Philo vs Violet IPTV
In-depth comparison of Philo and Violet 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.
Violet IPTV
The strongest sub-$10 IPTV pick we've tested for French and Québec viewers.
Editorial Verdict
Our pick: Violet IPTV
Our pick is Violet IPTV — it scores 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10, a 0.3-point edge, and leads in 4 of 6 categories.
Philo vs Violet IPTV head-to-head
Our pick is Violet IPTV — it scores 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10, a 0.3-point edge, and leads in 4 of 6 categories. Violet IPTV carries 15,930 more live channels.
| Metric | Philo | Violet IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest monthly | $28.00 | $9.17 |
| Live channels | 70+ | 16,000+ |
| VOD titles | 60,000+ | 38,000+ |
| Free trial | 168h | 24h |
| Max resolution | FHD | 4K |
| Max connections | 3 | 1 |
| Refund policy | No | 7 days |
Quick verdict — Philo vs Violet IPTV
In a head-to-head test of Philo vs Violet IPTV across pricing, channel volume, 4K output, free trial availability, refund policy, and editor scoring, Violet IPTV comes out ahead with a 8.8/10 editor score versus 8.5/10, a 0.3-point edge, while leading in 4 of 6 categories. Pricing differs by $18.83/month — roughly $226.00 over a 12-month subscription. Violet IPTV carries the larger channel catalog at 16,000+ live streams, a 15,930-channel lead. On price alone, Violet IPTV is the more affordable option, but per-feature value depends on whether you actually use the included extras.
Key differences at a glance
- Violet IPTV undercuts the other by $18.83/month — about $226.00 cheaper over a year
- Violet IPTV offers 15,930 more live channels (16,000+ vs 70+)
- Violet IPTV delivers 4K streaming; Philo caps at FHD
- Violet IPTV offers a 7-day money-back guarantee
- Philo ships a 22K-title larger on-demand library
- Positioning split: Philo sits in the budget tier, Violet IPTV in the mid tier
- Catch-up windows differ — Philo: 720h, Violet IPTV: 48h
Side-by-side site preview
Real homepage captures from our two-week 2026 review.
All plans compared
Philo 1 plan · Violet IPTV 4 plans — sorted by length.
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| StandardBest | $28.00 | $28.00 |
✓ 168-hour free trial available
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 3 Months | $38.00 | $12.67 |
| 6 MonthsBest | $65.00 | $10.83 |
| 12 Months | $110.00 | $9.17 |
✓ 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 Violet IPTV. The 168-hour free trial means you can validate channel availability on your own hardware before committing.
Pick Violet IPTV if you francophone expat households in north america, or québec-based cord-cutters wanting nhl and french cinema. Its top-rated category is reliability at 8.8/10, and at $9.17/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 Violet IPTV — Side-by-side
| Specification | Philo | Violet IPTV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editor Score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 | Violet IPTV |
| Live Channels | 70+ | 16,000+ | Violet IPTV |
| VOD Library | 60,000+ | 38,000+ | Philo |
| From / month | $28.00 | $9.17 | Violet IPTV |
| Free trial | 168h | 24h | Tie |
| 4K available | No | Yes | Violet IPTV |
| Tier | budget | mid | Tie |
| Refund policy | — | 7 days | Tie |
| Catch-up TV | 720h | 48h | Tie |
| PPV events | — | — | Tie |
6-Category Score Breakdown