A:Answer Hello Sam, the difference is the operating system on the TV much like Apple or Android on your phone or windows or Mac on your computer. Roku is the smart platform on the TV. While both companies will have the major apps such as Netflix, Disney, HBO, etc. Roku has more apps than any other smart platform with over 350,000 apps. Roku is also compatible with Apple, Android, and windows for screen mirroring and casting as well as compatible with Alexa, Siri, and Google. Roku also offers the most free content with the Roku Channel that has 500+ free live tv channels.