DirecTV Stream and Vidgo are part of the continually expanding list of live TV streaming options. While they share a few similarities, namely in their impressive coverage of sports, they also bring different strengths to the table. DirecTV Stream has a lot of major broadcast networks and cable channels under its belt, while Vidgo, for its part, offers its line-up for an irresistibly affordable price.
So which is the better streaming service? That depends on what you're looking for. Below, we list down everything you need to know about DirecTV Stream and Vidgo, including stats on their popularity, channel differences, and device availability, to help you decide the best service for your needs.
Channels on DirecTV Stream and not Vidgo
The channels that DirecTV Stream has and which are not available on Vidgo:
Channels on Vidgo and not DirecTV Stream
The channels that Vidgo has which are not available on DirecTV Stream:
- A&E Network
- ABC
- ABC News Live
- ACC Network
- Aspire
- AWE
- Baby TV US
- Bandamax
- Big Ten Network
- Bloomberg TV
- BYUtv
- Cheddar News
- CineLife
- Classic Reruns TV
- Curiosity Stream
- Disney Junior US
- ESPN Deportes
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- Family Movie Classics
- FETV
- ForoTV
- Fox (Local)
- Fox Deportes
- Fox Sports 2
- Fox Weather
- FX Movie Channel
- FYI Channel
- Game Show Network
- Get TV
- Great American Family
- Hallmark Family
- History
- i24 News English
- Impact Network
- INSP
- Lifetime
- Lifetime Movies
- Longhorn Network
- MavTV
- MLB Network
- Motor Trend
- MTV - Music Television
- National Geographic
- National Geographic Wild
- Newsmax
- NewsNation
- NHL
- Nick Jr.
- Nickelodeon
- OAN
- SEC Network
- Sony Movies
- Sports Grid
- Teen Nick
- TeleHit
- Telehit Musica
- Telenovelas
- Tennis Channel
- TUDN
- TVOne
- Unimas
- UPtv
- Viceland
Popularity: DirecTV Stream is more popular than Vidgo
DirecTV Stream has 788,000 subscribers whereas Vidgo has 25,000 subscribers. This means that DirecTV Stream has 763,000 more subscribers than Vidgo.
Price: Vidgo is cheaper than DirecTV Stream
Vidgo's costs $70 whereas DirecTV Stream costs $80. Getting DirecTV Stream instead of Vidgo will set you back $10 more every month.
Why get DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is a Live TV streaming platform with a twist: you can download the app on any of your existing devices, or if you choose, you can get a "Gemini Air" box with a custom remote control for the service. But without the box, DirecTV Stream functions like a Netflix or Hulu, allowing you to stream Live TV from anywhere by downloading the app. Within your home, you can stream on up to 20 devices (!), and from outside your home you can stream on up to three devices.
Go to DirecTV Stream
Why get Vidgo?
If you don't mind a messy interface and no recording capability and want to save a few dollars a month, Vidgo might be something to consider. However, you can either check out cheaper options that offer more limited selections of channels or pay a little more for much better services.
Go to Vidgo
Devices: DirecTV Stream is more widely available than Vidgo
DirecTV Stream is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Roku TV or Samsung TV.
Whereas Vidgo is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS or Roku. That's 2 less devices than DirecTV Stream.
Channel count: Vidgo has 6 channels more than DirecTV Stream
Vidgo's lineup includes 86 channels whereas DirecTV Stream has only 80 channels. Getting a subscription to Vidgo will give you access to 6 more channels than DirecTV Stream.
Trial: DirecTV Stream offers a trial
DirecTV Stream has a trial. The trial duration is 5 days.
Find out more on DirecTV Stream
Trial: Vidgo does not offer a trial
Vidgo does not offer a free trial.
Find out more on Vidgo
DirecTV Stream's specialty
The specialties of DirecTV Stream are: Lifestyle, News, Soccer, Sports.
Vidgo's specialty
The specialties of Vidgo are: Lifestyle, News, Soccer.
Channels on both Vidgo and DirecTV Stream
The channels that are available on both Vidgo and DirecTV Stream are:
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Vidgo is for you if you want to get Sports channels for example but want to save a few dollars every month in comparison with Youtube TV and other alternatives.
Price: $69.99/month
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku
Channel lineup: A&E Network, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Aspire, AWE, Baby TV US, Bandamax, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg TV, BYUtv, Cheddar News, CineLife, Classic Reruns TV, CMT, Comedy Central, Curiosity Stream, Disney Channel, Disney Junior US, Disney XD, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Family Movie Classics, FETV, ForoTV, Fox, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FX Movie Channel, FXX, FYI Channel, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, History, i24 News English, Impact Network, INSP, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, Longhorn Network, MavTV, MLB Network, Motor Trend, MTV - Music Television, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Newsmax, NewsNation, NFL Network, NHL, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, OAN, Paramount Network, QVC, SEC Network, Sony Movies, Sports Grid, Teen Nick, TeleHit, Telehit Musica, Telenovelas, Tennis Channel, TUDN, TV Land, TVOne, Unimas, Univision, UPtv, VH1, Viceland
Features: ad-supported option, DVR, on-demand content, up to three concurrent streams