Netflix vs Tubi: Which is Better?

Netflix and Tubi are kings of different realms. When it comes to paid streaming services, Netflix still reigns supreme. Since it shifted its focus to producing original films and TV shows, it's barely looked back because the pay off has been massive. It's won awards as big as the Oscars and attracted big names to its slate. However, the steady price increase, password lockdown, and oversaturation of mid content have made users bid the platform goodbye. On the other hand, Tubi is completely free—one of the best ad-supported services out there—and though it only has a handful of originals, it thrives in quantity. You only have to know where to look to start watching good (we have our own list of recommendations, but you can have fun browsing yourself). So which is better? We think getting a deal is always nice, and Tubi delivers one of the best deals in the streaming world right now. You can read more about how Netflix and Tubi stack up against each other in our breakdown below.

Summary

Comparaison	Tubi	Netflix
Price	$7.99/month	$0/month
Trial	No	No
Our rating	7/10	7/10
Number of channels		78
Parental controls	No	Yes
4K	Yes	No
NBC	No	Yes

Why get Tubi?

High-quality original programming: With Netflix, you'll have access to their critically acclaimed Original shows, such as House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, as well as their big-budget docu-series like Making a Murderer, all of which you can't access on other streaming platforms.

User experience: The UI is pretty much perfect across the board. There are also perks like having different viewer profiles when sharing the account. Parental controls are also centralized.

Offline downloads on mobile: If you want to watch a movie or show on the go, Netflix gives you the option to download videos on your device for offline viewing.

The algorithm: Netflix has one of the smartest algorithms in the streaming landscape, so the personalized recommendations are usually on-point.

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Why get Netflix?

Dubbed "The Free Netflix," Tubi is one of the best options for streaming quality movies and TV shows online. The completely free, ad-supported service has one of the most extensive title lineups, plus it's compatible with most devices, making it an extremely popular option for cord-cutters. Though it has been noted to have a less than stellar resolution, most viewers don't mind due to its easy interface, constantly updated library, and of course free titles. Parents will also be glad to know that the service has parental control features.

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Devices: Tubi is more widely available than Netflix

Tubi is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Changhong, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, Haier, Hisense, iOS, LG TV, Nvidia SHIELD, Panasonic, Philips, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung, Samsung TV, Sharp, Skyworth, Sony, TiVo, Vestel, Vizio, Wii or Xbox.

Whereas Netflix is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Sony, TiVo, Vizio, Website or Xbox One. That's 10 less devices than Tubi.

Trial: Tubi does not offer a trial

Tubi does not offer a free trial.

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Trial: Netflix does not offer a trial

Netflix does not offer a free trial.

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Tubi's specialty

The specialties of Tubi are: Action, Anime, Family, Horror, International Shows, Language learning, Movies, Original series, Science fiction, True Crime, TV shows.

Netflix's specialty

The specialties of Netflix are: Anime, classics, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Science fiction, TV shows.

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