Though Sling TV markets itself as an affordable live TV streaming option, it's hard to beat Frndly TV's monthly price. For just $7/month you get popular family-friendly channels like History and Lifetime, as well as unlimited DVR and simultaneous screenings. Now, if you don't mind shelling out, you can get all that and a whole lot more (except unlimited DVR) with Sling TV. With Sling you'd have more entertainment and sports options, and the opportunity to add premium channels like TCM and NBA TV into your lineup. Which of these is the best depends on your specific wants and needs, so below, we break down everything you need to know about Sling and Frndly TV.
Summary
| Comparaison | Sling Orange + Blue | Frndly TV |
|---|---|---|
| In a nutshell | Over 50 major channels for $55/mo | Family-oriented streamer |
| Price | $55/month | $6.99/month |
| Trial | No | 7 days | Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Number of channels | 47 | 43 |
| Unlimited DVR | No | Yes |
| Parental controls | Yes | No |
| Disney Channel | Yes | No |
| ESPN | Yes | No |
| Fox Sports 1 (FS1) | Yes | No |
| History | Yes | Yes |
| Lifetime | Yes | Yes |
| NBC | Yes | No |
| TNT | Yes | No |
Channels on Sling Orange + Blue and not Frndly TV
The channels that Sling Orange + Blue has and which are not available on Frndly TV:
- AMC
- AXS TV
- BBC America
- BET
- Bloomberg Television
- Bravo
- Cartoon Network
- Charge!
- CNN
- Comedy Central
- Comet
- Discovery Channel
- Disney Channel
- E!
- EPIX Drive-In
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPN3
- Food Network
- Fox News Channel
- Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
- Freeform
- Fuse
- FX
- HGTV
- HLN
- IFC
- Investigation Discovery
- MGM+
- MotorTrend
- MSNBC
- National Geographic
- NBC local channels
- NFL Network
- Nick Jr.
- Sling Scapes
- SYFY
- TBS
- TLC
- TNT
- Travel Channel
- USA
- Vice
Channels on Frndly TV and not Sling Orange + Blue
The channels that Frndly TV has which are not available on Sling Orange + Blue:
- AccuWeather
- ASPiRE TV
- BabyFirst
- Bounce
- BYUtv
- Catchy Comedy
- Circle
- Court TV
- Cowboy Way Channel
- Crime-Investigation
- Dabl
- Dove Channel
- Dove Family Movies
- Dove Kids
- FETV
- FMC
- FYI
- Game Show Network
- GetTV
- Great American Family
- Great American Living
- GRIT
- Hallmark Channel
- Hallmark Family
- Hallmark Movies Now
- Hallmark Mystery
- Heartland TV
- Heroes & Icons
- INSP
- ION
- ION Mystery
- JusticeCENTRAL.TV
- Laff
- Lifetime Movie Network
- MeTV
- MeTV Toons
- Military HISTORY
- Movies!
- Outdoor Channel
- PixL
- Pursuit
- Recipe.TV
- Sportsman Channel
- Start TV
- StoryTV
- The History Channel
- The Weather Channel
- UPtv
- VICE TV
- Waypoint TV
Popularity: Sling Orange + Blue is more popular than Frndly TV
Sling Orange + Blue has 1,900,000 subscribers whereas Frndly TV has 700,000 subscribers. This means that Sling Orange + Blue has 1,200,000 more subscribers than Frndly TV. That's a pretty big difference.
Price: Frndly TV is cheaper than Sling Orange + Blue
Frndly TV's costs $7 whereas Sling Orange + Blue costs $55. Getting Sling Orange + Blue instead of Frndly TV will set you back $48 more every month.
Why get Sling Orange + Blue?
Sling is a great option if you want to cut the cord but keep access to many channels. If you don't watch sports, you don't have to get the package for them.
Why get Frndly TV?
Frndly is one of the cheapest Live TV streaming services out there, so if there is a chance you're only interested in the channels it offers (such as Hallmark), go for it. However, if you like more options and are willing to pay more, there are streaming services with many (many!) more options.
Devices: Sling Orange + Blue is more widely available than Frndly TV
Sling Orange + Blue is available on AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Cox, iOS, iPhone, LG TV, Mi Box, Roku, Samsung TV, TiVo, Vizio, Vizio Smart TV, Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox or Xbox One.
Whereas Frndly TV is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Samsung Smart TV or Vizio. That's 11 less devices than Sling Orange + Blue.
Channel count: Sling Orange + Blue has 4 channels more than Frndly TV
Sling Orange + Blue's lineup includes 47 channels whereas Frndly TV has only 43 channels. Getting a subscription to Sling Orange + Blue will give you access to 4 more channels than Frndly TV.
Trial: Sling Orange + Blue does not offer a trial
Sling Orange + Blue does not offer a free trial.
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Trial: Frndly TV offers a trial
Frndly TV has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.
Sling Orange + Blue's specialty
The specialties of Sling Orange + Blue are: Baseball, Lifestyle, News, Science fiction, Soccer, Sports, True Crime.
Frndly TV's specialty
The specialties of Frndly TV are: Family.
Sling Orange + Blue's accepted payment methods
Sling Orange + Blue accepts: Amazon Pay, Apple App Store, Apple Pay, credit card, debit card, Google Pay, Google Play Store, Mybundle.tv, Paypal, Retailer gift card, Roku Channel Store, Roku Payment Method (RPM).
Frndly TV's accepted payment methods
The payment methods that Frndly TV accepts are: credit card, debit card, Roku Payment Method (RPM).
Channels on both Frndly TV and Sling Orange + Blue
The channels that are available on both Frndly TV and Sling Orange + Blue are:
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