Pluto TV vs Fandango at Home

Pluto TV9.0Visit FAFandango at Home8.7Visit

Higher score Pluto TV #3 in Free Movie Streaming Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Pluto TV

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FA Fandango at Home #6 in Free Movie Streaming Services 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Try Fandango at Home

• Pluto TV fits best

  Viewers who prefer live channels and on-demand movies

• Fandango at Home fits best

  Viewers who also rent or buy movies

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Side by side

Feature	Pluto TV 9.0/10 Visit ↗	FAFandango at Home 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Free Movie Streaming Services	#6 in Free Movie Streaming Services
Best for	Viewers who prefer live channels and on-demand movies	Viewers who also rent or buy movies
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Live chat
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Pluto TV 0/5 · Fandango at Home 2/5
Live movie channels	Not published	Not published
Offline downloads	Not published	—
Account required	Not published	✓ (best)
Parental controls	Not published	✓ (best)
Paid upgrade available	Not published	—
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	Web; iOS; iPadOS; Apple TV; Android; streaming players; smart TVs; game consoles
Our review
Pros	Combines live linear channels with on-demand movies and shows Profiles sync favorite channels and watch lists across devices Available on web, desktop, mobile, and connected devices	Offers free, ad-supported movies and TV shows alongside rentals and purchases Kids mode includes parental controls Purchased titles can be downloaded on iOS and streamed on participating platforms
Cons	Advertising is part of access It is for consumer viewing, not creator live-stream hosting Viewing requires an internet-connected supported device	Free-streaming titles are not available for offline download Free viewing includes limited commercials Playback features and availability vary by device
Our verdict	Pluto TV is a free, ad-supported streaming television service for viewers who want both live linear channels and on-demand movies and shows. It suits people looking for a consumer viewing service rather than creators or broadcasters… Read the review →	Fandango at Home combines free, ad-supported movies and TV shows with a storefront for renting or buying other titles. It suits viewers who want free viewing alongside the option to pay for specific titles, rather than a service focused… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pluto TV — where it wins

  • Combines live linear channels with on-demand movies and shows
  • Profiles sync favorite channels and watch lists across devices
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, and connected devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Advertising is part of access
  • It is for consumer viewing, not creator live-stream hosting
  • Viewing requires an internet-connected supported device

• Fandango at Home — where it wins

  • Offers free, ad-supported movies and TV shows alongside rentals and purchases
  • Kids mode includes parental controls
  • Purchased titles can be downloaded on iOS and streamed on participating platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free-streaming titles are not available for offline download
  • Free viewing includes limited commercials
  • Playback features and availability vary by device

• Pluto TV9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, ad-supported service combining live channels with on-demand movies and shows.

  Visit Pluto TVFull verdict →
• FAFandango at Home8.7/10 · Free plan

  Free ad-supported streaming sits alongside rentals, purchases, and a digital library.

  Try Fandango at HomeFull verdict →