Pluto TV vs Xumo Play

Pluto TV9.0Visit XPXumo Play8.5Visit

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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XP Xumo Play #8 in Free Movie Streaming Services 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Xumo Play

• Pluto TV fits best

  Viewers who prefer live channels and on-demand movies

• Xumo Play fits best

  Viewers who want a wide free channel lineup

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Side by side

Feature	Pluto TV 9.0/10 Visit ↗	XPXumo Play 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Free Movie Streaming Services	#8 in Free Movie Streaming Services
Best for	Viewers who prefer live channels and on-demand movies	Viewers who want a wide free channel lineup
Pricing model	Free	Free
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, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Pluto TV 0/5 · Xumo Play 0/5
Live movie channels	Not published	Not published
Offline downloads	Not published	Not published
Account required	Not published	Not published
Parental controls	Not published	Not published
Paid upgrade available	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick, Android mobile/tablets, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast, desktop browser, Hisense Smart TV, iPhone/iPad, Rogers and Shaw Ignite boxes, Roku TV/Streaming Sticks, Samsung TV, Sky Glass/Stream (UK), Sony Smart TV, VIZIO SmartCast, Xfinity X1/Flex, Xumo Stream Box, Xumo TV
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 350+ live channels across news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle Includes on-demand movies and television titles at no subscription cost Supports a broad range of TVs, streaming devices, phones, and browsers
Cons	Advertising is part of access It is for consumer viewing, not creator live-stream hosting Viewing requires an internet-connected supported device	Programming is ad-supported Sports is a limited focus Availability is centered on the United States, with limited access elsewhere
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 →	Xumo Play combines live streaming channels with on-demand movies and television in a free, ad-supported service. It is aimed at viewers who want a broad lineup without a subscription or login, and its channel favorites feature gives… 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

• Xumo Play — where it wins

  • Offers 350+ live channels across news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle
  • Includes on-demand movies and television titles at no subscription cost
  • Supports a broad range of TVs, streaming devices, phones, and browsers

  Where it doesn't

  • Programming is ad-supported
  • Sports is a limited focus
  • Availability is centered on the United States, with limited access elsewhere

• Pluto TV9.0/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit Pluto TVFull verdict →
• XPXumo Play8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free streaming service with 350+ live channels plus on-demand movies and TV.

  Visit Xumo PlayFull verdict →