Standard and Premium are two distinct UK IPTV reseller panel products — not simply a basic and advanced version of the same thing. The differences span stream quality, content library size, catch-up duration, sub-reseller access and per-credit cost. This guide sets them out directly.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Quality | HD & 4K | 4K & 8K |
| Live Channels | 28,000+ | 38,000+ |
| VOD Titles | 99,000+ | 199,000+ |
| EPG Guide | ✓ | ✓ |
| Catch-Up TV | Included | 4-Day Catch-Up |
| Anti-Freeze | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Subscriptions | Up to 50 | Panel-managed |
| Sub-Reseller | ✗ Not included | ✓ All plans |
| Credit Expiry | Never | Never |
| Starting Price | £139.99 (50cr) | £299.99 (120cr) |
What the Numbers Mean in Practice
Premium's 38,000 channels versus Standard's 28,000 is a 35% increase in live content. Premium's 199,000 VOD versus 99,000 is roughly double the on-demand library. Whether your customers notice depends on their use case. Most UK viewers with general TV habits will not exhaust Standard's content — the larger library is most relevant for customers who actively browse international or niche content.
The Sub-Reseller Divide
This is the non-negotiable difference. If you need sub-reseller accounts — any multi-tier structure where you give other people their own reseller panels — you must be on Premium. Premium Starter (120 credits, £299.99) already includes sub-reseller. Standard does not offer sub-reseller at any credit package level, including 1,000 credits.
Cost Difference in Practice
At comparable credit volumes, Premium costs modestly more per credit. Standard 100 credits: £2.30/credit. Premium 120 credits: £2.50/credit. That £0.20 per credit difference on a 12-month subscription costs £2.40 more per customer. For full pricing details, see IPTV reseller pricing explained.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Standard if your customers need solid HD/4K content, you are managing up to 50 subscriptions directly and sub-reseller is not relevant. Choose Premium if you need sub-reseller capability, your customers need 8K, or you want the largest available content library. For a structured decision framework, see how to choose an IPTV reseller panel. For how credits are consumed across both plans, see how credits are consumed.