Head-to-head · Free Movie Streaming Services
The Roku Channel vs Xumo Play
The Roku Channel leads on 0 checks, Xumo Play on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreThe Roku Channel · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
The Roku Channel scores higher on our rubric for free movie streaming services: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
The Roku Channel is the better fit for viewers who want movies plus many live channels. Xumo Play is the better fit for viewers who want a wide free channel lineup.
- The Roku Channel fits best
Viewers who want movies plus many live channels
- Xumo Play fits best
Viewers who want a wide free channel lineup
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Side by side
| Feature | The Roku Channel 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Xumo Play 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Free Movie Streaming Services | #8 in Free Movie Streaming Services |
| Best for | Viewers who want movies plus many live channels | Viewers who want a wide free channel lineup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features The Roku Channel 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 |
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| Our verdict | The Roku Channel brings free, ad-supported movies and television shows together with live channels and Roku Originals. It is suited to viewers who want on-demand entertainment alongside a live-TV lineup, without a subscription for the… 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
The Roku Channel — where it wins
- Free, ad-supported movies and TV shows
- 500+ live channels alongside on-demand programming
- Roku Originals and optional Premium Subscriptions
Where it doesn't
- Free viewing includes ads
- Content availability varies by country
- Premium subscription availability varies by device and market
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
- The Roku Channel9.1/10 · Free plan
A free, ad-supported movie and TV service with 500+ live channels and optional subscriptions.
Try The Roku ChannelFull verdict → - Xumo Play8.5/10 · Free plan
A free streaming service with 350+ live channels plus on-demand movies and TV.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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