Philo and Sling TV are both licensed live-TV services in United States. This comparison lines up their current plans, channel line-ups, sports rights, simultaneous streams, recording and contract terms so you can pick the one that fits how you watch.
Side by side
| Philo | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $25/month (Essential) | from $45.99/month (Sling Orange) |
| Channels | 70+ | 30-50 per plan |
| Sports rights | None (no ESPN, no regional sports networks) | NFL on FOX/NBC (Blue) and ESPN (Orange), NBA on ESPN/TNT, College sports |
| Simultaneous streams | 3 | 3 |
| Recording / DVR | Unlimited, saved 1 year | 50 hours included (200 hours with DVR Plus) |
| Free trial | 7 days | None; first-month discounts instead |
| Contract | None | None |
| 4K | No | No |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Price
Philo
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $25 /month | 70+ pay-TV channels plus free channels |
| Bundle+ | $33 /month | adds premium content |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing.
Sling TV
| Plan | Monthly price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Sling Orange | from $45.99 /month | ESPN, Disney Channel, 1 stream |
| Sling Blue | from $50.99 /month | FOX, NBC, FS1, 3 streams; price varies by market |
| Orange + Blue | from $65.99 /month |
Prices and plans read from the official pricing page on 2026-10-12. They change often: confirm on the operator site before subscribing. Price not shown on the official page when checked; figure from the last public price list.
Channels and sports
Philo
- None (no ESPN, no regional sports networks)
Sling TV
- NFL on FOX/NBC (Blue) and ESPN (Orange)
- NBA on ESPN/TNT
- College sports
Streams, recording and devices
Philo
Simultaneous streams: 3 · Recording / DVR: Unlimited, saved 1 year
Sling TV
Simultaneous streams: 3 · Recording / DVR: 50 hours included (200 hours with DVR Plus)
Verdict
Philo is cheaper and has unlimited DVR but no sports; Sling adds ESPN or FOX/NBC for about $20 more.
Switching or combining
Both services are contract-free on their monthly plans, so you can run Philo for one season and Sling TV for the next, or hold both during the months when their sports rights overlap. Cancel from the account page; there is no equipment to return.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Philo or Sling TV?
Compare the first plan of each in the table above; the cheaper headline price is only half the answer because streams, recording and sports add-ons differ.
Which has more sport, Philo or Sling TV?
Philo: None (no ESPN, no regional sports networks). Sling TV: NFL on FOX/NBC (Blue) and ESPN (Orange), NBA on ESPN/TNT, College sports. Rights move between seasons, so check the current schedule.
Can I subscribe to both Philo and Sling TV?
Yes. Both sell monthly plans without a contract, so many households keep one all year and add the other for a specific season.
Which supports more simultaneous streams?
Philo: 3. Sling TV: 3.
Do Philo and Sling TV work on the same devices?
Largely yes: Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV for Philo; Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV for Sling TV.