Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 500 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
YouTube TV and Hulu are recommended in almost equal measure, with YouTube TV favored for cable replacement with unlimited DVR and Hulu for broad channel bundles. When viewers ask specifically where to stream live cricket, Willow TV is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cable replacement with unlimited DVR, local channels, and sports add-ons | cable replacement with unlimited DVR, local channels, and sports add-ons | 57% |
| 2 | bundle packages pairing live television with Disney+ and on-demand catalogs | bundle packages pairing live television with Disney+ and on-demand catalogs | 57% |
| 3 | sports-focused cable replacement featuring regional sports networks and international soccer | sports-focused cable replacement featuring regional sports networks and international soccer | 48% |
| 4 | budget-friendly live TV streaming with customizable channel packages | budget-friendly live TV streaming with customizable channel packages | 46% |
| 5 | all-around on-demand entertainment with massive catalogs and original series | all-around on-demand entertainment with massive catalogs and original series | 31% |
| 6 | broad entertainment streaming value with added Prime subscriber perks | broad entertainment streaming value with added Prime subscriber perks | 31% |
| 7 | prestige dramas, HBO originals, and popular movie selections | prestige dramas, HBO originals, and popular movie selections | 27% |
| 8 | family entertainment bundled alongside Hulu and sports platforms | family entertainment bundled alongside Hulu and sports platforms | 25% |
| 9 | NBCUniversal programming, reality shows, WWE, and select live sports | NBCUniversal programming, reality shows, WWE, and select live sports | 23% |
| 10 | live television packages carrying regional sports networks at higher tiers | live television packages carrying regional sports networks at higher tiers | 21% |
| 11 | 18% | ||
| 12 | 17% | ||
| 13 | 16% | ||
| 14 | 14% | ||
| 15 | 12% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Prime Videorising and Directvrising have gained broader visibility across cable replacement and streaming hardware questions.
Weeks of Jul 27 – Sep 6, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: DirecTV Stream, 9% on ChatGPT Search and 23% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | 53% | 62% | |
| Hulu | 56% | 57% | |
| FuboTV | 49% | 47% | |
| Sling | 44% | 48% | |
| Netflix | 31% | 31% | |
| Prime Video | 29% | 33% | |
| Max | 27% | 27% | |
| Disney+ | 27% | 23% | |
| Peacock | 20% | 26% | |
| Directv | 19% | 23% |
14% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. tomsguide.com, cnet.com, youtube.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
Market map
Mentioned in · since Jul 5
Leading brands by topic
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