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Tubi is the canonical answer for free streaming, but the originals conversation is still up for grabs.

Tubi owns the 'free' signal, though competitors are catching up on live news and sports visibility.

Tubi's baseline score
88/100
Excellent

Tubi has exceptional AI visibility, acting as the default recommendation for 'free legal movies.' While it dominates the volume-based conversation, there is a strategic opportunity to improve visibility around 'Tubi Originals' to compete for premium sentiment.

What we see
  • Tubi has a massive citation footprint across Reddit, TechCrunch, and major news outlets which fuels ChatGPT's high scores.
  • Gemini pulls heavily from the high volume of YouTube reviews and Google Play Store ratings where Tubi dominates.
  • Claude is slightly more conservative, often grouping Tubi with Pluto TV and Roku Channel rather than giving it a standalone recommendation.
  • AI Overviews frequently surfaces Tubi in 'where to watch' carousels because of its deep indexing of licensed titles.
Business goals Tubi is likely trying to hit
  • Increase awareness of Tubi Originals to shed 'old movie warehouse' perception
  • Drive adoption of the Tubi Kids sub-brand among budget-conscious parents
  • Expand viewership for live sports and news channels
  • Consolidate position as the #1 FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) platform globally