Are you looking for a new streaming provider? When it comes to finding the very best content to watch, it can be tough to know which is best for your needs. Pluto TV and Tubi are among the most popular free over-the-top (OTT) services on the market, but which is suitable for you?
Both options have pros and cons, so we thought we would look closely at how Pluto TV compares with Tubi TV.
User experience: Tubi
When comparing the two, one of the most important considerations is the overall experience. Pluto has an incredibly easy-to-use interface, allowing users to search and scroll through content until they find the perfect film or TV show.
Tubi is equally as intuitive to use, and the platform strongly emphasizes its range of shows and movies.
Pluto appears to have a more immersive experience – when logging on, you’ll be immediately pushed to watch their live channel, which you can start and stop – while Tubi seems to focus more on allowing users to explore their content first.
Pluto is undoubtedly well-meaning here; they want their users to have the ability to jump in and start streaming; however, the experience is a little intrusive and maybe a bit of a turn-off for viewers who want to browse content before committing to the service. In other words, Pluto comes off a tear eager here.
Tubi also has a more polite advertising model, which means fewer ads interrupting your stream.
Content: Tie
Of course, when it comes to finding the perfect streaming service for your needs, you want to ensure your chosen provider is giving you the content you need. As with all streaming providers, there is a lot of mediocre content that will not interest you, but both Tubi and Pluto have fantastic shows and films.
Pluto TV offers viewers over 75 live channels, including a host of sporting channels like MLB, PGA Tour, Major League Soccer, and a channel called “Sports Docs.” There’s also a large selection of old football games and a wide range of on-demand movies, ensuring you can always find something to watch. Pluto is also owned by ViacomCBS, which means you’ll get more access to content from studios like Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.
Tubi has an impressive library to browse from, including a collection of top blockbuster movies and an ever-increasing collection of reality TV shows and classic sitcoms.
Tubi also has a significant sports selection, which may be where a clear distinction between the two can be made if you’re a sports fan.
As of July 2022, Tubi hosted 13 channels dedicated to sports, including Fox Sports, NFL Channel, MLB, beIN Sports XTRA, fubo Sports Network, Stadium, PAC-12 Insider, Real Madrid, USA Today SportsWire, Fox Sports En Espanol, beIN Sports XTRA En Espanol, ACCDN, and NHRA TV.
Content: Tie.
Availability: Pluto TV
Of course, Pluto TV is the more popular service, pulling in over 1.3 million viewers monthly compared to Tubi’s 751 thousand, and it is available to viewers in the US, UK, and parts of Europe, where Tubi is only available in the US, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (unless you have a VPN).
Final thoughts
Finding new content can always be challenging, and while Tubi and Pluto TV cannot match the content industry leaders such as Netflix can provide, they have a host of great content available. Of course, as both are free, you can opt for both and mix and match your favorite TV shows and movies.
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