DAZN and Molotov TV: two different logics
Comparing DAZN and Molotov TV means comparing two very different approaches to football on screen. Molotov TV is a French channel-aggregation app, free at its base: it holds no sports rights of its own but gives access to DTT channels, which broadcast part of football. DAZN, by contrast, is a paid streaming platform fully dedicated to sport, whose French football catalogue depends heavily on rights cycles.
In other words, Molotov is aimed at those who want to watch, for free, the big fixtures available on free-to-air, while DAZN targets fans willing to pay for on-demand sport. This comparison details prices, competitions and devices, with no numeric score, to help you choose by budget and expectations.
DAZN vs Molotov TV: the head-to-head
The table below sets the two services side by side on the key criteria: approximate price, competitions, devices, commitment and verdict. As DAZN's football offer varies, always check the actual content on the official site before paying.
| Criterion | DAZN | Molotov TV |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ≈ €19.99–29.99/mo | €0 then ≈ €9.99/mo (comfort option) |
| Competitions | International football, combat sports (varies by season) | Free DTT (France games, World Cup, Euros partial), beIN as option |
| Devices | Mobile, smart TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, consoles | Mobile, smart TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Android TV |
| Commitment | Flexible monthly or cheaper annual per month | Free base, no commitment; paid options |
| Verdict | Best for paid on-demand sport | Best for free, legal football |
Free or paid: what does each service cover?
Molotov TV plays the free-and-legal card. Its subscription-free base gives access to TF1, M6 and France Télévisions, which broadcast France national-team matches, part of the World Cup and Euros, and some cup finals. That is perfect for an occasional supporter. To go further, Molotov offers a comfort option (≈ €9.99/mo) and access to beIN SPORTS as an option, which unlocks one Ligue 1 fixture and the foreign leagues.
DAZN, meanwhile, is paid and sport-focused. Its French football catalogue has changed a lot from season to season: the platform showed a large part of Ligue 1 in the past, but the offer changes regularly. It also carries international football, boxing and MMA. That is why we stress it: check the competitions actually included when you subscribe, rather than relying on a past season.
Price and commitment
The gap is structural. Molotov TV is free at its base, with no commitment, and paid options from about €9.99/month. DAZN sits around €19.99 to €29.99/month depending on the tier: a more expensive flexible monthly plan with no commitment, or a cheaper annual commitment per month. For a tight budget, Molotov is unbeatable; for on-demand sport without a decoder, DAZN offers more content, for a fee.
Who is it for? Verdict
These two services target different audiences: the choice comes down to budget and the type of football you want.
- Choose Molotov TV if you want to watch France games, the World Cup and the Euros for free and legally, without a subscription — with the option to add beIN.
- Choose DAZN if you are willing to pay for an all-sport platform, provided you first check the football competitions actually included this season.
- The two are not exclusive: Molotov can cover the free content while DAZN adds paid sport, if its current offer interests you.
Our view: for most viewers, Molotov TV is the best entry point — free and risk-free. DAZN is only worth it if its current football offer matches precisely what you are looking for, which is why checking before subscribing matters. Neither replaces Ligue 1+ or Canal+ for full coverage of Ligue 1 and the Champions League.