Paramount+ or FuboTV

February 15, 2023
Today we find many ways to watch our favorite shows or discover new titles, one of the most common ways we find now is online, and on streaming platforms. There are quite a few platforms, including FuboTV, Paramount+, sling TV, and many more that have many titles of movies, series, programs, and documentaries that we may like. However, many times it is difficult to choose between so much content and at other times this is exciting because we find new things.
Also, something that has begun to be seen a lot is that people are changing their regular cable television for streaming platforms, and this time we are going to see two of those platforms, FuboTV and Paramount+ , so we can discover which of these two is better for you.
We found Paramount+ to be very similar to Netflix, but also has live TV for subscribers. On the other hand we have FuboTV, which is an on-demand platform that has 90 channels.
Both are very good options, however, one of them is the best option for you. The Paramount+ and FuboTV platforms have many advantages, and also disadvantages, however, one of them may better meet your needs. Now we are going to see a guide with the most important characteristics of each of the platforms, in this way you can decide which one is best for you.
FuboTV vs. Paramount+
There are many parameters that we must consider in order to choose a streaming platform, among those parameters we find the content library, geographic availability, compatible devices, affordability, and also basic functions such as parental controls, multi-streaming, Internet consumption, etc.
Let’s now see the comparisons between both platforms according to these parameters:
Prices
FuboTV:
There are four subscriptions plans for the users:
- Pro: This plan has a price of $74.99 per month. It includes live TV, and 100+ channels.
- Elite: This plan has a price of $84.99 per month. It includes live TV, and 213 channels.
- Premier: This plan has a price of $94.99 per month. It includes live TV, and 213 channels with 4K quality.
- Latino: This is the cheapest plan, it has a price of $32.99 per month. It includes live TV, and 40 Spanish channels.
Paramount+:
This streaming platform only has two subscription plans:
- Essential Plan: This one has a price of $4.99 per month. It does not include live TV, and has 24/7 national news.
- Premium Plan: This one has a price of $9.99 per month. It includes live TV, and 6 channels.
According to this information, Paramount+ is cheaper than FuboTV, however, it has limited channels, Fubo TV has more options to Live TV and more channels like a cable service.
Content Library
FuboTV:
- Popular Movies: Moonlight, Crash, Misery and much more.
- Popular TV Shows: Shark tank, American Pickers, The First 48, Live PD and much more.
- Popular Cartoons: PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig, Teen Titans, Dora the Explorer.
- Originals: None
Paramount+:
- Popular Movies: A Quiet Place, Panic Room, Top Gun: Maverick.
- Popular TV Shows: Criminal Minds, Evil, Beavis and Butt-Head, Seal Team.
- Popular Cartoons: Nickelodeon Channel, Beavis and Butt-Head.
- Originals: 1883,The Good Fight, etc.
In case you prefer original content, Paramount+ is a really good option for you, however, both content libraries are pretty good.
Live TV
FuboTV popular channels:
- ABC, FOX, NBC, The CW., Univision, UniMás.
Paramount+ popular channels:
- BET, CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Smithsonian Channel.
According to Live TV, FuboTV offers more channels and can replace your regular TV cable service. It could be expensive but it offers good channels.
Geographic Availability
FuboTV:
- This streaming platform is available only in the United States.
Paramount+:
- The content of this streaming platform is available in the United States, South Korea, UK, Canada, Ireland and The Nordics.
Supported Devices
FuboTV:
- Amazon Fire Stick, Android OS 5.0 or higher, Android TV / Google TV, Apple TV, iPhones, Hisense, LG TV, Samsung Smart TV, Vizio SmartCast TV, Xbox One, and Roku.
Paramount+:
- Amazon Fire Sticks and Cubes, Android and iOS devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, Gaming consoles, LG Smart TVs, Roku devices, Samsung Smart TVs, and Vizio Smart TVs.
Basic Features
FuboTV:
- It has 7-days of free trial.
- It has HD or above video quality.
- The number of profiles you can have is 6.
- You can have 3 simultaneous streaming devices.
- It has parental controls.
- You can also have offline viewing.
- It has 1.21-1.7 (GB/hr) of Internet consumption.
- And it has Add-Ons.
Paramount+:
- This platform has 7-days of free trial.
- It has HD or above video quality.
- You can have 6 profiles.
- You can have 3 simultaneous streaming devices.
- It has parental controls.
- You can have offline viewing.
- It has 540 (MB/hr) of Internet consumption.
- Also it has Add-Ons.
Now it is your choice
Both platforms, FuboTV and Paramount+ have pros and cons, however, you can see first which one helps you the best, and for example, if you want to replace your TV cable, FuboTV is the best option, however, with Paramount+ you can have more content on-demand.