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Head-to-head · Live TV Streaming Services

Foxtel Now vs Fubo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Foxtel Now #6 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 10-day trial ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Foxtel Now
Fubo #7 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 5-day trial ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Fubo

Foxtel Now leads on 1 check, Fubo on 2, 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 featuresFubo · 1 of 1

Foxtel Now and Fubo score identically on our rubric (6.6 out of 10) for live tv streaming services; Foxtel Now sits at #6 and Fubo at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Foxtel Now leads on included channels: 35 versus 28. Fubo leads on simultaneous streams: 10 versus 2. Fubo offers local channels; Foxtel Now doesn't. On sports focus, Fubo gives you Sports-focused where Foxtel Now offers General.

Foxtel Now is the better fit for australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles. Fubo is the better fit for sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR.

  • Foxtel Now fits best

    Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles

  • Fubo fits best

    Sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR

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Side by side

Feature Foxtel Now 6.6/10 Visit ↗ Fubo 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.6 6.6
Ranking #6 in Live TV Streaming Services #7 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles 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 10 days 5 days · card required
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Support Docs, Live chat Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Foxtel Now 0/1 · Fubo 1/1
Local channels — ✓ (best)
Specs
Included channels 35 (best) 28
DVR storage Not published Unlimited cloud DVR; recordings expire after 9 months
Simultaneous streams 2 10 (best)
Sports focus General Sports-focused
Supported platforms Smart TVs, mobile phones and tablets, Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Chromecast, AirPlay, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield TV Web browsers, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android/Google TV, LG, Samsung, Vizio, Hisense, Xumo
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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. Foxtel NowLive TV Streaming Services 6.610-day trial
  2. FuboLive TV Streaming Services 6.65-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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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