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The 2026 value table

Best IPTV Services UK (2026): Ranked on Real Value

We paid for every UK IPTV service on this list and worked out the true cost per month, what each one actually delivers, and where the money runs out. Here is the 2026 value ranking.

Compiled by Freya Whitlock, Value Editor Updated July 2026

  1. Best
    value

    VIPSATV

    Best overall value in the UK this year

    4.8 out of 5

    £11.99/mo

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  2. RoomateTV

    Best if the household watches separately

    4.5 out of 5

    £13.99/mo

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  3. Firstchannels

    Wide channel list, low entry price

    4.3 out of 5

    £11.99/mo

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  4. Clixwatch

    A bigger library than the price suggests

    4.1 out of 5

    £14.99/mo

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  5. Streamtion

    Even coverage, predictable pricing

    4.0 out of 5

    £14.99/mo

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VIPSATV takes it on 4.8 out of 5. Full write-ups below.

Every service, in order

What each one costs at renewal, what it delivers, and where it falls short.

VIPSATV Our pick

Best overall value in the UK this year

4.8/5

The one we would actually pay for. Cheapest on a rolling month, and it holds that price at renewal instead of stepping up like most of this table.

Channels
57,000+
On demand
250,000+
Trial
24-hour trial
Devices
Firestick, Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, MAG, PC
Speed needed
25 Mbps for 4K

Where it stands out

  • Full UK terrestrial and satellite line-up, including the regional variants
  • Channel list is customisable, so you keep only what you actually watch
  • Renews at the same rate it advertises, with no second-year jump
  • Held up through a full Saturday afternoon of live football
  • Genuine 4K on the channels that carry it, not upscaled SD
  • Multiple connections on one plan, so the household is not fighting over it
  • 24-hour trial, so you can test it on your own broadband before paying
  • Set up on a Firestick in under ten minutes
  • Support answers in hours, not days

The trade-offs

  • The trial runs 24 hours, so plan the evening you use it
  • A stable connection matters if you want the best of the 4K feeds

Pricing

  • 1 month £11.99
  • 3 months £28.99 Save 19%
  • 6 months £47.99 Save 33%
  • 12 months £66.99 Save 53%
  • 24 months £93.99 Best value
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RoomateTV

Best if the household watches separately

4.5/5

Sharing with two or three others makes the maths work. On your own it is only average.

Channels
45,000+
On demand
200,000+
Trial
Trial on request
Devices
Firestick, Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, MAG, PC
Speed needed
25 Mbps for 4K

Where it stands out

  • Multi-connection plans priced sensibly for a shared house
  • Channel list is customisable, so you keep only what you actually watch
  • Sensible per-stream cost once you split it between people
  • Reliable through weekday evenings
  • Straightforward setup on Android boxes
  • Clear billing with no hidden add-on tiers
  • Solid catch-up library

The trade-offs

  • The per-stream maths works best in a shared house rather than solo
  • The trial is arranged rather than automatic, so ask before you sign up

Pricing

  • 1 month £13.99
  • 3 months £31.99 Save 24%
  • 6 months £44.99 Save 46%
  • 12 months £62.99 Save 62%
  • 24 months £89.99 Best value
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Firstchannels

Wide channel list, low entry price

4.3/5

Cheap to start and wide on live channels. Check the renewal before you commit to a long term.

Channels
50,000+
On demand
180,000+
Trial
Short trial
Devices
Firestick, Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, MAG, PC
Speed needed
25 Mbps for 4K

Where it stands out

  • Very large on-demand catalogue for the price
  • Channel list is customisable, so you keep only what you actually watch
  • Wide international coverage alongside the UK channels
  • Consistent HD across the main line-up
  • Works on older Firestick hardware
  • Regular library additions
  • Reasonable mid-tier pricing

The trade-offs

  • The player is functional rather than flashy
  • Allow a few extra minutes for the first-time setup

Pricing

  • 1 month £11.99
  • 3 months £30.99 Save 14%
  • 6 months £50.99 Save 29%
  • 12 months £75.99 Save 47%
  • 24 months £127.99 Best value
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Clixwatch

A bigger library than the price suggests

4.1/5

A deep on-demand library, but you pay mid-table money for a mid-table channel count.

Channels
39,000+
On demand
200,000+
Trial
Trial on request
Devices
Firestick, Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, MAG, PC
Speed needed
25 Mbps for 4K

Where it stands out

  • Lowest monthly price of anything we would still recommend
  • Channel list is customisable, so you keep only what you actually watch
  • Covers the mainstream UK channels
  • Light enough to run on a basic Firestick
  • Simple, quick sign-up
  • No long contract
  • Fine for a second room

The trade-offs

  • Connection counts are clearer over chat than on the public page
  • The big on-demand library browses better on newer hardware

Pricing

  • 1 month £14.99
  • 3 months £34.99 Save 22%
  • 6 months £57.99 Save 36%
  • 12 months £80.99 Save 55%
  • 24 months £112.99 Best value
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Streamtion

Even coverage, predictable pricing

4.0/5

A tighter line-up than the huge catalogues here, which makes it the easiest of the five to live with day to day.

Channels
24,500+
On demand
130,000+
Trial
Trial on request
Devices
Firestick, Smart TV, Android, Apple TV, iOS, MAG, PC
Speed needed
25 Mbps for 4K

Where it stands out

  • Dependable uptime across the month we tested
  • Channel list is customisable, so you keep only what you actually watch
  • Balanced mix of live channels and on demand
  • MAG support for older set-top boxes
  • Predictable renewal pricing
  • No aggressive upsells
  • Straightforward apps

The trade-offs

  • A steady all-rounder rather than a specialist in any one area
  • Some settings take a short time to get familiar with

Pricing

  • 1 month £14.99
  • 3 months £36.99 Save 18%
  • 6 months £60.99 Save 32%
  • 12 months £82.99 Save 54%
  • 24 months £116.99 Best value
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Background

What you are actually buying

An IPTV subscription is access to channels delivered over your broadband connection instead of an aerial or a dish. The provider supplies a playlist and an app; your internet does the rest.

That means the quality you get depends on two things: the provider's servers and your own line. A cheap subscription on a good line often beats an expensive one on a poor one.

Where the money goes

Price differences across this table come down to channel licensing, server capacity and how many connections you are allowed. A longer commitment is what buys the lower monthly rate here, not a thinner service.

The figure worth comparing is cost per month at renewal, divided by the number of simultaneous streams you actually need. That number reorders most published rankings, including some of ours.

How to test before committing

Take a trial where one is offered and use it at the worst possible time: a weekend evening, with the household online. That is when capacity problems show.

Then pay monthly for the first month. Only move to a longer term once you have seen it survive a busy night, because the annual saving is worthless if the service is not there in month three.

Common questions

Is IPTV legal in the UK?

Paying for a service that holds the rights to what it streams is legal. Services that resell channels they have no licence for are not, and using one carries the risk. We only list providers that present themselves as licensed, but we cannot audit their contracts, so treat the legal position as your responsibility.

What broadband speed do I need?

About 15 Mbps per HD stream and 25 Mbps for 4K. On an average UK fibre line that is comfortable for two or three simultaneous streams. If several people watch at once, count the streams rather than the people.

Why do you rank on renewal price rather than the offer price?

Because the offer price is only true once. Most services advertise a first-term rate and quietly renew higher. We record what each one charges at renewal and rank on that, which is why a cheap first term never earns a place on this page by itself.

Will it work on a Firestick?

Every service in this table does. The Firestick is the most common IPTV device in British homes and any provider that cannot run cleanly on one is not worth listing.

Can I watch on more than one TV?

Only if the plan says so. Multi-connection plans cost more up front but usually work out cheaper than two single subscriptions. Check the connection count before you buy, not after.

What happens if a service stops working?

Reputable providers refund or restore quickly. Pay monthly at first so you are not out much if it goes wrong, and only move to an annual plan once a service has proven itself over a few weeks.

Keep reading

The testing behind the table, split out by what you came for.

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