What is a YouTube channel comparison tool?
A channel comparison tool puts two YouTube channels side by side on the same set of numbers, so you can see who leads on each one and by how much without switching tabs.
Lifetime totals favour older channels, so alongside subscribers, total views and video count it compares how each channel is doing now, using its last 30 uploads: how often it posts, median views per video, engagement, and how many of its subscribers a new video reaches. The leader on every row is highlighted. The page address contains both channels, so a comparison can be shared and always reopens with fresh numbers. It's useful for competitor research, choosing between creators for a campaign, or settling a friendly argument.
How to use the Channel Compare
1.Enter two channels
Use an @handle, a channel link or a link to one of each channel's videos.
2.Compare
Both channels load at once. The leader on each row is highlighted, with how far ahead it is.
3.Share the result
The page link contains both channels, so anyone who opens it sees the same comparison with fresh numbers.
Example: upload rate over the last 30 uploads
Channel A posted its last 30 uploads over 60 days; channel B took 150 days.
- Channel A
- 30 uploads ÷ (60 ÷ 7) weeks = 3.5 per week
- Channel B
- 30 uploads ÷ (150 ÷ 7) weeks = 1.4 per week
- Leader
- Channel A, 2.5 times as often
upload rate = uploads ÷ weeks between the oldest and newest
Channel B may still win on median views, which is why the table compares both rows rather than one score.
Comparing channels fairly
Lifetime totals favour older channels. The recent rows, built from each channel's last 30 uploads, show how the channels are doing now: how often they post, what a typical video gets, and how much of the audience still watches.
Median views are the view count of the middle video, so one viral upload doesn't skew the picture. Engagement is likes plus comments divided by views across those uploads.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare two YouTube channels?
Enter both channels' @handles or links and press Compare. The stats appear side by side, with the leader on each row highlighted.
Can I share a comparison?
Yes. After comparing, copy the page link. It includes both channels, and whoever opens it sees the comparison with the latest numbers.
How is the upload rate worked out?
It's the number of uploads per week across each channel's last 30 uploads. Check Latest upload too: a channel that stopped posting keeps the rate it had when it was active.
Why are the subscriber numbers rounded?
YouTube rounds public subscriber counts for channels with more than 1,000 subscribers, so the comparison uses the same rounded numbers.
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