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Tubi
Free ad-supported on-demand library with live news channels.
★★★★★ 4.1$0/mo
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Cheapest live TV streaming services
US services sorted by listed monthly price. Prices change — check the provider before you sign up.
Short answer: the cheapest paid service we list is Frndly TV at $6.99/mo. If you can live with ads and no local channels, 9 free services cost nothing.
| # | Service | Price/mo | Free trial | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frndly TV | $6.99 | Yes | No |
| 2 | NFL+ | $7 | No | No |
| 3 | Peacock | $10.99 | No | Yes |
| 4 | ESPN+ | $11.99 | No | No |
| 5 | Paramount+ | $12.99 | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | FanDuel Sports Network | $20 | No | No |
| 7 | Philo | $28 | Yes | No |
| 8 | MLB.TV | $30 | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | ESPN Unlimited | $30 | No | Yes |
| 10 | Sling TV | $45.99 | No | No |
| 11 | Vidgo | $69.99 | No | No |
| 12 | YouTube TV | $82.99 | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Hulu + Live TV | $82.99 | No | Yes |
| 14 | Fubo | $84.99 | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | DIRECTV STREAM | $86.99 | Yes | Yes |
Free alternatives
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Pluto TV
Hundreds of free themed channels, no account needed.
★★★★★ 4.0$0/mo
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The Roku Channel
Free live channels and on-demand content on Roku, web and mobile.
★★★★★ 3.9$0/mo
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Plex Live TV
Free ad-supported live channels alongside your personal media server.
★★★★★ 3.8$0/mo
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Samsung TV Plus
Free live channels on Samsung TVs, phones and the web.
★★★★★ 3.7$0/mo
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Xumo Play
Free ad-supported live channels and on-demand titles.
★★★★★ 3.6$0/mo
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Sling Freestream
Free ad-supported live channels from Sling, no subscription needed.
★★★★★ 3.6$0/mo
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DistroTV
Free live channels with a strong international and multicultural selection.
★★★★★ 3.5$0/mo
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Local Now
Free ad-supported live local news, weather and entertainment channels.
★★★★★ 3.5$0/mo
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