Sky Glass is a top choice for TV viewers seeking a cable-free experience. This premium television service, now offering a more affordable Glass Air option, allows users to access a wide array of live and on-demand channels via broadband.
However, a new competitor in the market, Freely, is gaining traction. Launched last year, Freely provides an aerial-free TV viewing solution. The collaboration with smart TV manufacturers using the Roku operating system means that consumers can soon access Freely on Roku-powered models from brands like Sharp, JVC, METZ, and Polaroid.
The partnership between Freely and Roku promises enhanced features, including personalized content recommendations and discovery tools. Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV, expressed excitement about this development, emphasizing the ease of access to public service broadcast content for UK audiences.
While Freely offers features like a comprehensive TV guide, recommendations, and the ability to pause live TV, it falls short compared to Sky Glass in terms of channel variety and overall features. Sky Glass provides instant access to premium channels, seamless integration with streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+, and innovative functions like Playlists for saving content for later viewing. Additionally, Sky has made strides in reducing latency for live sports viewing, an area where Freely currently lags behind.
