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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

DIRECTV STREAM vs Foxtel Now

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
DIRECTV STREAM #5 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 5-day trial ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DIRECTV STREAM
Foxtel Now #6 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 10-day trial ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Foxtel Now

DIRECTV STREAM leads on 3 checks, Foxtel Now on 0, and 1 is 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

  • Most featuresDIRECTV STREAM · 1 of 1

DIRECTV STREAM and Foxtel Now score identically on our rubric (6.6 out of 10) for live tv streaming services; DIRECTV STREAM sits at #5 and Foxtel Now at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

DIRECTV STREAM leads on included channels: 90 versus 35. DIRECTV STREAM leads on simultaneous streams: 3 versus 2. DIRECTV STREAM offers local channels; Foxtel Now doesn't.

DIRECTV STREAM is the better fit for live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR. Foxtel Now is the better fit for australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles.

  • DIRECTV STREAM fits best

    Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR

  • Foxtel Now fits best

    Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles

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Side by side

Feature DIRECTV STREAM 6.6/10 Visit ↗ Foxtel Now 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.6 6.6
Ranking #5 in Live TV Streaming Services #6 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 5 days · card required 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs, Live chat
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features DIRECTV STREAM 1/1 · Foxtel Now 0/1
Local channels ✓ (best) —
Specs
Included channels 90 (best) 35
DVR storage Unlimited cloud DVR recording; retention period not verified Not published
Simultaneous streams 3 (best) 2
Sports focus General General
Supported platforms Smart TVs and connected streaming devices, iOS and Android phones/tablets, web browsers Smart TVs, mobile phones and tablets, Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Chromecast, AirPlay, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield TV
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Starter includes 35 live TV channels plus on-demand viewing
  • Pause and rewind live TV, with up to two simultaneous streams
  • No lock-in contract; new customers get a 10-day free trial
Cons
  • 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
  • Starter is listed at $35 AUD/month for 35 channels
  • The subscription does not include free-to-air access
  • Only two streams can run at the same time
Our verdict

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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Foxtel Now is an Australian subscription service for viewers who want live television alongside on-demand series and movies. Its bundles cover starter entertainment, sport, movies and other content, with news, lifestyle, documentaries and…

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  1. DIRECTV STREAMLive TV Streaming Services 6.65-day trial
  2. Foxtel NowLive TV Streaming Services 6.610-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Foxtel Now — where it wins

    • Starter includes 35 live TV channels plus on-demand viewing
    • Pause and rewind live TV, with up to two simultaneous streams
    • No lock-in contract; new customers get a 10-day free trial

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is listed at $35 AUD/month for 35 channels
    • The subscription does not include free-to-air access
    • Only two streams can run at the same time

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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