Compare DISH vs. DirecTV

DISH vs. DirecTV

Shopping both DISH and DirecTV? See how DISH beats DirecTV.
COMPARE DISH DirecTV
Record up to 16 shows at once (Hopper 3) Yes No
Watch 100% of Your Live TV Channels Anywhere Yes No
Watch 100% of Your Recordings Anywhere Yes Yes
Watch On Demand Anywhere Yes Yes
Instantly skip commercials during your favorite shows Yes1 No
Hours of HD Recording Storage 500 (2TB) 200 (1TB)
Built-in Netflix for easy access Yes No
Wireless Receivers Available Yes Yes
Voice Remote Yes No
Bluetooth Audio Yes No
Remote Locator Yes No
Easily record primetime content from ABC, CBS, and NBC, and FOX1 Yes No
Why DISH is Best: DISH gives you 2X more storage, 100% of your live, recorded and On Demand content on the go, built-in Netflix and a new voice-activated remote.

1Commercial skip feature is available at varying times, starting the day after airing, for select primetime shows on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX recorded with PrimeTime Anytime.

COMPARE DISH DirecTV
Nationwide Satellite Coverage * Yes Yes
Free Standard Professional Installation available as soon as tomorrow * Yes Yes
DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power. § Yes No
§ DISH Network received the highest score in the Nation in the J.D. Power 2018-2019 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Studies of customers' satisfaction with their current television provider. Visit jdpower.com/awards.
COMPARE DISH DirecTV
Package Name America's Top 120 Entertainment
Channel Count 190 160+
Advertised Monthly Price $59.99 $64.99
Local Channels Fee $0.00 $0.00
Regional Sports Fee * RSNs not included RSNs not included
First Year Monthly Price $59.99 $64.99
Contract Period 2 Years 2 Years
Price Protection 2-Year Price Guarantee 1 Year
Price increase at end of first year $0.00 $32.01
Second Year Monthly Price $59.99 $97.00
All data found on 1/22/2020. DirecTV - National Offer - non-AT&T wireless or internet customer. Comcast - Atlanta. TWC - New York City. Charter -St. Louis. 1 TV included. Upfront fees, taxes and state-specific surcharges may apply. *Maximum fee. Amount varies by geographic location. Regional Sports: RSN Surcharge up to $3/mo. applies to AT120+ and higher package and varies based on location.