YouTube TV vs Fubo: which should you pick?

By Sam Barth · Prices checked November 9, 2026

Both are full live TV services. YouTube TV is cheaper ($82.99 versus Fubo Pro at $88.99) and has unlimited DVR; Fubo is built for sports and carries regional sports networks in some markets.

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How do YouTube TV and Fubo compare?

	YouTube TV	Fubo
Cheapest plan	$64.99/mo	$19.99/mo
Ad-free from	n/a	n/a
4K	With the 4K Plus add-on	Select live sports in 4K
Live sports	Broadcast networks plus ESPN, FS1 and other sports channels; NFL Sunday Ticket add-on.	Sports-first lineup with broadcast networks, ESPN, and regional sports networks in some markets.
Kids and family	Kids channels included in the base plan.	Kids channels in Pro and Elite.
Local channels	ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in most markets.	Broadcast networks in most markets.
Free trial	The welcome page showed a 21-day trial on November 9, 2026; offers change.	The welcome page showed a 5-day trial on November 9, 2026.

Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on YouTube TV welcome page. Taxes and promotional offers not included.

Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Fubo welcome page. Taxes and promotional offers not included.

What are the key differences?

Fubo Elite: $98.99.
Fubo first-month discounts were shown on its welcome page.
Check your ZIP code on both sites: local and regional channels vary.

Which one should you choose?

Choose YouTube TV if you want

A full cable replacement with local channels
Unlimited DVR

Visit YouTube TV

Choose Fubo if you want

Sports fans who want regional sports networks
Soccer and international sports

Visit Fubo

Can you have both?

Together they cost $84.98 a month on the cheapest plans. Try the cord-cutting calculator to see how that compares to a cable bill.

How was this researched?

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