Vidgo’s offer caters to people whose focus is on tuning into live TV. While you don’t get access to on-demand content and you’re unable to DVR, you get access to 95 channels for the competitive price of $55 a month. Plus, you have the option to select either an English or Spanish plan, a choice that isn’t presented by most other live streamers. Currently offering a deal for $20 for the first month. That said in recent months, Vidgo has suffered many outages, some due to missed payments.
Price: $69.99/month
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku
Channel lineup: A&E Network, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Aspire, AWE, Baby TV US, Bandamax, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg TV, BYUtv, Cheddar News, CineLife, Classic Reruns TV, CMT, Comedy Central, Curiosity Stream, Disney Channel, Disney Junior US, Disney XD, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Family Movie Classics, FETV, ForoTV, Fox, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FX Movie Channel, FXX, FYI Channel, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Great American Family, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, History, i24 News English, Impact Network, INSP, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, Longhorn Network, MavTV, MLB Network, Motor Trend, MTV - Music Television, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Newsmax, NewsNation, NFL Network, NHL, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, OAN, Paramount Network, QVC, SEC Network, Sony Movies, Sports Grid, Teen Nick, TeleHit, Telehit Musica, Telenovelas, Tennis Channel, TUDN, TV Land, TVOne, Unimas, Univision, UPtv, VH1, Viceland
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Philo: Once called Tivli, Philo is a streaming service that was first started in Harvard University by a Facebook co-founder. In August 2020, they announced that they reached the milestone of 750,000 subscribers.
Sling Orange: Sling Orange used to be more expensive than Sling Blue but they now both cost $40 each, or $28 if you get both of them ($55/month if you get Sling Orange+Blue)
Sling Blue: Sling Blue used to be cheaper than Sling Orange, but they now cost the same - $40 per month. If you get both of them, they cost $55 for the bundle, so around $27.5 each.
Sling Orange + Blue: At $55 a month, subscribers to Sling TV Orange and Blue treat themselves to the best of both worlds. You can live in the moment with 51 live channels, or tune in whenever you want, choosing from a host of on-demand content. If you’re hesitant to cut the cord completely, this package definitely eases the transition.
Frndly TV: Frndly was launched by a former executive of the popular Live TV platform Sling TV. The idea was to offer a Live TV streaming service that doesn't require parental control, with the main draw being the three Hallmark channels.
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME: Paramount Plus started out as CBS All Access in 2014, making its big hit with the lawyer drama The Good Fight. When CBS and Viacom merged, the service rebranded to its current name, offering content from both companies. From its first day, the new service offered live TV from local CBS affiliates. In 2023, it merged with Showtime and made the latter accessible to all of its Premium subscribers.
Local Now: Local Now is a free streaming service from The Weather Channel that offers up localized content geared to where you're using it from. That means you can get local news, weather updates, and even restaurant reviews that are specific to where you, the user, are from. Aside from the convenience of getting local coverage, Local Now also provides thousands of movies and live TV channels to choose from, perfect for when you're relaxing or on the go.
Now TV: Now TV is the new cable alternative from Comcast (owner of Xfinity). For $20/month, you get over 40 live channels, 20 hours of DVR, and watch on up to three devices. You also get Peacock Premium included. And of course, no minimum commitment and you can cancel anytime.
Pluto TV Live: Pluto TV launched in 2013, and has had a steady, successful path of growth, currently boasting over 50 million global viewers. It was purchased by ViacomCBS in 2019, so it now hosts all the content under that corporate umbrella.
Spectrum TV Choice: Spectrum is a cable TV, internet, telephone and wireless company based in the US. In 2019, Spectrum launched its TV Essentials services to target customers who prefer online viewing. As CEO Tom Routeledge describes it, Spectrum TV Essentials is a “low-priced, entertainment-only bundle unencumbered by the high cost of broadcast retransmission consent fees and expensive sports programming.” Spectrum TV Choice is an evolution of TV Essentials.
Note: ESPN is back on Spectrum!
Tubi: Still true to its mission, Tubi has been offering free content since its inception in 2014. It was bought by the Fox Corporation in 2020.
Spectrum TV Stream: Cable goliath Specturm has been trying to lure cord-cutting customers for many years now, starting with Spectrum TV Choice, which allows a selection of 15 channels from a list of big names like ESPN. Spectrum TV Stream is their more budget-oriented offering, featuring 90 channels for $39.99.
Vidgo: Vidgo is a Live TV streaming service that was soft-launched in 2017.
All live TV streaming services as ordered by price
Every streaming service offering live TV channels, from the cheapest (free), to the most expensive.
Which Live TV streaming services have recently increased their prices?
Here are the last 10 streaming price increases:
- Sling TVFebruary 12th, 2024.Sling TV raised the price of Sling Blue from $40 to $45
- Sling TVFebruary 12th, 2024.Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $55 to $60
- Fubo TVFebruary 1st, 2024.Fubo TV raised the price of every plan by an average of $5 (Pro costs $79.99, previously $75.99)
- DirecTV StreamNovember 5th, 2023.DirecTV Stream raised the price of every plan by an average of $5 (Choice costs $108.99, previously $99.99)
- Discovery+November 2nd, 2023.Discovery+ raised its subscription price from $6.99 to $8.99
- Apple TV+October 23rd, 2023.Apple TV+ raised its subscription price from $6.99 to $9.99
- NetflixOctober 18th, 2023.Netflix raised the price of every plan by $2 to $3 (Premium costs $22.99, previously $19.99)
- Disney+October 12th, 2023.Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $10.99 to $13.99
- HuluOctober 12th, 2023.Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $14.99 to $17.99
- ESPN+October 12th, 2023.ESPN+ raised its subscription price from $9.99 to $10.99
What is the cheapest live TV streaming service for sports channels?
The most affordable streaming service for sports viewing is Sling TV. Out of its two available plans, Sling Orange has the most coverage since it carries ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, but Sling Blue is also a formidable option as it carries NFL Network and FS1. Each costs $40/month (or $20 on your first month) and only $55 together as Sling Orange + Blue. These channels may be enough for casual sports fans, but if you're looking for more, you can always pay an extra $11/month for the sports bundle and add up to 11 more sports channels in your lineup, and $29/month if you want dedicated NBA coverage.
What is the cheapest live TV streaming service for news channels?
For news, Sling still offers a pretty good deal with the $40 Blue, which has MSNBC, CNN, Bloomberg Television, and Fox News. You can also pay an extra $6 for the news bundle, which gives you access to nine more channels including BBC World News and CNBC. But if you're looking for an even cheaper option, Philo should do. For $25/month, it gives you access to BBC America, BBC World News, and Cheddar News.
What is the cheapest live TV streaming service with local channels?
While YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream have great offers in this regard, the cheapest live TV streamer with local channels is Paramount+, which offers CBS affiliate channels in most markets for only $9.99. If you want more information on accessing local channels on live TV, we wrote a dedicated article on the topic.
What is the cheapest Youtube TV Alternative?
Again, YouTube TV is a great and comprehensive option for cord-cutters, but with the monthly price now at $73, it's understandable to look at alternatives. The cheapest YouTube TV alternatives are Sling TV ($40), Philo ($25), and Frndly TV ($6).
Which live TV streaming services are completely free?
Plenty of live TV streaming services are completely, wholly, and no-strings-attached free. The most popular three are Tubi, PlutoTV, and Xumo TV.