"Streaming service" gets used loosely, but IPTV and typical on-demand streaming apps are built around different ideas, even though both deliver video over the internet.
Live channels vs. on-demand-only
Most mainstream streaming apps are built primarily around on-demand libraries — you choose what to watch, whenever you want. IPTV typically combines that same kind of on-demand library with a full lineup of live, scheduled channels, closer to how traditional broadcast TV works.
The role of the EPG
Because IPTV includes live channels, it relies on an Electronic Program Guide to help you navigate what's currently airing — a feature that pure on-demand apps don't need. Read our EPG explainer for more.
Content breadth vs. curation
On-demand streaming apps often curate a specific, licensed catalog. IPTV services are generally built around breadth — a wide range of live channel categories plus a large on-demand library in one subscription.
Which one fits you
If scheduled live viewing — sports, news, live events — matters to you alongside on-demand content, IPTV is built for that combination. See our pricing page to compare plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IPTV the same thing as an on-demand streaming app?
Not exactly — IPTV typically combines on-demand content with a full lineup of live, scheduled channels, while many mainstream streaming apps focus mainly on on-demand libraries.
Why does IPTV need an EPG and other streaming apps don't?
Because IPTV includes live, scheduled channels, an EPG helps you see what's currently airing and what's coming up next — something on-demand-only apps don't need.
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