Funny enough, even the Roku Channel is available on the Google TV Play Store. If you regularly purchase movies and TV episodes through Google Play or YouTube, you'll be better off with Google TV.

A Hub of Quality Entertainment. Google TV has taken free streaming to a new level by integrating more than 800 live TV ...

Roku has more customization, but Google offers more apps and smart home integrations. Google TV has a wider app selection from Google Play Store. Roku TV has good customization options but fewer apps.

The Roku YouTube app lets you purchase movies and TV shows from directly within the app. You can also access content you previously purchased through YouTube or Google Play Movies and TV — these ...