Hulu with Live TV is one of the most in-demand live TV services right now, and for good reason. It has plenty of live and local channels, plus it already comes with Disney+, ESPN+, and unlimited DVR storage. But it's also getting increasingly hard to afford, especially at a time when streamers keep hiking up their prices.
Enter Sling Blue and Sling Orange. Separately, they're nearly half the price of Hulu with Live TV, and they each carry basic live channels that are easy to add to and customize, depending on your needs. You'd be surprised to know they also carry channels that Hulu doesn't have, like AMC, BBC America, and IFC.
But then again, Hulu casts a wider net when it comes to local channels (it has PBS and The CW; Sling doesn't) and sporting events (you'll have to purchase Sling's sports add-on to get the same channels). In the end, it all comes down to your needs. So below, we've rounded up everything we could find about the three popular live TV plans to help you decide what you should go for.
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In recent years, DirecTV Stream has gained notoriety for being more expensive than most live TV streaming services, its prices often teetering on old-school cable territory. But some might argue that it’s worth it: it has unlimited DVR and screens, plus premium channels and RSNs. With that, however, comes complications and hidden fees, things that you don’t really have to worry about with leaner and cheaper plans like Sling Orange and Sling Blue.
Sling Orange already has Disney and ESPN covered for half the price of DirecTV Stream, while Sling Blue carries local channels, depending on where you are. Purchasing both still saves you so much compared to DirecTV, but then again, maybe budget isn’t an issue for you.
Below, we compare all three of these popular live TV plans and see how they match up against each other in terms of channels, yes, but also: DVR storage, free trial availability, and device compatibility. "
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It’s true that Fubo is more expensive than Sling Orange and Sling Blue combined, but is it worth it? If you need all 190 of its channels, maybe. But if you’re happy with the usual live channels plus Disney and ESPN, then Sling Orange should suffice. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for more entertainment options, then maybe Sling Blue, what with its extra offerings like FX, Nat Geo, and E!, is more your style. It even has local channels in select markets, though Fubo admittedly has wider coverage.
But content aside, how do these three popular live TV streaming services match up when it comes to features like DVR storage, device compatibility, and free trial availability? We look into that and more below, so read on if you want to know which among the three is the best fit for you.
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Much has already been said about Sling Orange vs Sling Blue (and Sling Orange + Blue) but what if we compare these Sling plans to the more affordable Philo? There are some overlaps, but each has its own exclusive channels. For Sling Orange, it's Disney and ESPN, for Sling Blue, it's Bravo, FX, and local channels in select markets, and for Philo, it's Paramount, MTV, and Nickelodeon. Now, if you had the budget, you could just purchase them all for a comprehensive channel lineup. But if you're only after one or two, then we're here to help you pick the live TV service best suited for your needs. Read on to see how their channels, DVR storage, and device compatibility compare.
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Frndly, Now TV, and Philo, in that order, are some of the most affordable live TV services on the market right now. But how do they stack up against each other? It depends on what you're looking for. In terms of content, Philo and Now aren't all that different, except Now, despite being cheaper, has Peacock Premium built-in in the package. Meanwhile, the lower-priced Frndly may have fewer channels than the two, but it is the only one with The Curiosity Channel and Dove if you're after more wholesome content. In terms of accessibility, Now TV may be harder to get since it is exclusive to Xfinity internet users. Its DVR storage is also limited to 20 hours, whereas Philo and Frndly are unlimited. You can read our comprehensive guide below to further compare all three of these services and see which is the best fit for you.
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We all know Philo and Frndly TV are budget-friendly alternatives to more stacked (or is it bloated?) live TV streaming services. But how do they compare to the popular Sling Blue plan? You'll be surprised to know that Philo has notable channels the two others don't, namely, Paramount Network, MTV, and Nickelodeon. And for its part, the family-friendly Frndly is the only one among the three to have QVC and The Weather Channel (though it is also the only one without Discovery). But if local news is your priority, then Sling Blue might have them all beat: in select markets, it offers local NBC, Fox, and ABC networks.
The downside to Sling Blue, however, is its limited DVR storage. Unlike Philo and Frndly, which have unlimited cloud DVR, you can only record up to 50 hours on Sling. So, whether you're comparing channels, DVR, device compatibilities, or free-trial lengths, you can read below to see how all three services match up to one another.
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It's hard to compete with Frndly TV and Philo when it comes to price. Even Sling, what with all the recent price hikes, is now closer to premium than affordable. But how do these budget-friendly live TV services match up to Sling's Orange plan?
While all are generally family-friendly, they do have their unique offerings. Philo is the only one with the Discovery Channel and TLC, for instance, while only Frndly has Dove and Curiosity Channel. But depending on your needs, Sling Orange might have them all beat by being the only service among the three to have all Disney and ESPN channels.
But we're not just looking at channels, are we? There's device compatibility and DVR storage to consider, while free trials can make or break your choice (Sling famously does not offer a trial). Read on to learn more about how these services stack up against each other.
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As the long list of streaming price hikes gets even longer, free, ad-based streaming models are an oasis for the price concious consumer. Below, we count down the best streaming services available on the iPhone app store.
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How do two of the cheapest cord-cutting options stack-up against the pricey giant of Youtube TV?
You'd be surprised to know that Frndly and Philo have some channels that Youtube TV doesn't, for example A&E. And Frndly TV has Curiosity Channel, which neither Youtube nor Philo carry. Still, obviously, Youtube TV boasts a long lineup that Philo and Frndly can't compete with.
On the device front, Frndly TV is not available on some major devices for example Samsung Smart TVs.
Below we look at each streaming service's channels, device availability, and pricing.
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Last year, Amazon Prime released some of the most-talked-about titles of the season, including the deliciously disturbing Saltburn, the hilarious Bottoms, and the crowd-pleasing The Burial. But there were also underrated gems that flew under the radar like Cassandro, Polite Society, and A Thousand and One (please see those if you haven't yet). The point is, for all the mediocre films and TV shows big streamers like Amazon Prime pump out, there are actually a handful that are worth your time. In this article, we're gathering the best 2024 movies on Amazon Prime that you can stream right now. Make sure you refresh the page or check back as we'll be updating the list as we go through the year.
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Nothing gets at the heart of humanity quite like a documentary. Narrative films are wonderful and artistic to be sure, but if you're after something real, then you tune in to real life. So whether that means putting on a solid true crime story, a profile of a fascinating artist, an educational tour of a momentous event, or a behind-the-scenes look at an incredible feat, we're here to let you know your best options this year. Below are the best 2024 documentaries so far. We'll have our eyes peeled for new entries as we go through the year, so make sure you keep tabs on this page.
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Last year, three foreign-language movies were up for the Best Picture Academy award: Anatomy of a Fall, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest. Usually, films not in English are relegated to International Feature, so this is an unprecedented move on the Academy's part. To be sure, there's still a lot to be done for full and fair representation, but it's an encouraging step in the right direction, one that will hopefully lead to more people appreciating the diverse beauty of world cinema. And so, on that note, we're compiling a list of the best foreign-language movies that have come out this 2024. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled and updating this article as we move along the year, but for our money, these are the most enjoyable so far that are available to stream.
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Every streaming price* hike is listed below.
- October 17th, 2024. Hulu raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (No ads cost $18.99, previously $17.99)
- October 17th, 2024. Disney+ raised the price of every plan by $2 (No ads cost $15.99, previously $13.99)
- August 20th, 2024. Paramount+ raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $12.99, previously $11.99)
- July 18th, 2024. Peacock raised the price of every plan by $2 (Premium costs $7.99, previously $5.99)
- June 12th, 2024. Philo raised its subscription price from $25 to $28
- June 4th, 2024. Max raised the price of its ad-free plans by $1
- February 12th, 2024. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Blue from $40 to $45
- February 12th, 2024. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $55 to $60
- February 1st, 2024. Fubo TV raised the price of every plan by an average of $5 (Pro costs $79.99, previously $75.99)
- November 5th, 2023. DirecTV Stream raised the price of every plan by an average of $5 (Choice costs $108.99, previously $99.99)
- November 2nd, 2023. Discovery+ raised its subscription price from $6.99 to $8.99
- October 23rd, 2023. Apple TV+ raised its subscription price from $6.99 to $9.99
- October 18th, 2023. Netflix raised the price of every plan by $2 to $3 (Premium costs $22.99, previously $19.99)
- October 12th, 2023. Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $10.99 to $13.99
- October 12th, 2023. Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $14.99 to $17.99
- October 12th, 2023. ESPN+ raised its subscription price from $9.99 to $10.99
- August 17th, 2023. Peacock raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $5.99, previously $4.99)
- June 27th, 2023. Paramount+ raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $11.99, previously $9.99)
- March 17th, 2023. YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $64.99 to $72.99
- February 11th, 2023. Max raised its ad-free plan price from $14.99 to $15.99
- December 8th, 2022. Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $7.99 to $10.99
- December 8th, 2022. Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $12.99 to $14.99
- December 8th, 2022. Hulu with Live TV raised its subscription price from $70 to $75
- November 4th, 2022. Sling TV raised the prices of Sling Blue and Sling Orange from $35 to $40
- November 4th, 2022. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $50 to $55
- October 24th, 2022. Apple TV+ raised its subscription price from $4.99 to $6.99
- January 14th, 2022. Netflix raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $19.99, previously $17.99)
- November 19th, 2021. Hulu with Live TV raised its subscription price from $65 to $70
- October 8th, 2021. Hulu raised its ad-free plan price from $11.99 to $12.99
- May 25th, 2021. Philo raised its subscription price from $20 to $25
- March 26th, 2021. Disney+ raised its ad-free plan price from $6.99 to $7.99
- January 27th, 2021. Sling TV raised the prices of Sling Blue and Sling Orange from $30 to $35
- January 27th, 2021. Sling TV raised the price of Sling Orange + Blue from $45 to $50
- October 29th, 2020. Netflix raised its Premium plan from $15.99 to $17.99
- July 1st, 2020. YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $49.99 to $64.99
- April 10th, 2019. YouTube TV raised its subscription price from $39.99 to $49.99
- January 15th, 2019. Netflix raised the price of every plan by $1 to $2 (Premium costs $15.99, previously $13.99)
Chart of price hikes for the six major streamers
Chart of price hikes for live TV cord-cutting services
What's the difference between price increases and ad plans?
Price hikes and ad-supported plans are different sides of the same coin: both are ways for streamers to increase profits. If a streamer wants to avoid the dreaded "price hike" accusation, then it will remove certain features, one of them being ad-free viewing. Amazon Prime, for example, can offer the same price it's had for years because it now includes ads. More recently, AMC+ got to lower its steep price by introducing ads, while Netflix got rid of its famous Basic plan to further push its ad-supported plan as the cheapest one you can get on the platform. Basically, more ad revenue = more costs saved for the streamers.Why do streaming services increase their prices?
Between rising production costs, dwindling subscriber growth, and labor strikes, streaming services are having to shell out way more money than they used to. It was easy to sell low at first when the competition wasn't as cutthroat and the market was not as saturated. But now that everyone is on board the cord-cutting ship, prices are going back up to the way they were.Which streaming service has increased its price the most?
That honor goes to Netflix, which has consistently been upping its price since 2019. It's followed closely by Sling TV, Disney+, and Hulu, despite all three of these services offering some pretty affordable bundles.Which streaming service has never increased its prices?
Amazon Prime has never increased its price since it introduced Prime Video as a standalone service in 2016. Perhaps in an attempt to retain that reputation, it now has ads but gives viewers the option to remove them for an extra $2.99/month.When will Netflix increase its price next?
Historically, Netflix has introduced a price change every 1 to 2 years. Since the platform dramatically raised its prices early last year, Netflix will likely increase its price again later this year or early next year.Read also:
2024 may have just begun, but it's already shaping up to be a productive year for Netflix. In the US, plenty of new films from all over the world are already streaming on the platform, including blockbusters like Lift and charming animation films like Orion and the Dark, but whether they're any good and available over at the Great White North is what this article will try to answer.
Below are the best movies released this 2024 that are streaming on Netflix Canada thus far.
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The year has just begun but Netflix is already releasing new movies almost every day. Granted, many of them are easy-to-film comedy specials, but if you comb through all that fluff, there are actually a couple of worthwhile gems worth checking out. From blockbusters, indies, world cinema entries, and everything in between, here are the newest Netflix movies that are worth checking out this 2024.
We'll be regularly updating this list as new movies arrive on Netflix, so make sure you bookmark this page for easy reference. Lastly, if you want to catch up on last year's best, we also have our favorite 2023 Netflix movies rounded up in this list.
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