Crave vs Pluto TV

CCrave9.0Visit Pluto TV8.8Visit

Higher score C Crave #4 in Video Streaming Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Crave

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Pluto TV #6 in Video Streaming Services 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Pluto TV

• Crave fits best

  Canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content

• Pluto TV fits best

  Free live linear TV and on-demand viewing

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Side by side

Feature	CCrave 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Pluto TV 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Video Streaming Services	#6 in Video Streaming Services
Best for	Canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content	Free live linear TV and on-demand viewing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Crave 2/2 · Pluto TV 0/2
Ad-supported tier	✓ (best)	Not published
Offline downloads	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Simultaneous streams	Not published	Not published
Max video quality	4k	Not published
Supported devices	TV, computers, mobile phones and tablets, game consoles	Not published
Included bundles	Premium content bundles are available with Disney+, TSN and ICI TOU.TV EXTRA; bundle details vary.	Not published
Our review
Pros	Combines HBO programming, Crave Originals and CTV content Offers English- and French-language programming, sports and news Premium adds downloads, up to 4K video and four simultaneous streams	Free access to live linear channels and on-demand movies and shows Profiles sync favorite channels and watch lists across devices Available on web, desktop, mobile, smart TVs, and streaming devices
Cons	Most subscription content requires a paid Crave plan Offline downloads and four simultaneous streams require Premium Sports and live events are selected rather than the service’s sole focus	Advertising is part of the viewing experience Designed for consumers, not creator or broadcaster streaming workflows Support is provided through email
Our verdict	Crave is a Canadian streaming service from Bell Media, offering on-demand series and movies, HBO programming, Crave Originals, CTV content, and selected live events, sports and news. Its English- and French-language catalogue makes it a… Read the review →	Pluto TV is a free, advertising-supported streaming television service for viewers who want live linear channels alongside on-demand movies and TV shows. Its consumer focus suits solo viewers and small households looking for broad… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Crave — where it wins

  • Combines HBO programming, Crave Originals and CTV content
  • Offers English- and French-language programming, sports and news
  • Premium adds downloads, up to 4K video and four simultaneous streams

  Where it doesn't

  • Most subscription content requires a paid Crave plan
  • Offline downloads and four simultaneous streams require Premium
  • Sports and live events are selected rather than the service’s sole focus

• Pluto TV — where it wins

  • Free access to live linear channels and on-demand movies and shows
  • Profiles sync favorite channels and watch lists across devices
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, smart TVs, and streaming devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Advertising is part of the viewing experience
  • Designed for consumers, not creator or broadcaster streaming workflows
  • Support is provided through email

• CCrave9.0/10 · Free plan

  A Canadian streaming service with HBO, local programming and a free CTV selection.

  Visit CraveFull verdict →
• Pluto TV8.8/10 · Free plan

  A no-cost mix of ad-supported live channels and on-demand entertainment.

  Visit Pluto TVFull verdict →