Comparison: Netflix vs iflix vs HOOQ

Netflix has just announced that the Internet TV network has been rolled out in different parts of the world and Philippines is included. Their presence in the country obviously battles other streaming services like iflix and HOOQ. So for those who are choosing between these three, here’s a quick and easy-to-read comparison of their offerings and local prices.

netflix-iflix-hooq-comparison

 NetflixiflixHOOQ
Hours of contentOver 30,000 hours of content including Netflix original titlesOver 10,000 hours of hit movies and TV series including local and Asian contentOver 30,000 hours of hit movies and TV series including titles from their local partners
Maximum devices per account6 devices5 devices5 devices
Simultaneous streaming on multiple devices1 device for Basic plan / 2 for Standard plan / 4 for Premium planUp to 2 devicesUp to 2 devices
Streaming qualitySD for Basic plan / HD for Standard / UHD for PremiumStandard Definition onlySD and HD
Number of downloadable content for offline viewingNot availableUp to 10 videosUp to 5 videos
App availabilityAny device with Internet connectionAndroid, iOS, and web browserAndroid, iOS, desktop, and web browser
Telco perksNoneDiscounted price for Smart and PLDT - Php99/monthCould be paid via Globe with up to 2GB allocation
Free trial1 month 30 days1 month
Starting pricePhp370/monthPhp129/monthPhp149/month

Summary of advantages:

Netflix

  • Includes Netflix original titles
  • Can have the most number of devices per account
  • Can stream up to 4 devices simultaneously
  • Can stream UHD (4K) resolution videos
  • Available on virtually any device with Internet connection

iflix

  • Includes local titles
  • Most affordable among the three
  • Can download up to 10 videos for offline viewing

HOOQ

  • Includes local titles
  • Can download up to 5 videos for offline viewing

Based on the above details, Netflix offers more for its users than iflix and HOOQ. It has original content not available in other streaming services, could throw 4K resolution.

This is why Netflix also has the most expensive starting price at Php370 per month, whereas you can get iflix and HOOQ  for as low as Php99 and Php149 per month, respectively.

What offering do you think is fit for your lifestyle? Are you willing to spend more so you could invite people to Netflix and chill, or would you stick with the telco-partnered services so you could also stream local movies and series?

For FAQs, complete information, and registration, check out their respective websites: Netflix PH | iflix by SMART | HOOQ by Globe

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HOOQ lowers starting price, now at Php149

Video streaming service HOOQ is now available at a lower starting price — from Php199 to Php149.

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Once more, HOOQ gives its users access to over 10,000 movies and TV series including titles from local partners. Being exclusive to Globe users, this service is available on GoSurf and Tattoo Postpaid plans and can be had for a starting price of Php149.

This could be a move to close in on its counterpart, PLDT Home and Smart’s  iFlix that starts at Php99 per month.

For more information on HOOQ’s services, you may proceed to Globe’s page.

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HOOQ lowers starting price, now at Php149

Video streaming service HOOQ is now available at a lower starting price — from Php199 to Php149.

hooq2

Once more, HOOQ gives its users access to over 10,000 movies and TV series including titles from local partners. Being exclusive to Globe users, this service is available on GoSurf and Tattoo Postpaid plans and can be had for a starting price of Php149.

This could be a move to close in on its counterpart, PLDT Home and Smart’s  iFlix that starts at Php99 per month.

For more information on HOOQ’s services, you may proceed to Globe’s page.

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HOOQ lowers starting price, now at Php149

Video streaming service HOOQ is now available at a lower starting price — from Php199 to Php149.

hooq2

Once more, HOOQ gives its users access to over 10,000 movies and TV series including titles from local partners. Being exclusive to Globe users, this service is available on GoSurf and Tattoo Postpaid plans and can be had for a starting price of Php149.

This could be a move to close in on its counterpart, PLDT Home and Smart’s  iFlix that starts at Php99 per month.

For more information on HOOQ’s services, you may proceed to Globe’s page.

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