Fubo vs Globoplay

FFubo6.6Visit Globoplay6.6Visit

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

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

• Fubo fits best

  Sports fans who want local channels and generous DVR

• Globoplay fits best

  Brazilian viewers pairing on-demand with selected live TV

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Side by side

Feature	FFubo 6.6/10 Visit ↗	Globoplay 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.6	6.6
Ranking	#7 in Live TV Streaming Services	#8 in Live TV Streaming Services
Best for	Sports fans who want local channels and generous 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, Windows, macOS	Web, Android
Support	Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Fubo 1/1 · Globoplay 0/1
Local channels	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Included channels	28	Not published
DVR storage	Unlimited cloud DVR; recordings expire after 9 months	Not published
Simultaneous streams	10	Not published
Sports focus	Sports-focused	Not published
Supported platforms	Web browsers, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android/Google TV, LG, Samsung, Vizio, Hisense, Xumo	Not published
Our review
Pros	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.	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	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.	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	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… 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

• 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.

• 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.

• FFubo6.6/10 · 5-day trial

  A sports-focused live TV service with local channels and unlimited DVR.

  Visit FuboFull 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 →