DIRECTV STREAM vs Globoplay

DSDIRECTV STREAM6.6Visit Globoplay6.6Visit

DS DIRECTV STREAM #5 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 5-day trial ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DIRECTV STREAM

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Globoplay #8 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Globoplay

• DIRECTV STREAM fits best

  Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR

• Globoplay fits best

  Brazilian viewers pairing on-demand with selected live TV

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Side by side

Feature	DSDIRECTV STREAM 6.6/10 Visit ↗	Globoplay 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.6	6.6
Ranking	#5 in Live TV Streaming Services	#8 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for	Live TV viewers who want broad channels and DVR	Brazilian viewers pairing on-demand with selected live TV
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features DIRECTV STREAM 1/1 · Globoplay 0/1
Local channels	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Included channels	90	Not published
DVR storage	Unlimited cloud DVR recording; retention period not verified	Not published
Simultaneous streams	3	Not published
Sports focus	General	Not published
Supported platforms	Smart TVs and connected streaming devices, iOS and Android phones/tablets, web browsers	Not published
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	Combines series, novelas, films and documentaries with selected live TV and sports. Offers offline downloads on supported mobile devices and family profiles. Supports Full HD and 4K playback, with recommendations and continue watching.
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	Live TV is selected rather than a promise of broad channel coverage. Simultaneous screen limits vary by plan. Offline downloads are limited to supported mobile devices.
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… Read the review →	Globoplay brings Globo productions and content from other providers together in a streaming service for Brazilian and international series, films, novelas, documentaries, sports and selected live TV. Its free tier includes selected… Read the review →

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

• Globoplay — where it wins

  • Combines series, novelas, films and documentaries with selected live TV and sports.
  • Offers offline downloads on supported mobile devices and family profiles.
  • Supports Full HD and 4K playback, with recommendations and continue watching.

  Where it doesn't

  • Live TV is selected rather than a promise of broad channel coverage.
  • Simultaneous screen limits vary by plan.
  • Offline downloads are limited to supported mobile devices.

• DSDIRECTV STREAM6.6/10 · 5-day trial

  A live TV service with broad channel packages, cloud DVR and local channels where available.

  Visit DIRECTV STREAMFull verdict →
• Globoplay6.6/10 · Free plan

  A free-to-start mix of Brazilian and international on-demand viewing with selected live channels.

  Visit GloboplayFull verdict →