Fubo vs Sling TV: Price, Channels, Features, & More


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Saying no to high-price cable and satellite subscriptions has become easier than ever thanks to the popularity of streaming services. Two of the most popular live TV streaming services are Fubo and Sling TV. Each has its pros and cons but they both give customers the flexibility of no annual contract.

If you’re looking for something affordable or various options that fit your needs, both of these services may have what you’re looking for. Each requires an internet connection and a monthly subscription that you cancel at any time.

Below is a breakdown of each service to help you determine which fits your needs the best.

Which Device Do I Need to Watch?

To begin streaming with Fubo and Sling TV all you need is an internet connection and a compatible device. The chart below shows which devices work with each service.

FuboSling TV
Roku
Fire TV
Apple TV
Android TV
Chromecast
iOS
Android
XBOX
Playstation

*Note: Chromecast will work on any Chromecast-supported device like Android TV and Google TV.

The Channels

After cutting the cord, you might be wondering what channels can you watch on Fubo and Sling TV. Each service carries some of the most popular live channels in news, entertainment, sports, and more. Fubo’s plans range from over 150 to 220 live channels and Sling offers plans with over 30 to 40+ channels, but each service offers many add-on channels.

Below is a breakdown of the local channels and the full lineup of each streamer. However, channels may vary depending on the package, plan, and viewer’s location.

Local Channels

Fubo and Sling TV offer local channels but Sling only offers ABC, FOX, and NBC in select markets.

Local ChannelsFuboSling TV
ABC
CBS
FOX
NBC
The CW

Full Channel Lineup

FuboSling TV
911 Network
A&E
ABC
ABC News✓*
Acorn
ACC Network
AccuWeather
Adult Swim
africanews
Al Jazeera (English)
ALLBLK
AMC
AMC+
American Heroes Channel
Animal Planet
Antena 3
At Home with Family Handyman
FuboSling TV
AXS TV
AXS TV NOW
Baby TV
Bally Sports RSNs
BBC
BBC World News
beIN SPORTS en Español
beIN Sports
beIN SPORTS 4
beIN SPORTS 5
beIN SPORTS 6
beIN SPORTS 7
beIN SPORTS 8
beIN SPORTS En Español
beIN SPORTS Xtra
beIN SPORTS Xtra En Español
BET
BET Her
BET Jams
BET Soul
Big Ten Network
Big Ten Network Alternate 2
Big Ten Network Alternate 3
Big Ten Network Alternate 4
Bloomberg Originals
Bloomberg Plus
Bloomberg Television
Bounce
Bravo
FuboSling TV
Canela
Cartoon Network
CBS
CBS News✓*
CBS Sports Network
CHARGE!
Cheddar News✓*
Cinefest
Cinemoi
Circle TV✓*
CleoTV
CMT
FuboSling TV
CNBC
CNBC World
CNN
Comedy Central
Comedy Dynamics
Comet
Contv
Cooking Channel
Court TV
Crackle
CuriosityStream
Dabl
Dark Matter
FuboSling TV
Destination America
Discovery
Discovery en Español
Discovery Familia
Discovery Family Channel
Discovery Life
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD
Docurama✓*
Dove Channel
DOX
DUST✓*
E!
EarthX TV
FuboSling TV
ESPN
ESPN Deportes
ESPN U
ESPN2
ESPNEWS
ESTRELLA
Estrella Games
Estrella News
euronews
euronews español
Fail Army✓*
FETV
Food Network
FuboSling TV
FOX
FOX Business Network
FOX Deportes
FOX LiveNOW
FOX News Channel
FOX Soul
FOX Sports 1
FOX Sports 2
FOX Weather
Freeform
fubo Movie Network
FuboSling TV
fubo Sports Network
fubo Sports Network 2
fuse
FX
FXM
FXX
fyi
Galavisión
getTV
GLORY Kickboxing
GolTV (Spanish)
Golf Channel
Great American Family
Great American Living
GRIT
Game Show Network (GSN)
Gusto✓*
FuboSling TV
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Drama
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Hallmark Movies Now
HereTV
Heroes & Icons
History
HGTV
HLN
Hogar
Hopster Learning
i24NEWS
FuboSling TV
IFC
INFAST✓*
INSP
Investigation Discovery
INWONDER
ION
ION Mystery
ION Plus
JTV
Justice Central
Law & Crime
Lifetime
Lifetime Movie Network
Local Now
FuboSling TV
Localish
Logo
Magellan
Magnolia Network
Mangolia Selects
Marquee Sports Network
MGM+
MLB Network
MLB Strike Zone
MotorTrend
MSNBC
MTV
FuboSling TV
MTV Classic
MTV Live
MTV2
MTVU
National Geographic
National Geographic Wild
National Geographic Mundo
NBA TV
NBC
NBC News NOW
NBC Universo
NBCLX
FuboSling TV
News 12 New York
Newsmax
NewsNation
NewsNet
NFL Network
NHL Network
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
NickMusic
Nicktoons
Noggin
Nosey✓*
Nuestra Tele
NTN 24
FuboSling TV
Origin Sports Network
Outdoor Channel
Outside TV
Outside TV+✓*
Outside TV Features
OWN
Oxygen True Crime
Pac-12 Insider✓*
Pac-12 Network
Paramount Network
Pasiones
FuboSling TV
People Are Awesome✓*
Perfect Game TV
Pixl
PFL
PlayKids
PokerGO✓*
POP
Popcornflix
Pursuit
QVC✓*
Real Madrid TV✓*
Real Nosey
FuboSling TV
REELZ
RetroPlex
RetroCrush✓*
Revolt TV
Revry
Revry News
RFD-TV
Science
Scripps News✓*
SEC Network
FuboSling TV
Showtime
Showtime 2
Showtime East
Showtime Extreme
Showtime Family Zone
Showtime Next
Showtime Showcase
Showtime West
Showtime Women
SHOxBET
Shudder
Smithsonian Channel
Sony Movie Channel
SPEEDVISION
Sportsman Channel
FuboSling TV
StartTV
STARZ
Stingray Karaoke
Sundance TV
Sundance Now
Swerve Sports
SYFY
Tastemade✓*
Tastemade en Español
Tastemade Home✓*
Tastemade Travel✓*
Tastemade+
TBS
TCM
TED
TeenNick
FuboSling TV
Telemundo
Telefe
Televisión Dominicana
Tennis Channel
TG Jr
The Big Dish
The Bob Ross Channel✓*
The CW
The Design Network✓*
The Elvis Presley Channel✓*
The Golf Channel
The Longhorn Network
FuboSling TV
The Pet Collective✓*
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel en Español
The Young Turks
ticker NEWS
Tigo Sports
TLC
Toon Goggles
Toon Goggles en Español
TNT
Tr3s
Travel Channel
True Crime
truTV
FuboSling TV
TUDN
TUDNxtra 1
TUDNxtra 10
TUDNxtra 11
TUDNxtra 2
TUDNxtra 3
TUDNxtra 4
TUDNxtra 5
TUDNxtra 6
TUDNxtra 7
TUDNxtra 8
TUDNxtra 9
TumbleBooks TV
TV Land
FuboSling TV
UniMás
Universal Kids
Univision
USA Network
FuboSling TV
VH1
Vice
WAPA América
WE TV
WeatherSpy
Weather Nation
Willow Cricket HD
Women’s Sports Network
World Fishing Network

*Channels available with Sling’s Freestream

**Channels vary based on plan, location, and are subject to change.

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Plans, Pricing, Add-on & Features

Sling TV and Fubo are competitively priced when compared to other live TV streaming services that offer the same value. What sets them apart is that Sling TV is more affordable and offers 3 plans: Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange + Blue, whereas Fubo offers a Pro, Elite, Premier, and Latino plan. Both offer their own sets of features like cloud DVR, multiple screens, and add-ons.

Below is a breakdown of the plans, pricing, features, and add-ons.

Plans & Pricing

Sling TV

Sling has three different plans which give streamers flexibility to find something for themselves and the whole family. Channels vary based on location, but you can check out the full lineup for each plan here.

  • Sling Blue – $40-$45 per month: Sling Blue is perfect for those who enjoy news and entertainment as it includes TNT, TBS, Bravo, HGTV, and CNN as part of its lineup of over 40 channels. Plus, record your favorites with 50 hours of DVR and stream on 3 devices simultaneously. Sling Blue is $45 per month in markets with ABC + NBC + Fox (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose).
  • Sling Orange – $40 per month: Sling Orange is ideal for sports and families as it includes ESPN, ESPN2, Disney, and CNN, as part of its lineup of over 30 channels. Plus, record your favorites with 50 hours of DVR and stream on 1 device.
  • Sling Orange & Blue – $55 per month: For the best of both worlds, Sling Orange & Blue unlocks and combines the best of the other two plans. Plus, record your favorites with 50 hours of DVR and stream Sling Orange channels on 1 device and Sling Blue channels on up to 3 devices simultaneously.

Sling Freestream

Freestream is Sling’s free ad-supported TV service. With Freestream, you can watch over 40,000 shows and movies on-demand and over 210 live channels. There’s no need for a credit card or a Sling account. However, if you create a free Sling account, you can enjoy a more personalized experience by favoriting your favorite channels, creating a user profile, and more.

Start streaming by signing up for Sling TV today.

Fubo

Fubo offers four different plans so customers can find something for themselves and the whole family. Channels will vary based on location, but you can see which package has which channels here.

  • Pro – $74.99 per month: Stream over 156 channels and 100+ sporting events. Record your favorite shows, events, and more with 1000 hours of DVR space and watch on up to 10 screens at home and two on the go with unlimited screens.
  • Elite – $84.99 per month: Stream over 218 channels and 130+ events in 4K. That’s channels from the Pro plan, plus fubo Extra (51 channels) and New Plus (11 channels), and record with 1000 hours of Cloud DVR and watch on up to 10 screens at home and two on the go with unlimited screens.
  • Premier – $94.99 per month: Stream 227 live channels and 130+ events in 4K. That’s everything from the Elite plan, pus Showtime live and on-demand, 1000 hours of cloud DVR space, up to 10 screens at home, and two on the go with unlimited screens.
  • Latino – $32.99 per month: Stream 48 Spanish-language channels and watch over 100 sporting events. Record with 250 hours of cloud DVR and watch up to 2 plans at once.

Fubo offers a free 7-day trial with each plan except Latino.

Regional Sports Fee

Fubo charges a Regional Sports Fee which is based on the number of Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) that are received in your area based on your zip code. The fee is not optional for those who live in an RSN market and it ranges from $10.99 to $14.00 per month, depending on how many RSNs you receive.

Sign up for Fubo to begin streaming.

Add-Ons

Both services have a number of add-on channels and features to give customers what they want and need depending on your household.

Sling TV

Subscribers to Sling TV can take advantage of a number of upgrades for one of the most customized streaming experiences. Sling has a mini channel collections called Sling Extras, additional DVR, and more.

Sling Extras

Customize your viewing experience and get the most out of Sling with Sling Extras. Both Sling Orange and Sling Blue subscribers can get the following add-ons:

  • Total TV Deal – $21 per month: Customers get all 7 Extras add-ons and DVR Plus.
  • 4 Extras Deal – $13 per month: Watch Kids Extra, News Extra, Lifestyle Extra and Comedy Extra at one low price.
  • DVR Plus – $5 per month: Up to 200 hours of DVR space so you can record your favorite shows and more.

Sling offers extras for each plan and an abundance of premium channels.

Sling Orange Extras

  • Sports Extra – $11 per month: Orange includes sports channels like ESPN, but with this add-on, you can stream: SEC Network, ACC Network, The Longhorn Network, Pac-12 Network, ESPNU, SEC Network , +ACC Network Extra, ESPNEWS, MLB Network, NBA TV, beIN SPORTS, Tennis Channel, NHL Network, and MLB Network Strikezone
  • Comedy Extra – $6 per month: This add-on is perfect for those who want more laughs and entertainment with networks that include: Paramount Network, MTV, Laff, truTV, FETV, MTV2, CMT, Logo, Revolt, GSN, and TV Land
  • Kids Extra – $6 per month: The add-on is designed to keep the kids happy and unlock access to Disney Junior, Disney XD, NickToons, TeenNick, Boomerang, and Baby TV.
  • News Extra – $6 per month: Stay informed with breaking news from across the world with live streams from BBC World News, NewsNation, NewsMax, HLN, Weather Nation, Science Channel, News18, CGTN, and Law & Crime.
  • Lifestyle Extra – $6 per month: Reality TV and lifestyle lovers can stream Magnolia Network, Hallmark Channel, VH1, Cooking Channel, FYI, WE TV, Lifetime Movies, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama.
  • Hollywood Extra – $6 per month: Classics, hit movies and more from REELZ, Heroes & Icons, Start TV, Grit, HDNet Movies, SundanceTV, Cinemoi, Turner Classic Movies, and Bounce.
  • Heartland Extra – $6 per month: Those who love outdoor sports can stream: World Fishing Network, INSP, Sportsman Channel, Pursuit, Outdoor Channel, Great American Family, Great American Living, American Heroes Channel, RFD-TV, Destination America, PixL, and The Cowboy Channel.

Sling Blue Extras

  • Sports Extra – $11 per month: Blue subscribers can watch sports on NFL RedZone, Big Ten Network, Pac-12, FOX Sports 2, Golf Channel, NHL Network, NBA TV, beIN SPORTS, MLB Network, Tennis Channel, and MLB Network Strike Zone.
  • Comedy Extra – $6 per month: Blue subscribers can enjoy more laughs from Paramount Network, MTV, Laff, FETV, MTV2, CMT, Logo, Revolt, GSN, and TV Land.
  • Kids Extra – $6 per month: Keep the kids entertained with NickToons, TeenNick, Boomerang, and BabyTV.
  • News Extra – $6 per month: Watch breaking news and in-depth reporting on Fox Business Network, NewsNation, CNBC, BBC World News, Law & Crime, NewsMax, Weather Nation, Science Channel, News18, NDTV 24×7, and CGTN.
  • Lifestyle Extra – $6 per month: Reality tv and lifestyle content lovers can stream Magnolia Network, Hallmark Channel, VH1, Cooking Channel, FYI, Oxygen True Crime, WE TV, Lifetime Movies, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama.
  • Hollywood Extra – $6 per month: Indies, classics, blockbusters, and more are available to stream on FXX, Heroes & Icons, FX Movies, REELZ, Start TV, Grit, HDNet Movies, SundanceTV, Cinemoi, Turner Classic Movies, and Bounce.
  • Heartland Extra – $6 per month: The best outdoor content on Nat Geo Wild, World Fishing Network, INSP, Pursuit, Sportsman Channel, Outdoor Channel, Great American Family, American Heroes Channel, Great American Living, Destination America, RFD-TV, PixL, and The Cowboy Channel.

Premium Add-ons

Add-OnMonthly PriceAdd-onMonthly Price
Showtime (9 channels)$10Hallmark Movies Now$6
Discovery+ (20+ channels)$4.99Here TV$8
Discovery+ (Ad-free) (20+ channels)$6.99Hopster$5
Acorn$6.99IFC Films Unlimited$6
ALLBLK$5.99Kartoon Channel$4
AMC+$7.99Magnolia Selects$5
BET+$10.99Monsters & Nightmares$3
Cinefest$5Noggin$8
Cinemoi$3Outside TV Features$1.99
Cocina On$3Pantaya$6
Comedy Dynamics$5PlayKids$5
CONtv$5Qello Concerts by Stingray$8
Curiosity Stream$3ScreamFlix$3
Desi Binge Mini (4 channels)$10Shudder$6
Docurama$5Stringray Karaoke$7
DOGTV$5Sundance Now$7
Dove Channel$5Tastemade+$3
DOX$3True Royalty TV$6
FlixLatino$3TumbleBooks$5
Gallery$5UP Faith & Family$5
Grokker$7Vix+$6.99
Warriors & Gangsters$3

Fubo

Fubo has more add-ons that give viewers the ability to customize their plans based on their viewing habits and interests.

Premium Add-ons

  • SHOWTIME + STARZ + MGM+ – $19.99 per month: Bundle three of the best premium channels for a low price and watch ad-free, live, and over 10,000 titles on-demand.
  • STARZ – $8.99 per month: Acess all of the STARZ live channels and on-demand titles
  • SHOWTIME – $10.99 per month: Original series, movies, boxing, a family of live channels, and Showtime’s on-demand library.
  • MGM+ – $5.99 per month: Access to MGM’s blockbusters, original series, and more.
  • Pantaya – $5.99 per month: Spanish-language blockbusters, originals, exclusives, and more.

Channel Add-ons

The streamer offers 13 different channel add-ons that feature various networks from sports to entertainment that are domestic and international.

  • Sports Plus with NFL RedZone – $10.99 per month: If you’re considering Fubo’s Pro plan but you need more sports and you love the NFL then this is the best add-on because it includes the following networks: NFL RedZone, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, MLB Strikezone, Stadium, Tennis Channel, Zona Futbol, ESPN U, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, ESPNEWS, GAME+, The Fight Network, Stadium 1, Stadium 2, Stadium 3, Pac-12 Arizona, Pac-12 Oregon, Pac-12 Los Angeles, Pac-12 Washington, Pac-12 Mountain, Pac-12 Bay Area, UNBEATEN, PickleTV, iMPACT! Wrestling, Racing America, Sportsgrid, World Poker Tour, FUEL TV, Next Level Sports, and CAMPUSLORE SPORTS.
  • Sports Lite – $9.99 per month: For Sports fans that aren’t in need of as much content as this add-on gives you access to NBA TV, MLB Network, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU and ESPNEWS
  • International Sports Plus – $6.99 per month: Those that are looking for more than domestic sports can stream the following international channels: fubo Latino Network, FOX Deportes, Zona Futbol, ESPN Deportes, GolTV (English), GolTV (Spanish), TyC Sports, fubo Sports Network 2, fubo Sports Network 5, FOX Soccer Plus, fubo Sports Network 7, fubo Sports Network 4, fubo Sports Network 3, fubo Sports Network 6, and fubo Sports Network 8.
  • NBA League Pass – $14.99 per month: For the NBA fan, NBA League Pass will enhance your regular season viewing experience by giving access to up to 40 out-of-market games a week.
  • Adventure Plus -$4.99 per month: For the fans of outdoor sports and adventures this add-on gives access to Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, MAVTV, INTROUBLE, Waypoint, Outside, and WIRED2fish.
  • FOX Nation – $5.99 per month: The SVOD service to Fox News Channels offers a library of over 180 shows and thousands of programming hours of original shows, series, and exclusives.
  • fubo Extra – $7.99 per month: Sports, movies, kids channels and more is offered in this add-on that gives the whole family something to watch. Networks include the following: Cooking Channel, GSN, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, Sony Movie Channel, Zona Futbol, INSP, CNBC World, Tennis Channel, TeenNick, Nicktoons, NickMusic, MTV2, Logo, BET Jams, MTVU, MTV Live, MTV Classic, BET Soul, BET Her, Destination America, Discovery Life, Science, American Heroes Channel, Discovery Family Channel, National Geographic Wild, Pac-12 Network, ESPN U, DUST, ESPNEWS, SEC Network, FXM, True Crime, 911 Network, PokerGO, Circle TV, Great American Living, WeatherSpy, People Are Awesome, Outside, Justice Central, At Home with Family Handyman, Nosey, Revry, INWONDER, RetroCrush, TED, The Elvis Presley Channel, Real Nosey, and Magellan.
  • New Plus – $2.99 per month: Get the latest in news nationally and around the world with channels such as NewsNet, Bloomberg TV+, i24NEWS, africanews, euronews, CNBC World, Bloomberg Originals, Cheddar News, The Young Turks, ticker NEWS, and Revry News
  • Foreign Language Add-ons: Fubo offers add-ons featuring the best Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese language networks: RAI Italia ($8.99 per month), Latino Plus ($19.99 per month), TV5MONDE ($9.99 per month), Portugues Plus ($14.99 per month), and Entretenimento Plus ($9.99 per month)

Feature Upgrades

  • Cloud DVR 250 – $9.99 per month: Boost DVR space to 250 hours and you can store your favorite shows, movies, and more for as long as you want.
  • Cloud DVR 1000 – $16.99 per month: Need more space? This feature gives you up to 1000 hours of DVR space.
  • Family Share- $5.99 per month: Share with family and let three people stream at the same time.
  • Unlimited Screens – $9.99 per month: Sharing is caring and you can watch up to 10 devices at once on your home internet connection, plus two on the go, and add the Family Share for an extra screen on the go.

Sign up for Fubo to take advantage of these features and stream for free for the first 7 days.

Which Should You Subscribe To?

Fubo and Sling TV are two of the most popular streaming services on the market and both are unique in their own way. Fubo has a lot of content and channels with many different add-on packages available. Sling is more affordable with tons of standalone add-ons available for a more customized experience. Depending on your budget and what type of content you enjoy, you cannot go wrong with either.

Sign up for Sling TV now and get half off your first month and try Fubo for free for the first 7 days.

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