Sling vs Paramount+: which is better?

Sling might be more expensive than Paramount+ but it also offers more channels and customization options.

So which one is for you? Let's find out together using the criteria below.

Channels on Sling Orange + Blue and not Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

The channels that Sling Orange + Blue has and which are not available on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME:

Channels on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and not Sling Orange + Blue

The channels that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has which are not available on Sling Orange + Blue:

  • CBS local channels
  • CBS Sports HQ
  • CBSN
  • ET Live

Popularity: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is more popular than Sling Orange + Blue

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has 42,000,000 subscribers whereas Sling Orange + Blue has 1,900,000 subscribers. This means that Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has 40,100,000 more subscribers than Sling Orange + Blue. That's a pretty big difference.

Price: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is cheaper than Sling Orange + Blue

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME's costs $12 whereas Sling Orange + Blue costs $60. Getting Sling Orange + Blue instead of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME 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.

Go to Sling Orange + Blue

Why get Paramount+ with SHOWTIME?

Soccer fans can enjoy every UEFA Champions League game and every UEFA Europa League game on Paramount+. Football fans can enjoy many NFL and College Football games on CBS Sports. Plus, there are CBS local channels that cover most of the United States.

Go to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Devices: Sling Orange + Blue is more widely available than Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Sling Orange + Blue is available on Airplay supported, 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 Paramount+ with SHOWTIME is available on Airplay supported, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation 4, Portal TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Shareplay supported, Vizio, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X or Xfinity Flex. That's 3 less devices than Sling Orange + Blue.

Channel count: Sling Orange + Blue has 43 channels more than Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Sling Orange + Blue's lineup includes 47 channels whereas Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has only 4 channels. Getting a subscription to Sling Orange + Blue will give you access to 43 more channels than Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. That's quite a bit of channels.

Trial: Sling Orange + Blue does not offer a trial

Sling Orange + Blue does not offer a free trial.

Find out more on Sling Orange + Blue

Trial: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME offers a trial

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

Find out more on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME

Sling Orange + Blue's specialty

The specialties of Sling Orange + Blue are: Baseball, College basketball, College football, Lifestyle, News, Science fiction, Soccer, Sports, True Crime.

Paramount+ with SHOWTIME's specialty

The specialties of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are: Action, College basketball, Family, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Science fiction, Soccer, Sports, TV shows.

Channels on both Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Sling Orange + Blue

The channels that are available on both Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Sling Orange + Blue are:

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    Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (previously Paramount+ Premium) is mostly a Netflix-style streaming service, offering movies and TV shows on-demand like The Good Fight and Yellowstone. It gives you access to Live TV from CBS: CBS local channels, CBS News (CBSN), CBS Sports, ET live, and some live sporting events like NFL on CBS Live. It also offers on-demand access to programming from Comedy Central, MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Paramount Pictures, and Smithsonian Channel. As of 2023, it increased its monthly price to $11.99, but with that comes a significant upgrade: members now have access to all of Showtime's content, which includes movies and shows like Billions, Dexter, and Yellowjackets, as well as live coverage on sports including boxing, football, and MMA. Since Showtime shut down its standalone service in early 2024, this Paramount+ plan is now one of the few ways to watch Showtime without cable.

    Price: $11.99/month

    Free Trial: 7 days

    Device availability: Airplay supported, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, LG TV, PlayStation 4, Portal TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Shareplay supported, Vizio, Xbox, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Xfinity Flex

    Channel lineup: CBS local channels, CBS Sports HQ, CBSN, ET Live

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