They offer many of the same stations, but you’ll spend much less if you go with Philo.

However, with that savings come some tradeoffs,including fewer popular channels and fewer devices to stream from.

Overall Findings

Over 40 channels.

News and sports access.

Wide variety of options.

Almost twice as expensive.

Only one plan for everyone.

Content: Sling TV Has Much More Content

More expensive.

Includes news and sports.

Past content available on-demand.

One package available with add-on options.

Most of these are focused on entertainment but there are also reality and music channels.

Don’t expect any major news networks like ABC, NBC, or CBS.

There are also no major sports networks included.

you could also purchase AMC+, MGM+, STARZ, and more as add-ons to the plan.

Sling offers packagesto let users “customize” their TV-watching experience.

Features: Philo Offers More Services for Less

Includes Cloud DVR.

50 to 200 hours of DVR storage based on plan.

Stream from one to four devices based on plan.

Stream from three devices.

Philo includes a cloud DVR service with unlimited storage.

Anything you save in your DVR cloud account will stay there for a year.

Or you’re free to upgrade to 200 hours for $5 extra per month.

If you upgrade to Orange + Blue, you get four simultaneous streams.

Accessibility: Browsing Experience Roughly the Same

Dark theme interface.

Supported by major streaming devices.

Supported by a handful of streaming devices.

you’re free to access Philo on streaming devices likeRokuor theAmazon Fire TV Stick.

Other devices that support Philo include Android TV, Apple TV, and Android and iOS devices.

you could also cast content from Philo to your Chromecast.

Sling TV is accessible on many more streaming devices and services than Philo.

These include all the same ones Philo supports, but also LG TVs, Xbox, and Meta Quest.

Sling TV’s interface looks a lot like Netflix’s with its cable TV grid.

It also has a dark theme so it’s easy on the eyes like Philo.

Cost: Philo Is Far More Budget-Friendly

Two $40/mo plans or full $55/mo package.

Variety of add-on packages.

One $28/mo plan.

Philo’s live TV streaming service comes with one fixed monthly $28 price.

This is especially true if you watch a lot of news or sports.

If you could afford the $12 extra for a Sling TV account, you won’t be disappointed.

It offers enough live TV and add-ons that you’ll never run out of something to watch.