Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Live TV Streaming (2026)
6 live TV streaming options compared on price, free tier, compliance and fit — ranked by entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it; quote-only tiers show a dash, never a guess.
The cheapest live TV streaming is Frndly TV at $8.99/mo. 2 offer a free tier. All 6 compared below on price, free tier and compliance — every figure sourced and dated, updated June 2026.
As of Jun 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest live tv streaming is Frndly TV at $8.99/mo; across 6 with published pricing the median is $22.49/mo ($8.99–$89.99/mo), 2 with a free tier, every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-15. https://frontdeskreview.com/best/live-tv-streaming/ Key takeaways
- Typical paid price: from $8.99/mo, median $22.49/mo, up to $89.99/mo — across 6 with published pricing.
- Free tier: Sling TV, Philo.
- Tracked: 6 vendors, data current through 2026-06-15.
Comparison
| # | Live TV Streaming | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | SOC 2 | Best for | Source | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frndly TV | $8.99/mo Basic | No | — | — | Seniors and families wanting Hallmark and classic TV at minimum cost | frndlytv.com | Visit → |
| 2 | FuboTV | $19.99/mo Latino | No | — | — | Sports-first households wanting maximum channel depth | reviews.org | Visit → |
| 3 | Sling TV | $19.99/mo Sling Select | Yes | — | — | Budget-conscious cord-cutters | reviews.org | Visit → |
| 4 | Philo | $25/mo Essential | Yes | — | — | Budget cord-cutters who don't watch sports or local news | philo.com | Visit → |
| 5 | YouTube TV | $64.99/mo Sports Plan | No | — | — | Google ecosystem households | tv.youtube.com | Visit → |
| 6 | Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo Hulu + Live TV (with Ads) | No | — | — | Existing Hulu subscribers upgrading to live TV | tvguide.com | Visit → |
Prices are the lowest published self-serve monthly rate as captured on the linked source. Annual-billing and usage details are on each vendor's record in our open dataset.
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What is the cheapest live TV streaming?
Frndly TV has the lowest published entry price at $8.99/mo (Basic), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does live TV streaming cost per month?
Across the 6 live TV streaming with published paid pricing, the median starting price is $22.49/mo, ranging from $8.99/mo to $89.99/mo, as of 2026-06-15. 2 also offer a free tier.
Which live TV streaming have a free plan?
Sling TV, Philo offer a free tier.
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