Sling TV vs Hulu + Live TV

Sling is a flexible TV streaming service that connects you to the best live TV without rigid contracts.

Get monthly access to your favorite channels, add just the extras you’ll watch, and stop paying for all the fluff.

Need more flexibility? Subscribe to a 1 Day, 3 Day or 7 Day Pass anytime to upgrade with minimal commitment or watch 600+ free channels with Freestream.

Subscribers can record live TV and save it to their DVR with 50 hours of free DVR storage, and can extend to unlimited storage by adding Unlimited DVR for just $5/mo.

Sling’s DVR is in the cloud, which means you can watch your recorded content from any logged-in device, wherever you have Wi-Fi.

Local Now, AAC Network Extra, SEC Network+, Pluto, and any local channels added with an over-the-air antenna can’t be recorded.

Sling Orange subscribers can watch on 1 device at a time.

Sling Blue, Sling Latino, and Sling International subscribers can watch on up to 3 devices at once.

Sling Orange & Blue subscribers can watch on up to 4 devices at a time. However, there’s a few channels exclusive to Sling Orange that cannot be streamed simultaneously. You can watch 1 of your Sling Orange exclusive channels and up to 3 other channels at once.

Learn more about multi-device streaming.

We have an ever-changing list of thousands of TV shows and movies available on demand!

Use the search bar in your guide to see if your favorites are available.

Monthly subscribers can cancel anytime by visiting their account. You’ll continue to have access to Sling until the period you’ve paid for ends and won’t be charged again until you resubscribe.

Cancellation isn't necessary for 1 Day, 3 Day, or 7 Day Passes. Your subscription will end automatically and you won't be charged again until the next time you order a Sling pass or service.

Sling is proud to have flexible options. Come and go as you please!

Start watching live sports, news, and entertainment in just a few steps.

1. Create an account

2. Choose your channel lineup

3. Start watching

You can also watch Freestream until you’re ready to decide on the best plan for you! No account needed.

You’ll need a reliable internet connection of at least 3 Mbps and a supported device.

Sling works on streaming devices, smart TVs, mobile phones, computers, tablets, and more!

For a great experience watching on multiple devices, an internet speed of 25 Mbps is recommended. Check your internet speed.

Although there’s no free trial for Sling, a 1 Day Pass is a great way to try out a Sling Orange subscription and decide if it’s a good fit.

Anyone can watch limited channels on Freestream at no charge, and access doesn’t end after a few days like a free trial!

Watch CNN and BBC World News with any Sling subscription.

For more news, choose Sling Blue, which includes FOX News and MSNOW.

Explore your plan options.

Watch College NCAA football, NFL, WNBA, and more, live.

Pick the plan that includes the games, matches, and races you live for. Sling has ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS and more.

Explore sports channels.

Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue include live streaming of some local channels, but access depends on where you live.

Check which local channels are included in your area

Local channels are not included with Sling Orange.

If your area or preferred Sling plan doesn’t include local channels, you may be able to get local channels for free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna.

Sling is customizable! Start with a base plan, then build the perfect subscription for you by adding Premium plans and mini channel collections, like Entertainment Extra or Sports Extra.

Sling passes are short-term subscriptions to Sling’s Orange programming. These passes are a great way to see if Sling is a good fit, or to catch the must-watch event everyone’s talking about with no commitment.

Orange includes 34 popular channels including ESPN, TNT, CNN, AMC, and more.

Get a 1 Day Pass.

Yes! If you buy a 1 Day, 3 Day, or 7 Day Pass, you can add extras for the duration of your pass.

The price for extras will be prorated.

Anyone with a Sling account can order a 1 Day, 3 Day, or 7 Day Pass! 

Sling Orange access begins as soon as you complete your purchase.

You can upgrade from your 1 Day, 3 Day, or 7 Day Pass to a monthly subscription anytime from your account.

Remember, monthly subscriptions can be cancelled at any time. No lengthy contracts here.

No, cancellation isn’t available for these short-term subscriptions.

Sling is the most flexible TV streaming service, and also the best TV streaming value on the market.

For under $51 you can choose a monthly plan with the channels that matter most to you. Or, for $5, you can order a single day’s worth of programming to catch that special event everyone’s talking about!

If you’re switching from a traditional satellite service like DISH, the most similar experience is with Sling’s Total TV deal.

Total TV includes:

· Kids Extra

· Entertainment Extra

· News Extra

· Lifestyle Extra

· Sports Extra

· Heartland Extra

· Hollywood Extra

· Unlimited DVR

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