Foxtel Now vs Globoplay

FNFoxtel Now6.6Visit Globoplay6.6Visit

FN Foxtel Now #6 in Live TV Streaming Services 6.6/10 10-day trial ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Foxtel Now

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

• Foxtel Now fits best

  Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles

• Globoplay fits best

  Brazilian viewers pairing on-demand with selected live TV

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Side by side

Feature	FNFoxtel Now 6.6/10 Visit ↗	Globoplay 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.6	6.6
Ranking	#6 in Live TV Streaming Services	#8 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for	Australian viewers wanting live TV and flexible bundles	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, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Docs, Live chat	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Foxtel Now 0/1 · Globoplay 0/1
Local channels	—	Not published
Specs
Included channels	35	Not published
DVR storage	Not published	Not published
Simultaneous streams	2	Not published
Sports focus	General	Not published
Supported platforms	Smart TVs, mobile phones and tablets, Windows PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, Chromecast, AirPlay, Google TV, NVIDIA Shield TV	Not published
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	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	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	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	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… 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

• 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

• 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.

• FNFoxtel Now6.6/10 · 10-day trial

  Foxtel Now pairs live channels and on-demand shows with flexible bundles and two streams.

  Visit Foxtel NowFull 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 →