YouTube TV and Vidgo are both popular replacements for cable, and offer a variety of top live TV channels like ESPN, Fox News, HGTV, Food Network, and more. But which one is better for you and your family? In this comparison article, we’ll take a look at Vidgo vs. YouTube TV, compare them, and discuss the top differences and things to know about each service.
A quick overview – Vidgo vs. YouTube TV
Vidgo is a fantastic service for most cord-cutters, and it has a large channel list with lots of top cable channels. Its one drawback is that you don’t get a DVR, though you do have the option to use a third-party service like Stremium, or watch past events on-demand instead, in most cases.
YouTube TV is also a good option, though it’s a bit more expensive than Vidgo. It has a few more top channels and a great DVR, which Vidgo lacks entirely. You also have the option to create up to 6 individual user accounts with their own DVR, recommendations, and other benefits, which Vidgo doesn’t have. Check out this table below for a quick overview of how these services stack up against one another.
| Vidgo | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Plus: $69.99/month | |
| Premium: $84.99/month | ||
| Ultimate: $99.99/month | ||
| Vidgo Mas: $39.99/month | $72.99/month | |
| Free Trial Length | 7 days | 7 days |
| Number of Channels | 45-150+ channels | 85+ channels |
| DVR Capacity | No DVR | Unlimited space, 9 month content expiration |
| Device Support | iOS, Android, web browsers, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV | iOS, Android, web browsers, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, PS4/PS5, Tivo Stream 4K, LG/Samsung Smart TVs |
| Simultaneous Streams | 3 | 3 |
Youtube TV has one, cheaper package
Taking all things into consideration, we’d say Youtube TV has the better pricing. It only has one English plan that almost matches Vidgo’s cheapest English plan. With it, you get unlimited DVR space and 3 simultaneous streams.
YouTube TV Spanish
Only $24.99 for the first 6 months
- Unlimited DVR space
- 6 accounts to share at home
- Stream on three screens
- 30+ Spanish channels
$34.99/month
YouTube TV
Only $54.99 for the first 3 months
- Unlimited DVR space
- 6 accounts for one price
- Stream on three screens
- 100+ live TV channels
$72.99/month
Vidgo, on the other hand, offers 3 English plans, with its most expensive one hitting triple digits. The service doesn’t seem to have any DVR space available, but you do also get 3 simultaneous streams across all 3 plans.
Vidgo Mas
Only $10 for your first month
- 45+ live Spanish channels
- On demand content
- Cloud DVR
- Stream on three screens
$39.99/month
Vidgo Plus
Only $10 for your first month
- On demand content
- Cloud DVR
- 110+ channels
- Stream on three screens
$69.99/month
Vidgo Premium
Only $10 for your first month
- 150+ channels
- On demand content
- Cloud DVR
- Stream on three screens
$84.99/month
Vidgo Ultimate
- All English and Spanish channels
- The most live sports
- News and local shows
- Stream on three screens
$99.99/month
YouTube TV also has more add-ons than Vidgo. You can add more premium channels and networks like Showtime and Cinemax, as well as the Sports Plus add-on for even more content. This does cost more money, but these channel add-ons do give you some more flexibility if you’re looking to watch a particular channel.
Enjoy a week free with both streamers
Both Vidgo and YouTube TV offer free 7-day trials. They require you to enter your credit card information when you sign up. Then, you can try out the service for a week without paying a cent.
However, both YouTube TV and Vidgo will charge you after your trial ends. So make sure you pay attention to the date that you sign up, and cancel within 7 days. If you don’t cancel in time, you’ll end up paying for a full month of service.
Watch more channels on Vidgo
Vidgo has a better overall channel lineup than YouTube TV, offering 40+ extra channels between its Premium and Ultimate plans.
There are some caveats, though. YouTube TV has more local ABC/NBC/CBS/NBC networks. You also have the option to add some premium channels and packages to your subscription with YouTube TV, if you want, whereas Vidgo doesn’t have any add-ons at all.
Vidgo also has some sports channels that YouTube TV lacks, like the Pac-12 Network, though the two services are quite comparable when it comes to sports overall, sharing channels like ESPN, Big 10 Network, ACC Network, and quite a few others.
What to watch on Vidgo
Vidgo has lots of great channels, including ABC and FOX broadcast channels, though it lacks NBC and CBS. It has sports channels like ESPN and Fox Sports, new channels like MSNBC and Fox News, and lifestyle/entertainment channels including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, FX, Comedy Central, and tons of others. Still not sure what to watch? Check out this look at every channel that Vidgo has to offer.
What to watch on YouTube TV
YouTube TV has local ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX channels in most service areas. You’ll also get plenty of top cable channels like Fox News, HGTV, CNBC, Comedy Central, FX, Discovery, and more. You can choose to add some more sports and premium channels with its add-on packages, like the Sports Plus add-on.
You can also pay $9.99/month for the “4K Plus” add-on, which offers 4K viewing on all supported channels. For a full list of the channels and packages available on YouTube TV, take a look at this article from Flixed, where we break down every channel that it has to offer.
Enjoy unlimited hours of DVR space with Youtube TV
YouTube TV wins here, hands-down. YouTube TV offers one of the best DVRs in the business. You can record unlimited content, and it will only be deleted after 9 months. You can also create up to 6 user profiles, and each one gets its own, separate DVR. You can also get offline viewing for all of your DVR recordings, but this costs an extra $9.99/month for the “4K Plus” add-on. Get more details about YouTube TV’s DVR service.
In comparison, Vidgo has no DVR at all. You can watch most shows and events on-demand after they air, but the lack of a DVR means you may miss out on some content. You can rewind live TV to catch up if you start watching late, though, which is nice.
Both services have great device support
YouTube TV squeaks out the win here. Vidgo and YouTube TV both have support for a lot of devices, including:
- Web browsers
- iOS and Android
- Roku
- Amazon Fire
- Chromecast
- Apple TV
- Android TV
However, YouTube TV has some more device support, including LG/Samsung Smart TVs, and the latest PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, so it’s the winner. Learn more about YouTube TV’s device support.
Youtube TV offers an unlimited streams option
YouTube TV wins here, but only if you upgrade it. Both YouTube TV and Vidgo offer simultaneous streaming on up to 3 devices at once by default. But if you upgrade with the $9.99/month 4K Plus add-on, you’ll be able to watch on unlimited devices at home, and on up to 3 devices at once outside of your home. That’s a pricey upgrade, but the flexibility is nice, so YouTube TV wins in this category.
Our takeaway: Youtube TV has more to offer
Overall, we think that YouTube TV is a better pick for most cord-cutters, despite offering less channels than Vidgo. It has a great UI, fantastic features including a DVR – which Vidgo doesn’t have at all – and a more complete overall list of channels, including CBS/FOX/NBC/CBS local stations in almost every area of the country.
However, Vidgo is still a reasonable choice, particularly if you prefer to watch TV live and don’t care about a DVR. As long as it has the channels you want, it’s a good option. For a complete, in depth look at each service, be sure to check out our reviews for Youtube TV and Vidgo, respectively.
Eric Liston • Author
Eric Liston is a content writer based in Columbus, Ohio. Since 2015, he’s been writing about technology, cord-cutting, and helping everyday people save money. He also has expertise writing about medicine, dentistry, insurance, and a variety of other industries. No matter what he’s writing, his focus is always on simplifying complex concepts and making them approachable for everyone. When he’s not slamming away on his keyboard at his home office, you’ll find Eric reading sci-fi novels, improving his disc golf game (he just hit his first 400-foot drive) and playing video games on his gaming PC.
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