Fubo vs Philo
In-depth comparison of Fubo and Philo across pricing, channels, 4K, device support, and editorial scores.
Last updated May 5, 2026 · By IPTVForum Editorial Team
Fubo
The sports-first streamer with the deepest international soccer coverage in North America
Philo
The cheapest legitimate live TV service in the U.S. — if you can live without sports and locals.
Editorial Verdict
Our pick: Fubo
Our pick is Fubo — it scores 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10, a 0.5-point edge, and leads in 3 of 6 categories.
Fubo vs Philo head-to-head
Our pick is Fubo — it scores 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10, a 0.5-point edge, and leads in 3 of 6 categories. Fubo carries 130 more live channels.
| Metric | Fubo | Philo |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest monthly | $32.99 | $28.00 |
| Live channels | 200+ | 70+ |
| VOD titles | 30,000+ | 60,000+ |
| Free trial | 168h | 168h |
| Max resolution | 4K | FHD |
| Max connections | 10 | 3 |
| Refund policy | No | No |
Quick verdict — Fubo vs Philo
In a head-to-head test of Fubo vs Philo across pricing, channel volume, 4K output, free trial availability, refund policy, and editor scoring, Fubo comes out ahead with a 9.0/10 editor score versus 8.5/10, a 0.5-point edge, while leading in 3 of 6 categories. Pricing differs by $4.99/month — roughly $59.88 over a 12-month subscription. Fubo carries the larger channel catalog at 200+ live streams, a 130-channel lead. On price alone, Philo is the more affordable option, but per-feature value depends on whether you actually use the included extras.
Key differences at a glance
- Philo undercuts the other by $4.99/month — about $59.88 cheaper over a year
- Fubo delivers 4K streaming; Philo caps at FHD
- Philo ships a 30K-title larger on-demand library
- Positioning split: Fubo sits in the premium tier, Philo in the budget tier
- Catch-up windows differ — Fubo: 168h, Philo: 720h
Side-by-side site preview
Real homepage captures from our two-week 2026 review.
All plans compared
Fubo 3 plans · Philo 1 plan — sorted by length.
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| ProBest | $84.99 | $84.99 |
| Elite | $94.99 | $94.99 |
| Latino | $32.99 | $32.99 |
✓ 168-hour free trial available
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| StandardBest | $28.00 | $28.00 |
✓ 168-hour free trial available
Who should pick which?
Pick Fubo if you international soccer fans tracking multiple european leagues, or nfl sunday and college football households. Its strongest area in our scorecard is channels at 9.5/10, and at $32.99/month on the longest plan it carries a small premium over Philo. The 168-hour free trial means you can validate channel availability on your own hardware before committing.
Pick Philo if you cord-cutters who only watch lifestyle and reality tv, or budget-conscious households under $30/month. Its top-rated category is pricing at 9.8/10, and at $28.00/month it lands below Fubo on monthly cost. Their 168-hour trial is the safer first step.
What both services share
Common ground worth noting before you decide.
Features
- 7-day EPG
- catch-up TV
- multi-screen support
- anti-freeze technology
- VOD library
- free trial
Devices
Amazon Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TV, iOS, Android +1 more
Payments
Credit Card, PayPal
Fubo vs Philo — Side-by-side
| Specification | Fubo | Philo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editor Score | 9.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 | Fubo |
| Live Channels | 200+ | 70+ | Fubo |
| VOD Library | 30,000+ | 60,000+ | Philo |
| From / month | $32.99 | $28.00 | Philo |
| Free trial | 168h | 168h | Tie |
| 4K available | Yes | No | Fubo |
| Tier | premium | budget | Tie |
| Refund policy | — | — | Tie |
| Catch-up TV | 168h | 720h | Tie |
| PPV events | Included | — | Tie |
6-Category Score Breakdown