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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

DIRECTV STREAM vs Fubo

  • 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
Fubo #7 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 5-day trial ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Fubo

DIRECTV STREAM leads on 1 check, Fubo 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

DIRECTV STREAM and Fubo score identically on our rubric (6.6 out of 10) for live tv streaming services; DIRECTV STREAM sits at #5 and Fubo at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

DIRECTV STREAM leads on included channels: 90 versus 28. Fubo leads on simultaneous streams: 10 versus 3. On sports focus, Fubo gives you Sports-focused where DIRECTV STREAM offers General.

DIRECTV STREAM is the better fit for live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR. Fubo is the better fit for sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR.

  • DIRECTV STREAM fits best

    Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR

  • Fubo fits best

    Sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR

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Side by side

Feature DIRECTV STREAM 6.6/10 Visit ↗ Fubo 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.6 6.6
Ranking #5 in Live TV Streaming Services #7 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR Sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 5 days · card required 5 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Support Docs Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features DIRECTV STREAM 1/1 · Fubo 1/1
Local channels ✓ ✓
Specs
Included channels 90 (best) 28
DVR storage Unlimited cloud DVR recording; retention period not verified Unlimited cloud DVR; recordings expire after 9 months
Simultaneous streams 3 10 (best)
Sports focus General Sports-focused
Supported platforms Smart TVs and connected streaming devices, iOS and Android phones/tablets, web browsers Web browsers, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android/Google TV, LG, Samsung, Vizio, Hisense, Xumo
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
  • Sports, news and entertainment channels include live sports coverage.
  • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings are retained for nine months.
  • Up to 10 simultaneous screens are supported on the Sports + News plan.
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
  • The starting price is $55.99, before any temporary introductory offer.
  • Local broadcast channel availability is subject to regional restrictions.
  • Cloud DVR recordings expire after nine months.
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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Fubo is a paid live TV streaming service for viewers who want sports alongside news, entertainment and on-demand shows and movies. Its sports-focused lineup includes coverage of major leagues and events, while local broadcast channels can…

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  1. DIRECTV STREAMLive TV Streaming Services 6.65-day trial
  2. FuboLive TV Streaming Services 6.65-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

  • Fubo — where it wins

    • Sports, news and entertainment channels include live sports coverage.
    • Unlimited cloud DVR recordings are retained for nine months.
    • Up to 10 simultaneous screens are supported on the Sports + News plan.

    Where it doesn't

    • The starting price is $55.99, before any temporary introductory offer.
    • Local broadcast channel availability is subject to regional restrictions.
    • Cloud DVR recordings expire after nine months.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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