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Crave vs Tubi
Crave leads on 2 checks, Tubi on 0, and 1 is 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 scoreCrave · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCrave · 2 of 2
Crave scores higher on our rubric for video streaming services: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Crave offers ad-supported tier; Tubi doesn't publish it. Crave offers offline downloads; Tubi doesn't publish it.
Crave is the better fit for canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content. Tubi is the better fit for free on-demand movies and family profiles.
- Crave fits best
Canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content
- Tubi fits best
Free on-demand movies and family profiles
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Side by side
| Feature | Crave 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Tubi 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Video Streaming Services | #5 in Video Streaming Services |
| Best for | Canadian viewers seeking HBO and local content | Free on-demand movies and family profiles |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Crave 2/2 · Tubi 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 |
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| 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 → |
Tubi is a free, ad-supported service for watching on-demand movies, television shows, creator-led stories, and Tubi Originals. It is aimed at viewers who want a no-subscription way to browse a large entertainment library, with family… 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
Tubi — where it wins
- Watch thousands of movies and TV shows without a subscription.
- Kids Accounts, Kids Mode, and age-based parental controls support family viewing.
- Watchlists, continue-watching, and personalized recommendations aid discovery.
Where it doesn't
- Viewing is ad-supported; Tubi has no ad-free option.
- The offering centers on on-demand movies and TV rather than creator video hosting.
- Its free model may not suit viewers who prefer subscription-based, ad-free viewing.
- Crave9.0/10 · Free plan
A Canadian streaming service with HBO, local programming and a free CTV selection.
Visit CraveFull verdict → - Tubi8.9/10 · Free plan
A free, on-demand library with family profiles and advertising.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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