Pluto TV vs ITVX

Pluto TV8.8Visit IITVX8.6Visit

Higher score Pluto TV #6 in Video Streaming Services 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Pluto TV

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I ITVX #8 in Video Streaming Services 8.6/10 Free plan · paid from £5.99/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ITVX

• Pluto TV fits best

  Free live linear TV and on-demand viewing

• ITVX fits best

  UK viewers wanting free ITV live and on-demand shows

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Side by side

Feature	Pluto TV 8.8/10 Visit ↗	IITVX 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Video Streaming Services	#8 in Video Streaming Services
Best for	Free live linear TV and on-demand viewing	UK viewers wanting free ITV live and on-demand shows
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, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features Pluto TV 0/2 · ITVX 0/2
Ad-supported tier	Not published	Not published
Offline downloads	Not published	Not published
Specs
Simultaneous streams	Not published	Not published
Max video quality	Not published	Not published
Supported devices	Not published	Not published
Included bundles	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Free access to live linear channels and on-demand movies and shows Profiles sync favorite channels and watch lists across devices Available on web, desktop, mobile, smart TVs, and streaming devices	Free, ad-supported access to ITV live channels and on-demand viewing Premium includes BritBox and additional films and shows Premium supports mobile downloads and ad-free viewing of most on-demand titles
Cons	Advertising is part of the viewing experience Designed for consumers, not creator or broadcaster streaming workflows Support is provided through email	Free viewing is ad-supported Ad-free access applies to most, not all, on-demand titles Downloads are limited to mobile apps and subject to licensing restrictions
Our verdict	Pluto TV is a free, advertising-supported streaming television service for viewers who want live linear channels alongside on-demand movies and TV shows. Its consumer focus suits solo viewers and small households looking for broad… Read the review →	ITVX is ITV’s UK streaming service for live television, on-demand programmes, films and box sets. It suits viewers who want access to ITV channels and programmes without a subscription, as well as those interested in adding a broader… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Pluto TV — where it wins

  • Free access to live linear channels and on-demand movies and shows
  • Profiles sync favorite channels and watch lists across devices
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, smart TVs, and streaming devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Advertising is part of the viewing experience
  • Designed for consumers, not creator or broadcaster streaming workflows
  • Support is provided through email

• ITVX — where it wins

  • Free, ad-supported access to ITV live channels and on-demand viewing
  • Premium includes BritBox and additional films and shows
  • Premium supports mobile downloads and ad-free viewing of most on-demand titles

  Where it doesn't

  • Free viewing is ad-supported
  • Ad-free access applies to most, not all, on-demand titles
  • Downloads are limited to mobile apps and subject to licensing restrictions

• Pluto TV8.8/10 · Free plan

  A no-cost mix of ad-supported live channels and on-demand entertainment.

  Visit Pluto TVFull verdict →
• IITVX8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from £5.99/mo

  Free ITV viewing with live channels; Premium adds BritBox and ad-free on-demand access.

  Visit ITVXFull verdict →