With an abundance of options to pick from, finding the right streaming service can be tough, especially if you’re on a budget. We’ve covered other budget-friendly streaming platforms in the past, but Philo is another great option for those who require live TV without breaking the bank.
Founded in 2009 as Tivli, Philo is an American internet television company that is owned by A&E Networks, AMC Networks, Paramount Global, and Warner Bros. Discovery. You’ll find content from all four companies across the streamer which has over 800,000 subscribers.
If you’re thinking about switching from cable or a higher-priced live TV service, here’s everything we know about Philo to make your decision easier.
Which Devices Support Philo?
To stream your favorite shows and movies on Philo, the first thing you’ll need is an internet connection. Secondly, you’ll have to visit Philo’s website or the app to create an account and sign up for the service. Finding Philo is simple as it is available on many popular devices, including, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iOS, and Android.
What Channels Are Available on Philo?
As a budget-conscious streaming service, Philo offers many popular networks that allow subscribers to watch their favorite shows without breaking the bank. There are over 140+ channels available to watch live on Philo and you can check out the list below.
- A&E
- AccuWeather Network
- All Reality WE tv
- All Weddings WE tv
- AllBlk Gems
- AMC
- AMC Thrillers
- American Heroes Channel
- Anger Management
- Animal Planet
- ANIME x HIDIVE
- Are We There Yet?
- aspireTV
- AXS TV
- BBC America
- BBC World News
- BET
- BET Her
- Catchy Comedy
- Cheddar News
- Chicken Soup for the Soul
- CINEVAULT Westerns
- CINEVAULT: 80’s
- CINEVAULT: Classics
- CINEVAULT: Murder & Mayhem
- CLEO TV
- CMT
- Comedy Central
- Comedy Dynamics
- Confess by Nosey
- Cooking Channel
- Cowboy Way
- Crackle
- Crime + Investigation
- Deck the Hallmark
- Destination America
- Discovery Channel
- Discovery Family
- Discovery Life
- Drag Race Universe
- EarthxTV
- Ebony TV by Lionsgate
- FailArmy
- Fandor
- FETV
- FMC
- Food Network
- FYI
- Game Show Central
- Game Show Network
- get
- Great American Faith & Living
- Great American Family
- Gusto TV
- Hallmark Channel
- Hallmark Drama
- Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
- HDNet Movies
- Heroes & Icons
- HerSphere
- HGTV
- History
- IFC
- IFC Films Picks
- INFAST
- INSP
- INTROUBLE
- Investigation Discovery
- INWONDER
- Kin
- Law&Crime
- Lifetime
- LMN
- Logo
- Magnolia Network
- MeTV
- MeTV+
- MGM+
- MGM+ Hits
- MGM+ Marquee
- Military History Channel
- Motor Trend
- MOVIES!
- MovieSphere by Lionsgate
- MTV
- MTV Classic
- MTV Live
- MTV2
- Mythical 24/7
- Nashville
- Nick Jr.
- Nickelodeon
- Nicktoons
- Oprah Winfrey Network
- OuterSphere by Lionsgate
- Outside
- Paramount Network
- People Are Awesome
- PlayersTV
- pocket.watch
- Pop TV
- Portlandia
- REELZ
- RetroCrush
- REVOLT
- Revry
- Ryan and Friends
- Science Channel
- Screambox TV
- Slightly Off IFC
- Smithsonian Channel
- Sony Movies
- Start TV
- STARZ
- STARZ Encore
- STARZ Kids & Family
- Stories by AMC
- Story Television
- Sundance TV
- Tastemade
- Tastemade Home
- TastemadeTravel
- TeenNick
- The Bob Ross Channel
- The Pet Collective
- The Walking Dead Universe
- TLC
- Travel Channel
- TV Land
- TV One
- UPtv
- USA TODAY
- Vevo ’80s
- Vevo ’90s
- Vevo Country
- Vevo Features
- Vevo Hip-Hop
- Vevo Pop
- VH1
- Vice
- WE tv
- Yule
*Networks are available as add-ons, stay up to date with the latest channels as they are subject to change
Plans, Pricing, Add-Ons & Features
Philo offers subscribers 70+ live channels in its base plan for the low price of $25 per month. Popular channels include A&E, AMC, BET, Food Network, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, VH1, and more.
You can stream on up to three devices at the same time and users can create up to 10 profiles per account. Plus, record your favorite shows with unlimited DVR and save them for a year.
Although the streamer only has one plan, if you’re interested in adding on more channels, you have a few different options and they each come with a 7-day free trial:
- MGM+: For an additional $6 per month, the MGM+ add-on features thousands of the latest hits, fan favorites, original series, documentaries, and comedy specials – all commercial-free streaming on MGM+, MGM+ Marquee, and MGM+ Hits.
- STARZ: The STARZ add-on gives you access to today’s hits, classic movies, and bold original series – all commercial-free on STARZ, STARZ ENCORE, and STARZ Kids & Family for $10 more per month.
- Movie & More: At an additional $3 per month, the Movies & More add-on is the lowest-priced option and it features award-winning films, cult classics, celebrity stories, documentaries, and more on HDNet Movies, Fandor, REELZ, Sony Movies, and FMC.