Whether you’re unhappy with YouTube TV’s price hikes or features, or it simply doesn’t offer some of the key channels you want, there are several noteworthy YouTube TV alternatives to explore. Keep reading to learn more about what Sling TV, Philo, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV bring to the table.
Before we start, we want to highlight a particularly relevant streaming service provider for news, sports, and entertainment. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming, as it has a rich catalog of 47 channels and over 10,000 hours of video on demand.
Fubo is the best YouTube TV alternative for sports fans
Source: Fubo
YouTube TV has a fairly sports-heavy streaming TV package. But if its sports options aren't quite enough for you, Fubo may be just the cable TV alternative you need.
Fubo pricing and packages
Fubo offers up to 230+ channels. Its Pro package has around 40 sports channels, while its Elite package offers over 50 sports channels.
Fubo Pro
Try 7 days free
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Stream on ten screens
- 180+ channels
$84.99/month
Fubo Elite
Try 7 days free
- Stream on ten screens
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- 250+ channels
- HD and 4K video quality
$94.99/month
Fubo Premier
Try 7 days free
- Stream on ten screens
- 250+ channels
- HD and 4K video quality
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Showtime included
$109.99/month
While the price of Fubo’s cheapest package (the Pro) is similar to YouTube TV’s Base plan, the Pro comes with a larger selection of channels. Fubo also offers the Disney channel and ESPN, making it a truly viable alternative to YouTube TV.
You can use this link to learn more about Fubo's pricing and packages, and you can use this link to read our Fubo review.
For a more in-depth comparison of YouTube TV versus Fubo, check out our article.
Philo is the budget-friendly YouTube TV alternative
Source: Philo
Many cord-cutters love Philo for its low-cost, large-channel package. Because Philo uses a "no sports, no locals" approach, it can afford to offer a large selection of channels you won't find on YouTube TV for less than half the price. As a result, many YouTube TV subscribers either opt for Philo as an alternative or even subscribe to both services at once.
Philo pricing and packages
You can get Philo for less than half of YouTube TV’s price tag.
Philo Base
Try 7 days free
- Unlimited cloud DVR saved for 1 year
- Stream on three screens
- Shows movies and 70+ channels
- 7-day free trial
$28/month
Philo's package comes with 60+ channels, and the service regularly adds channels to its line-up, as well. You can use this link for more information on Philo plans.
For a more in-depth comparison of YouTube TV versus Philo, check out our article, and read our Philo review to see if Philo’s right for you.
Sling TV is the best all-round sports and entertainment alternative to YouTube TV
Source: Sling TV
At a highly affordable price, Sling TV offers between 30-45+ channels, with a mixture of sports, local content, and entertainment. This makes Sling TV a decent alternative to YouTube TV for those who want a little bit of everything but want to avoid YouTube TV’s higher monthly rates.
Sling TV pricing and packages
Sling TV is one of the least expensive streaming services available, with the most basic packages (Sling Orange and Sling Blue) being nearly half the price of YouTube TV.
Sling Orange
$20 off your first month
- 30+ channels
- ESPN
- Stream on one device
$45.99/month
Sling Blue
$20 off your first month
- 40+ channels
- Local channels in select cities
- News and entertainment
- Stream on three screens
$45.99/month
Sling Orange & Blue
$20 off your first month
- General cable replacement
- 45+ channels
- Stream on three screens
$60.99/month
You can also combine Sling TV’s two streaming packages for a discount to get 50+ channels—read our Sling review to learn more.
For a more in-depth comparison of YouTube TV versus Sling TV, check out our article.
Hulu + Live TV is the same price as YouTube TV, with a better on-demand library
Source: Hulu With Live TV
If you love YouTube TV's channel line-up, but not its somewhat limited on-demand offerings, Hulu + Live TV may be the best alternative for you. You can get the service for a similar price to YouTube TV, while also getting a few benefits that make it a better service overall.
Hulu + Live TV pricing and packages
Hulu + Live TV subscribers get more than 90 channels, including Disney+ and ESPN+.
Hulu (with ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
$9.99/month
Hulu (no ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
- No ads
$18.99/month
Hulu Live TV only
- 90+ live channels
- Stream on two screens
$81.99/month
Hulu Live TV (with ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$82.99/month
Hulu Live TV (some ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$87.99/month
Hulu Live TV (no ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$95.99/month
There are also a few add-on channels you can attach to your service for an additional fee.
Use this link to learn more about Hulu's packages.
Or, for a more in-depth comparison of YouTube TV versus Hulu + Live TV, check out our article, and for a more in-depth look at Hulu + Live TV, check out our review.
Which service is the overall best alternative to YouTube TV?
Still can’t decide which streaming service to choose? Here’s some advice that’ll help you decide which YouTube TV alternative to get.
If you think YouTube TV is too expensive...
Sling TV offers one of the cheapest ways to get both sports and entertainment. For a low monthly fee, you can enjoy a fairly decent selection of cable TV channels.
If you want a similar experience for less money...
Hulu + Live TV is the way to go if you like YouTube TV's channel package, but want more on-demand content. It's the closest match to YouTube TV on the market.
If you don’t like YouTube TV’s interface...
Hulu + Live TV’s interface is the slickest looking cable replacement service we’ve seen thus far. We especially like the way Hulu seamlessly blends its on-demand content into its live TV menu. YouTube TV’s interface is also quite handsome, but its stripped-down program guide may be too basic for some.
If you hate watching ads...
If you dislike commercials as much as you hate expensive cable plans, skip YouTube TV and try out Hulu + Live TV instead. Hulu + Live TV has a good DVR, which allows you to zoom through broadcast network ads. Additionally, it’s one of the only streaming services that give you an upgrade that lets you cut out embedded on-demand ads.
Summing up our thoughts on YouTube TV alternatives
YouTube TV is a fine streaming service that is growing more popular with every passing year, but it's not perfect. There are some flaws with this service, and there are plenty of other options out there that might be better-suited to your needs. So, before you sign up for YouTube TV or continue paying for your subscription, read some of our reviews and guides to find the right service for you.
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