Is one of the 2 choices better (quality) than the other?
Beast has more UHD channels.
Crystal is newer and they are constantly adding more resources. Their EPG is better.
A few weeks ago the #1 IPTV provider in the US area went down. Not sure if it was legal issues, arrests or exit scam even now. But that pushed a lot of new users and Beast IPTV was one that took in a lot of the new users. They had some buffering for a few weeks but they also added more bw and that seems to be resolved.
I just checked the two channels you're talking about.
US: NBC 4 (New York) | HD is actually WLWT 5 Cincinnati
US: NBC (NY) | UHD (epg says News 4 New York at 5 PM) this is broadcasting NBC WGRZ 2 - Buffalo
I have reported both of these to beastIPTV and i'll let you know when they reply.
Some people like two providers so they have backup streams. But most of our clients are more interested in sports or cable TV channels and less focused on local content. We are about to start up a special where you can get a month of both Beast and Crystal for $20 or if you want Beast + Crystal Premium it'll be $25.