If you’re cutting the cord in 2026, you’re facing one big decision: do you go with a traditional live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Hulu Live, or do you take the IPTV route and pay significantly less?
We broke down all three options across every factor that matters.
Quick Summary
| Service | Price/month | Live Channels | DVR | Sports | VOD Library |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KrushTV (IPTV) | $20 | 10,000+ | Limited | All major sports | 70,000+ titles |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | ~100 | Unlimited | ESPN, Fox Sports, local | Limited |
| Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 | ~95 | Unlimited (w/ ads) | ESPN, Fox Sports, local | Large on-demand |
Price Comparison
KrushTV: $20/month. That’s it. No hidden fees, no equipment rental, no regional sports add-ons. Cancel any time.
YouTube TV: $72.99/month, and that price has increased three times since 2020. Some regional sports networks cost extra. 4K streaming is an add-on.
Hulu + Live TV: $82.99/month for the ad-free plan. If you want ESPN+ and Disney+ bundled in, you’re paying even more. Great content library, but the price keeps climbing.
Over a full year, here’s what you pay:
- KrushTV: $240/year
- YouTube TV: $875/year
- Hulu + Live TV: $995/year
That’s a $635–$755 annual savings with KrushTV.
Channel Count
YouTube TV and Hulu Live both offer around 95–100 channels, carefully curated from major US networks. No international channels, no niche networks, nothing outside what the cable industry has decided to license.
KrushTV offers 10,000+ channels, including international sports (Premier League, La Liga, Champions League), UK channels, Caribbean networks, Spanish-language programming, and more. If it broadcasts anywhere in the world, KrushTV probably has it.
Sports Coverage
This is where most people make their decision. All three services cover the major US sports leagues:
- NFL, ESPN Monday Night Football, Fox, CBS, NBC, Amazon Prime (Thursday Night)
- NBA, ESPN, TNT
- MLB, ESPN, Fox
- NHL, ESPN, TNT
Where IPTV wins: international sports. YouTube TV and Hulu Live don’t carry Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, or most international cricket, rugby, or Formula 1 coverage. KrushTV does, all included at no extra charge.
DVR and On-Demand
YouTube TV has unlimited cloud DVR, it stores recordings for 9 months. That’s a genuine advantage if you record and rewatch a lot.
Hulu Live has 50 hours of cloud DVR on the base plan (upgradeable).
KrushTV’s catch-up features vary by channel. The real on-demand strength is the 70,000+ movie and TV show VOD library, most titles available to watch any time without needing to record.
Device Compatibility
All three work on Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Android, iPhone, Smart TV, and browser.
KrushTV has a slight edge for Firestick and Android users because it works with TiViMate, widely considered the best IPTV player on the market with a much cleaner UI than any built-in app.
Reliability
YouTube TV and Hulu Live run on massive cloud infrastructure, reliability is generally very high. The occasional buffering happens during peak sports events.
KrushTV runs on dedicated IPTV servers optimized for live TV delivery. With a solid internet connection (15+ Mbps), the experience is smooth. The free 3-day trial lets you test it on your specific setup before committing.
The Verdict
Choose YouTube TV or Hulu Live if: you want unlimited cloud DVR, you mostly watch US network TV, and you’re comfortable paying $73–$83/month for the convenience.
Choose KrushTV if: you want the most channels for the lowest price, you care about international sports, and you’d rather keep $600+ per year in your pocket. At $20/month with a free trial, the risk is zero.