The live TV streaming landscape is changing in terms of pricing and channel lineups, bridging the gap between cable packages. However, if you’re someone who prefers the freedom of contract-free live streaming apps, there’s hope. These platforms not only offer a wider range of channels compared to an antenna, but also provide the convenience of watching on desktops and mobile devices.
Currently, there are six major streamers in the rotation: YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Philo. What truly matters is the channels they offer, though, and that’s why we’ve taken the time to sift through these services and compile a list of the ones that provide the best lineups for the cost.
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The Big Chart: Top 100 channels compared, updated December 2023
The main difference between the services is their channel selection. All of them offer different lineups of channels for various prices.
Below you’ll find a chart that shows the top 100 channels across all six services, but note that not each service has a worthy 100. There are actually seven listed because Sling TV has two different “base” tiers, Orange and Blue. And if you’re wondering, I chose which “top” channels made the cut. Sorry, AXS TV, Discovery Life, GSN and Universal HD.
Plenty of live TV streaming choices are available to anyone who wants to cut the cable cord. Sling TV’s basic packages are $40 in most cities. But costs have increased everywhere. YouTube TV is now $73 per month. Fubo’s base bundle is $75, and DirecTV Stream increased its plan subscriptions as well. Those changes are reflected in the chart below where applicable. Hulu’s live TV service now costs $77 a month with ads and $90 without ads, making it the most expensive option for a basic plan.
Some more stuff to know about the chart:
- Yes = The channel is available on the cheapest pricing tier. That price is listed next to the service’s name.
- No =…
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