What is YouTube TV used for?

YouTube TV is a live TV streaming bundle from YouTube that includes a cloud DVR for recording shows and sports. It is a good fit for recording live shows to watch later.

How much does YouTube TV cost?

Paid plans for YouTube TV start at $54.99 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is YouTube TV open source?

No. YouTube TV is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to YouTube TV include Jellyfin and Kodi.

What are some alternatives to YouTube TV?

YouTube TV competes with Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source YouTube TV alternatives.

YouTube TV: features, pricing and alternatives

About YouTube TV

YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service from YouTube. It offers a bundle of channels streamed over the internet along with a cloud DVR, so subscribers can record programs and watch them later without a cable box or physical recorder.

The vendor site could not be read when this entry was prepared, so the channel lineup, plan structure and pricing are not itemized. YouTube TV is a proprietary, hosted consumer service tied to a Google account; check the vendor for current features, regional availability and prices.

Key features

Bundle of live TV channels
Cloud DVR recording
Streaming over the internet
Tied to a Google account

Good fit for

→Recording live shows to watch later

Tags: live-tv; streaming; cloud-dvr; youtube; subscription; cable-alternative

YouTube TV: questions and answers

What is YouTube TV used for?: YouTube TV is a live TV streaming bundle from YouTube that includes a cloud DVR for recording shows and sports. It is a good fit for recording live shows to watch later.
How much does YouTube TV cost?: Paid plans for YouTube TV start at $54.99 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is YouTube TV open source?: No. YouTube TV is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to YouTube TV include Jellyfin and Kodi.
What are some alternatives to YouTube TV?: YouTube TV competes with Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source YouTube TV alternatives.