Our vote? Both have a good channel selection, but Sling TV has more offerings if your budget can swing it. Sling TV is better for sports lovers and people who love a bundle add-on. Sling, who wins? Philo is ideal for casual viewers who are more concerned with recording all the things than having extras and sports coverage. The way channels are divided between the Sling Blue and Sling Orange package options also makes it hard to get a blend of entertainment and sports on a single plan. If you want to record a lot of programs, you have to pay for a DVR extra - there is no unlimited DVR add-on.
For that, you have to buy and install an antenna. Sling TV is incredibly affordable, but the channel count doesn't include a lot of local coverage. It also doesn't have any supported devices for gamers, such as the Xbox, which most streaming platforms do. Everything lives in your storage for 30 days. Strangely, you can't delete titles from your unlimited DVR.
And while you can have up to 10 profiles attached to your account, only three people can stream at the same time. Philo is very low frills, which is an advantage for casual viewers, but might not be right for avid TV bingers. The Kids Extra is great for families, including channels like Disney Junior and Teen Nick. Available bundles include channels like Azteca, Discovery en Español, and Sony Cine. Streamers can get 20+ Spanish language channels on Sling. The MLB Network, FS2, and NFL RedZone are all a part of the deal. Sling TV offers a Sports Extra package that includes 20 popular sports channels. You get three Starz channels: Starz, Starz Encore, and Starz Kids & Family in the deal.
The channel package includes three movie networks: Epix, Epix Hits, and Epix2. ExtrasĮpix is available as a premium add-on.
You can then move over to the "Guide" tab to view live programming options or open the "Sports" tab at the top to watch a match. On the other hand, Sling TV has a built in watch party feature and more on-demand content.Īs for the interface, Sling TV has a homepage that opens on "My TV." This personalized page shows what you've been watching and what you recorded. If you want it all in a single plan, Philo might be more appealing. Sling TV also asks you to choose between one plan built for news and entertainment, and another that emphasizes sports and families. Philo, Philo is slightly less expensive and has more channels available for live streaming with its standard package. You'll get dozens of channels available for live streaming and lots of on-demand content.Īs for differences in the battle of Sling vs. Other services come close to the cost of traditional cable these two providers have plans that cost less than you probably pay for a drink and some apps at happy hour. Philo and Sling TV are two of the most affordable cord cutting options out there. Simultaneous streaming on up to 3 devices.Unlimited DVR space with 30-day save time.If you want sports, 4K streaming, multiple devices, really affordable service Sling TV If you want super low prices, unlimited DVR, premium extras Philo