Have you been thinking about getting Philo. Have questions about the service? What’s the price? DVR? and more? Today, we are going to break down everything you need to know about Philo.
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. Giving it access to over 70 live TV channels for just $25 a month. Now it also includes access to dozens of additional free channels.
So how does it keep its price down to just $25? Philo helps keep the price of its service down by not offering sports and many of the major news channels.
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.
Here is our video review of Philo and you can read more about the service below the video:
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?
Philo lineup includes over 70 live channels, while Frndly‘s subscribers can watch over 40 channels live and on-demand (channel listings are subject to change).
| Channels | Philo |
| A&E | ✓ |
| AccuWeather Network | ✓ |
| AMC | ✓ |
| American Heroes Channel | ✓ |
| Animal Planet | ✓ |
| aspireTV | ✓ |
| AXS TV | ✓ |
| BBC America | ✓ |
| BBC World News | ✓ |
| BET | ✓ |
| BET Her | ✓ |
| Philo | |
| CLEO TV | ✓ |
| CMT | ✓ |
| Comedy Central | ✓ |
| Cooking Channel | ✓ |
| Cowboy Way Channel | ✓ |
| Crime + Investigation | ✓ |
| Decades | ✓ |
| Deck the Hallmark | ✓ |
| Destination America | ✓ |
| Discovery Channel | ✓ |
| Discovery Family | ✓ |
| Discovery Life | ✓ |
| Philo | |
| FETV | ✓ |
| Food Network | ✓ |
| FYI | ✓ |
| Game Show Network | ✓ |
| getTV | ✓ |
| Great American Family | ✓ |
| Great American Living | ✓ |
| Hallmark Channel | ✓ |
| Hallmark Drama | ✓ |
| Hallmark Movies & Mysteries | ✓ |
| Philo | |
| Heroes & Icons | ✓ |
| HGTV | ✓ |
| History | ✓ |
| IFC | ✓ |
| INSP | ✓ |
| Investigation Discovery | ✓ |
| Law&Crime | ✓ |
| Lifetime | ✓ |
| LMN | ✓ |
| Logo | ✓ |
| Magnolia Network | ✓ |
| MeTV | ✓ |
| Philo | |
| Motor Trend | ✓ |
| MTV | ✓ |
| MTV Classic | ✓ |
| MTV Live | ✓ |
| MTV2 | ✓ |
| Nick Jr. | ✓ |
| Nickelodeon | ✓ |
| Nicktoons | ✓ |
| Oprah Winfrey Network | ✓ |
| Paramount Network | ✓ |
| Pop TV | ✓ |
| Philo | |
| REVOLT | ✓ |
| Science Channel | ✓ |
| Smithsonian Channel | ✓ |
| Start TV | ✓ |
| Story Television | ✓ |
| Sundance TV | ✓ |
| Tastemade | ✓ |
| TeenNick | ✓ |
| TLC | ✓ |
| Philo | |
| Travel Channel | ✓ |
| TV Land | ✓ |
| TV One | ✓ |
| UPtv | ✓ |
| VH1 | ✓ |
| Vice | ✓ |
| WE tv | ✓ |
| FMC* | ✓* |
| HDNet Movies* | ✓* |
| REELZ* | ✓* |
| Philo | |
| Sony Movies* | ✓* |
| MGM+* | ✓* |
| MGM+ Hits* | ✓* |
| MGM+ Marquee* | ✓* |
| STARZ* | ✓* |
| STARZ Encore* | ✓* |
| STARZ Kids & Family* | ✓* |
Plans, Pricing, Add-Ons & Features
Philo offers subscribers 70+ live channels 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 $9 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.