • Includes streaming subscriptions and Claro video on demand
    • Supports recording, offline downloads and two simultaneous screens

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid subscription; there is no free live-channel plan
    • The App plan depends on an internet connection
    • Only two screens can stream at the same time

  • 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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