Fubo vs Plex
In-depth comparison of Fubo and Plex 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
Plex
600+ free live channels and your personal media library unified in one polished app.
Editorial Verdict
Our pick: Fubo
Our pick is Fubo — it scores 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10, a 1.0-point edge, and leads in 1 of 6 categories.
Fubo vs Plex head-to-head
Our pick is Fubo — it scores 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10, a 1.0-point edge, and leads in 1 of 6 categories. Plex carries 400 more live channels.
| Metric | Fubo | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest monthly | $32.99 | $0.00 |
| Live channels | 200+ | 600+ |
| VOD titles | 30,000+ | 30,000+ |
| Free trial | 168h | 0h |
| Max resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Max connections | 10 | 1 |
| Refund policy | No | 30 days |
Quick verdict — Fubo vs Plex
In a head-to-head test of Fubo vs Plex 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 8.0/10, a 1.0-point edge, while leading in 1 of 6 categories. Pricing differs by $32.99/month — roughly $395.88 over a 12-month subscription. Plex carries the larger channel catalog at 600+ live streams, a 400-channel lead. On price alone, Plex is the more affordable option, but per-feature value depends on whether you actually use the included extras.
Key differences at a glance
- Plex undercuts the other by $32.99/month — about $395.88 cheaper over a year
- Plex offers a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Positioning split: Fubo sits in the premium tier, Plex in the free tier
Side-by-side site preview
Real homepage captures from our two-week 2026 review.
All plans compared
Fubo 3 plans · Plex 4 plans — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBest | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Plex Pass Monthly | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Plex Pass Annual | $39.99 | $3.33 |
| Plex Pass Lifetime | $119.99 | $0.12 |
✓ 0-hour free trial available
↺ 30-day money-back guarantee
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 Plex. The 168-hour free trial means you can validate channel availability on your own hardware before committing.
Pick Plex if you cord-cutters with existing home media libraries, or nvidia shield pro owners wanting a polished free tv app. Its top-rated category is pricing at 9.5/10, and at $0.00/month it lands below Fubo on monthly cost. Their 0-hour trial is the safer first step.
What both services share
Common ground worth noting before you decide.
Features
- 7-day EPG
- multi-screen support
- anti-freeze technology
- VOD library
- 4K streaming
- free trial
Devices
Amazon Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TV, iOS, Android
Payments
Credit Card, PayPal
Fubo vs Plex — Side-by-side
| Specification | Fubo | Plex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editor Score | 9.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 | Fubo |
| Live Channels | 200+ | 600+ | Plex |
| VOD Library | 30,000+ | 30,000+ | Tie |
| From / month | $32.99 | $0.00 | Plex |
| Free trial | 168h | 0h | Tie |
| 4K available | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Tier | premium | free | Tie |
| Refund policy | — | 30 days | Tie |
| Catch-up TV | 168h | — | Tie |
| PPV events | Included | — | Tie |
6-Category Score Breakdown