Philo vs Scot IPTV
In-depth comparison of Philo and Scot IPTV across pricing, channels, 4K, device support, and editorial scores.
Last updated May 5, 2026 · By IPTVForum Editorial Team
Philo
The cheapest legitimate live TV service in the U.S. — if you can live without sports and locals.
Scot IPTV
Canada's best-value IPTV pick for Québec, French, and local Canadian content under $6 a month
Editorial Verdict
Our pick: Scot IPTV
Our pick is Scot IPTV — it scores 9.6/10 versus 8.5/10, a 1.1-point edge, and leads in 4 of 6 categories.
Philo vs Scot IPTV head-to-head
Our pick is Scot IPTV — it scores 9.6/10 versus 8.5/10, a 1.1-point edge, and leads in 4 of 6 categories. Scot IPTV carries 17,930 more live channels.
| Metric | Philo | Scot IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest monthly | $28.00 | $5.75 |
| Live channels | 70+ | 18,000+ |
| VOD titles | 60,000+ | 40,000+ |
| Free trial | 168h | 24h |
| Max resolution | FHD | 4K |
| Max connections | 3 | 1 |
| Refund policy | No | 7 days |
Quick verdict — Philo vs Scot IPTV
In a head-to-head test of Philo vs Scot IPTV across pricing, channel volume, 4K output, free trial availability, refund policy, and editor scoring, Scot IPTV comes out ahead with a 9.6/10 editor score versus 8.5/10, a 1.1-point edge, while leading in 4 of 6 categories. Pricing differs by $22.25/month — roughly $267.00 over a 12-month subscription. Scot IPTV carries the larger channel catalog at 18,000+ live streams, a 17,930-channel lead. On price alone, Scot IPTV is the more affordable option, but per-feature value depends on whether you actually use the included extras.
Key differences at a glance
- Scot IPTV undercuts the other by $22.25/month — about $267.00 cheaper over a year
- Scot IPTV offers 17,930 more live channels (18,000+ vs 70+)
- Scot IPTV delivers 4K streaming; Philo caps at FHD
- Scot IPTV offers a 7-day money-back guarantee
- Philo ships a 20K-title larger on-demand library
- Catch-up windows differ — Philo: 720h, Scot IPTV: 48h
Side-by-side site preview
Real homepage captures from our two-week 2026 review.
All plans compared
Philo 1 plan · Scot IPTV 4 plans — sorted by length.
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| StandardBest | $28.00 | $28.00 |
✓ 168-hour free trial available
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| 3 Months | $21.00 | $7.00 |
| 6 MonthsBest | $39.00 | $6.50 |
| 12 Months | $69.00 | $5.75 |
✓ 24-hour free trial available
↺ 7-day money-back guarantee
Who should pick which?
Pick Philo if you cord-cutters who only watch lifestyle and reality tv, or budget-conscious households under $30/month. Its strongest area in our scorecard is pricing at 9.8/10, and at $28.00/month on the longest plan it carries a small premium over Scot IPTV. The 168-hour free trial means you can validate channel availability on your own hardware before committing.
Pick Scot IPTV if you canadian households wanting local channels, or québec and french-language viewers. Its top-rated category is pricing at 9.8/10, and at $5.75/month it lands below Philo on monthly cost. Their 24-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, Smart TV, iOS, Android
Payments
Credit Card, PayPal
Philo vs Scot IPTV — Side-by-side
| Specification | Philo | Scot IPTV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editor Score | 8.5 / 10 | 9.6 / 10 | Scot IPTV |
| Live Channels | 70+ | 18,000+ | Scot IPTV |
| VOD Library | 60,000+ | 40,000+ | Philo |
| From / month | $28.00 | $5.75 | Scot IPTV |
| Free trial | 168h | 24h | Tie |
| 4K available | No | Yes | Scot IPTV |
| Tier | budget | budget | Tie |
| Refund policy | — | 7 days | Tie |
| Catch-up TV | 720h | 48h | Tie |
| PPV events | — | — | Tie |
6-Category Score Breakdown