Note: This article has been updated for Fubo dropping WBD channels on May 1st, 2024.
Fubo and Spectrum TV Choice are two very different services. Fubo gives you a wide selection of channels, while Spectrum allows you to customize the line-up of channels, premium ones at that, according to your liking. So choosing the best live TV package for you basically boils down to your preference: are you partial to channel count or channel customization?
Below, we compare and contrast Fubo and Spectrum TV Choice in detail to help you make that choice. From popularity to price difference, from device availability to channel line-up, we got you covered. Read on to find out which service is the better fit for you.
Channels on Fubo and not Spectrum TV Choice
The channels that Fubo has and which are not available on Spectrum TV Choice:
- ABC
- ABC News Live
- ACC Network (in-market)
- AccuWeather
- Bein Sports 4
- Bein sports 5
- Bein Sports 6
- Bein Sports 7
- Bein Sports 8
- Big Ten Network (BTN)
- CBS
- CBS local channels
- CBS Sports Network
- CBSN
- Cheddar
- CMT
- Comet
- Cozi TV
- CW
- Disney Junior
- Disney XD
- ESPN3
- Estrella TV
- FOX
- Fox Sports 2 (FS2)
- Freeform
- fubo Sports Network
- FXX
- FYI
- GetTV
- Hallmark Family
- IFC
- Local Now
- MASN
- NBC
- NBC local channels
- NBCLX
- NBCSN
- Newsmax
- Nick Jr.
- Olympic Channel
- Pop
- RSNs
- SEC Network (in-market)
- Tastemade
- Telemundo
- Telemundo local channels
- TUDN
- TUDNxtra1
- TUDNxtra10
- TUDNxtra11
- TUDNxtra2
- TUDNxtra3
- TUDNxtra4
- TUDNxtra5
- TUDNxtra6
- TUDNxtra7
- TUDNxtra8
- TUDNxtra9
- TVG
- Unimas
- Unimas local channels
- Universal Kids
- Universo
- Univision local channels
- Vice
- WE tv
- WGN America
- YES Network
Channels on Spectrum TV Choice and not Fubo
The channels that Spectrum TV Choice has which are not available on Fubo:
Price: Spectrum TV Choice is cheaper than Fubo
Spectrum TV Choice's costs $53 whereas Fubo costs $80. Getting Fubo instead of Spectrum TV Choice will set you back $27 more every month.
Why get Fubo?
Get Fubo TV if you're currently paying more than its monthly price for your cable and if you like watching live TV channels. However, if you don't watch a lot of live TV there are much cheaper options out there for on-demand movies.
Go to Fubo
Why get Spectrum TV Choice?
Low price: Priced at $53.19, Spectrum TV is good value for money compared to other internet TV services (like, for example, Youtube TV which starts at $64.99).
Non-live programming: If you love sitcoms, dramas and other pre-recorded programming and are not so interested in live broadcasts, Spectrum TV offers a great array of choices. Note: ESPN is back on Spectrum!
Go to Spectrum TV Choice
Devices: Fubo and Spectrum TV Choice have the same availability metric
Fubo is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS or Roku.
Whereas Spectrum TV Choice is available on Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV or Xbox. That's 0 less devices than Fubo.
Channel count: Fubo has 47 channels more than Spectrum TV Choice
Fubo's lineup includes 108 channels whereas Spectrum TV Choice has only 61 channels. Getting a subscription to Fubo will give you access to 47 more channels than Spectrum TV Choice. That's quite a bit of channels.
Trial: Fubo offers a trial
Fubo has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.
Find out more on Fubo
Trial: Spectrum TV Choice offers a trial
Spectrum TV Choice has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.
Find out more on Spectrum TV Choice
Fubo's specialty
The specialties of Fubo are: Action, Anime, Baseball, Old TV shows, RSNs, Science fiction, Soccer, Sports, True Crime.
Spectrum TV Choice's specialty
The specialties of Spectrum TV Choice are: Lifestyle, News, Sports.
Channels on both Spectrum TV Choice and Fubo
The channels that are available on both Spectrum TV Choice and Fubo are:
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Spectrum TV Choice allows you to completely curate your live TV package. For around $53 a month, you trim the fat and select your 15 channels of choice — no distractions, no cable box, and no annual contract. The catch: it’s only available to Spectrum internet customers.
Price: Varies depending on your location and account history.