IPTV vs YouTube TV 2026: Price, Channels & DVR Compared
YouTube TV crossed $82.99/month in 2026 — that's $995/year for ~100 channels. StreamTV at $11.88/month delivers 24,000 channels, premium movies, 50+ international languages, and a 12-month DVR. Save $816/year with the same live sports and news. Start free trial.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | YouTube TV | StreamTV IPTV |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (2026) | $82.99/mo | $11.88/mo |
| Live channels | ~100 | 24,000+ |
| 4K content | +$11.88 add-on | ✓ Included |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited / 9 months | Unlimited / 12 months |
| Premium movies (HBO, Showtime) | +$15-30/mo each | ✓ Included |
| International channels | Limited Spanish add-on | 50+ languages included |
| Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) | ✓ + RSNs extra | ✓ + RSNs included |
| Simultaneous streams | 3 (5 with 4K) | Multi-device plans |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Free trial | 5 days | Free trial via WhatsApp |
| Annual cost | $995.88 | $179.88 |
Where YouTube TV falls short in 2026
Price hikes every 6-12 months
Launched at $35 in 2017, now $82.99 in 2026. NFL Sunday Ticket adds $479/season. 4K Plus adds $120/year.
Only ~100 channels
No premium movies without paying extra. No real international content. No classic TV channels (MeTV, Cozi, INSP).
DVR expires after 9 months
Recordings auto-delete. StreamTV's DVR holds recordings for 12 months plus 7-day catch-up on every channel.
US-only — geo-blocked abroad
Travel to Mexico or Europe? YouTube TV blocks you. StreamTV works worldwide with no VPN tricks needed.
Category winners
Best price
→ StreamTV$11.88 vs $82.99 — saves $816/year
Most channels
→ StreamTV24,000 vs 100 — 240x more content
Best DVR
→ StreamTV12-month retention + 7-day catch-up
Best for travel
→ StreamTVWorks anywhere in the world
Easiest cancel
→ TieBoth month-to-month, no contracts
Most familiar UI
→ YouTube TVPolished Google interface — but you pay $800/year extra for it
Which one is right for you?
Pick YouTube TV if…
- • You only watch ~10 channels and have $80/month to spare
- • You only stream from inside the US
- • You're already deep in the Google ecosystem
Pick StreamTV if…
- • You want to save $800+/year
- • You watch sports, premium movies AND international content
- • You travel and want TV that works anywhere
- • You want a longer DVR with 7-day catch-up
FAQ
Will I get the same local channels as YouTube TV?
Yes. StreamTV includes ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and CW affiliates for major US markets — same local programming.
Can I keep both during the trial?
Of course — test StreamTV alongside YouTube TV. Most customers cancel YouTube TV within 48 hours of trying us.
Is the streaming quality really 4K?
Yes — true 4K UHD HDR on supported channels, included free. YouTube TV charges $11.88/month extra for the same.
Save $816/year vs YouTube TV.
$11.88/month flat. 24,000 channels. 4K, premium movies, international — all included. Free trial via WhatsApp.