How to Watch Freeform Live Without Cable in 2021

You can watch the Freeform live without cable with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. In this article, we’ll help you decide which option is best for you.

Before we get going, why not check out our new live Freeform TV guide? It lets you quickly find out what’s currently playing as well as what’s up next. It’s how we were able to see that the original Jumanji movie from 1995 was playing at publication. If you’re not familiar with Freeform you can use our guide to figure out the type of programs that it normally airs. It’s all free and you don’t have to sign up with anything to access it.

Watch Freeform with fuboTV

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When sports-oriented streamer fuboTV partnered with Disney earlier this year and added ESPN and several other Disney-owned channels to its menu, it fully established itself as a go-to service for sports fans. Since Freeform is a part of the new channels that it added, it’s also significantly more family friendly. A number of important feature upgrades landed on the service in 2020 as well.

fuboTV Pricing and Package

fuboTV recently slimmed down its menu of subscriptions to two main options: fubo Family and fubo Elite. The Elite plan has all the feature upgrades and it also comes with a channel add-on pack called fubo Extra. If you want that pack but you don’t need the extra features, you can get it (or any of the other extra features) separately.

You can learn more about fuboTV’s subscription plans here.

Family 7-day free trial $64.99/ month	114 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space ESPN SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on	SIGN UP
Family Plan with Showtime 7-day free trial $74.99/ month	114 channels 2 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space ESPN SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on	SIGN UP
Ultra 7-day free trial $84.99/ month	196 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space ESPN SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on	SIGN UP

*Note that in order to see the Family, Entertainment, and Ultra plans, you need to first press "Start Free Trial." After you create an account, you'll see all of these plans.

fuboTV Channels

Freeform is a part of the main channel lineup. That’s good news, because it means that you don’t have to buy any channel packs to get it. You get over 100 channels in all when you join. Various add-on packs let you get more. These include Sports Plus with NFL RedZone, fubo Cycling, International Sports Plus, Adventure Plus, Latino Plus, RAI Italia, TV5MONDE, Portuguese Plus, Entretenimiento Plus and fubo Extra.

You can see a full channel list here.

fuboTV Supported Devices

fuboTV has apps for all the major devices that cord-cutters use. These include Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and many others. There are no significant holes or weaknesses here.

You can learn more about fuboTV’s supported devices here.

fuboTV Simultaneous Streams

fuboTV used to be a bit behind here but the addition of a five-stream upgrade in 2020 changed that. Now that you can stream to up to five devices at the same time through one fuboTV account, this streamer is even more family friendly than it was at launch.

You can learn more about fuboTV simultaneous streams here.

fuboTV DVR

fuboTV used to be about average in terms of recording features, but another 2020 upgrade boosted the maximum recording limit to 1000 hours. The fubo Family plan comes with 250 hours, which is competitive compared to DVR plans from other streamers.

You can learn more about the fuboTV DVR here.

fuboTV On-Demand Library

Since fuboTV doesn’t come bundled with an on-demand service, you may have to rely on Netflix or some other similar service to fill in the entertainment gaps when nothing good is on. The on-demand vault is somewhat meager compared to what some of fuboTV’s competitors offer. The 72-hour Lookback feature comes in handy when you want to watch recently aired TV shows and sports programs, though.

Watch Freeform on Sling TV

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Sling TV pioneered streaming services years ago when it became one of the very first live TV services to offer an alternative to traditional cable.

Sling TV Pricing and Packages

There are two base plans you can choose from after you sign up for Sling TV: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. If you get both of the base plans you can get a discount, but if you get one you’ll pay half the price of a normal streaming service subscription. For a few dollars more per month, you can customize your entertainment lineup with Sling TV’s various add-on channel packs.

Sling Orange Limited time offer $35.00/ month	30+ channels ESPN Try 3 days free 1 simultaneous stream.	TRY FREE
Sling Blue Limited time offer$35.00/ month	45+ channels Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC Try 3 days free 3 simultaneous streams	TRY FREE
Sling Orange + Blue Limited time offer $50.00/ month	50+ channels ESPN Try 3 days free 4* simultaneous streams	TRY FREE

* You get 1 stream for Sling Orange channels and up to 3 simultaneous streams for Sling Blue channels.

To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.

Sling TV Channels

The plan you want to get if you want Freeform is Sling Orange. It has about 30 channels, including ESPN and many other Disney-owned networks.

To learn more about Sling TV channels, check here.

Sling TV Supported Devices

When it comes to devices, Sling TV has good compatibility:

TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all versions), Chromecast, Roku (LT and up), AirTV.
Smart TVs: LG TV (Web OS 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, as well as select 2016-2018 models), Samsung TV (2016 through 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV, Mi TV.
Mobile devices and tablets: Android (4.4 and up), iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
Game consoles: Xbox One.
Desktop browsers: Chrome on Mac and Windows recommended.

Check here for more info on Sling TV’s supported devices.

Sling TV Simultaneous Streams

None of the Sling Orange channels can be streamed to more than one screen at a time. That could cause an issue if you intend on sharing your account. The limit for Sling Blue channels is three simultaneous streams.

To learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.

Sling TV DVR

One of the biggest feature upgrades to come to Sling TV in recent years was its DVR revamp. Instead of limiting the DVR to Sling Blue, it now works with Sling Orange. That means that sports fans can now record ESPN. You get only ten hours to start but you can boost that limit to 50 hours with a paid upgrade.

To learn more about Sling TV’s DVR, check here.

Sling TV On-Demand Library

Like other streaming services that specialize in live TV, Sling TV does have a small selection of on-demand content you can watch anytime you want. Most of the titles are recently aired TV shows.

Watch Freeform on Hulu with Live TV

Hulu isn’t just an on-demand video service anymore, thanks to Hulu with Live TV. Once you sign up, you’ll get a variety of live TV channels as well as complimentary access to the main Hulu site.

Hulu with Live TV Pricing and Packages

The main subscription (which comes with live channels and Hulu) is the best subscription that Hulu with Live TV offers, but there are some other plans available that are cheaper. Check the link below for more details.

Hulu + Live TV
7-Day Free Trial
$64.99/ month

67 Channels

2 simultaneous streams

ESPN and Disney

For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s plans, click here.

Hulu with Live TV Channels

Though Hulu with Live TV doesn’t carry quite as many channels as some streaming service providers, it’s hard to find any weaknesses in Hulu with Live TV’s channel menu. There’s a little something for everyone. The news and sports lineups are particularly strong.

Click here to see the full list of Hulu with Live TV channels.

Hulu with Live TV Supported Devices

Hulu with Live TV has above average support for TV devices:

Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain Samsung and LG televisions as well as some devices based on Amazon Fire TV or Roku.
Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
Desktop browsers: Most browsers.

Click here to learn more about devices that work with Hulu with Live TV.

Hulu with Live TV Simultaneous Streams

This streaming service has one of the most flexible features when it comes to account sharing. You can stream to an unlimited number of devices on your home network with a feature upgrade called Unlimited Streams.

Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s simultaneous streams.

Hulu with Live TV DVR

Hulu with Live TV’s base DVR is somewhat limited. You can’t fast forward past commercials, for example. The Enhanced Cloud DVR upgrade unlocks fast forwarding and gives you 200 hours of recording time instead of 50.

Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s DVR.

Hulu with Live TV On-Demand Library

Compared to all the streaming services mentioned above, Hulu with Live TV’s on-demand catalog blows the competition out of the water. All Hulu with Live TV subscribers that get the main plan can access all the on-demand content that regular Hulu subscribers enjoy.

Watch Freeform on AT&T TV NOW

AT&T TV NOW used to lag behind the other streaming services in many areas, but a series of upgrades have made it more competitive. It’s worth considering if you’re in the market for a streaming service that has Freeform.

AT&T TV NOW Pricing and Packages

AT&T TV NOW has six main plans, but features two of them: Max and Plus. Max comes with the new HBO Max on-demand service, hence the name. Plus is designed to compete with budget plans from other streaming services.

Plus 7-day free trial $55/ month	45+ channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space Add-ons like HBO and Showtime	SIGN UP
Max 7-day free trial $80/ month	60+ channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space HBO Max Included	SIGN UP

*Note that AT&T TV Now offers several other plans that are hidden until you click to sign up.

For more information about AT&T TV NOW plans, click here.

AT&T TV NOW Channels

Whatever plan you get, you’ll be able to watch Freeform through AT&T TV NOW. The expensive plans are pricey but they come with channels that most other streaming services don’t carry.

Click here to see the full list of AT&T TV NOW channels.

AT&T TV NOW Supported Devices

AT&T TV NOW has apps for most of the devices that are popular among cord-cutters:

Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: None.
Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
Game consoles: None.
Desktop browsers: Chrome and Safari.

Click here to learn more about devices that work with AT&T TV NOW.

AT&T TV NOW Simultaneous Streams

AT&T TV NOW’s simultaneous stream limit is three devices.

To learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s simultaneous streams, click here.

AT&T TV NOW DVR

At launch, there were not recording features at all. Now, however, you can record up to 500 hours of programming. The 500-hour DVR comes with all the plans.

Click here to learn more about how AT&T TV NOW’s DVR works.

AT&T TV NOW On-Demand Library

AT&T TV NOW has a 72-hour Rewind feature which is convenient for catching up with your favorite shows. The HBO Max on-demand service is robust and comparable to Netflix and Hulu.

Watch Freeform on YouTube TV

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Google’s new streaming service is called YouTube TV. Like the other streaming services mentioned above, YouTube TV carries Freeform. Other benefits include reasonably priced subscriptions, excellent features and more.

YouTube TV Pricing and Packages

YouTube TV recently raised its subscription rates. It’s not as cheap as it used to be, but it’s still a tempting deal because of its great support for local TV broadcast stations and excellent unlimited DVR.

To learn more about YouTube TV’s pricing options, click here.

YouTube TV Channels

Freeform is part of YouTube TV’s one-size-fits-all base subscription package. Unlike some streaming services, YouTube TV has excellent local TV station coverage. Because of this, there’s a big chance you’ll be able to stream your local ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX stations through the YouTube TV app if you subscribe.

To learn more about YouTube TV’s channel list, click here.

YouTube TV Supported Devices

Now that the YouTube TV app is back in the Amazon app store, YouTube TV has excellent TV device support:

TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku (most models).
Smart TVs: Android TV (select models), Samsung TV (2016+ models only), LG TV (2016+ models only), Vizio (select SmartCast models), Hisense (select models), Sharp (select models).
Mobile devices and tablets: Android (5.0 and up), iOS (9.1 and up).
Game consoles: Xbox One (all versions).
Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers.

Click here to learn more about YouTube TV supported devices.

YouTube TV Simultaneous Streams

YouTube TV supports three simultaneous streams. Three streams seems to be the standard among streaming services.

To learn more about YouTube TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.

YouTube TV DVR

YouTube TV’s has an unlimited cloud DVR. You don’t have to pay extra to use it, either.

Click here to learn more about YouTube TV’s DVR options.

YouTube TV On-Demand Library

YouTube TV has an above-average on-demand library compared to other similar services. Unfortunately, you have to pay extra and sign up for YouTube Premium to watch YouTube Originals.

To learn more about YouTube TV’s on-demad library, click here.

How to Watch Freeform on Amazon Fire TV

You can watch Freeform on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. Simply go to the Amazon Fire TV app store and click whatever live TV service appeals to you the most– or try them all.

How to Watch Freeform on Roku

You can watch Freeform on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. The process of installing a Roku app is the same as installing a smartphone app. Just look up the app you want to try and complete the sign-up process to get going.

How to Watch Freeform on Apple TV

You can watch Freeform on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. Apple’s app store has them all, so try them out for yourself and compare.

Freeform Go

If all you want to do is watch Freeform shows, hop over to the Freeform Go website or download the Freeform Go app. Because Freeform gives away a lot of its content online, you may be able to watch full episodes of your favorite Freeform show for free. In order to unlock a Freeform live stream, you have to log in with TV Everywhere. AT&T TV NOW and PlayStation Vue both work with TV Everywhere, but YouTube TV and Sling TV do not.

Freeform Go works on the web and on Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku Channel and Amazon Fire Stick.