Live TV Streaming Services Ranked [Which Service is Best?]

The best live TV streaming services let you cancel cable without missing your favorite shows and live sports. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices to get must-watch TV.

However, a lot has changed since our last video on the top cable TV alternatives. Services have added new features, and many of them have experienced price increases.

Watch our video now on the rankings of the top live TV streaming services in 2023 to cut costs without losing programs you like to watch.

Quick Jump Sections:
0:00 - Best Live TV Streaming Services Comparison for 2023
1:16 - YouTube TV
1:56 - Hulu with Live TV
3:11 - fuboTV
3:58 - DIRECTV STREAM
4:24 - Vidgo TV
5:11 - Sling TV
6:52 - Philo
7:38 - Frndly TV
8:14 - Bottom Line

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🟢 Try Peacock TV -

🟢 Try Frndly TV free for seven days -

🟢 Try Hulu Live -

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🟢 How to Cut the Cord on Cable or Satellite TV -

🟢 Best Live TV Streaming Services -

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[FrugalRules]

Which live TV streaming service has the best platform for the price?

[stuarthawke]

Probably the best tip I can think of is one that I've been looking for, for months and just accidentally came upon. To put your apps in the order that you would like to see them (that is the app you use the most comes up first etc), simply click on the app and hold the button on your remote. Then a window comes up that gives you a few choices one of which is MOVE. Click on MOVE and move the app to the front of the line. Easy! Then do the same with the other apps you watch most. frequently.

[jensotube]

I have YouTube TV which just announced a rate increase to $72.99/mo. That's starting to feel like the Dish satellite service that I dropped for cord cutting albeit without all the equipment fees. I think I am going to give Sling TV another try. The main problem I had before was that the OTA DVR for my locals did not work properly. I have a friend who has a Tablo now and it does work somewhat, although his indoor antenna does not pick up many channels. I am thinking I could have a good setup with a Tablo and Sling Blue. I have an outdoor tower antenna and I can get a lot of stations.

[BrianHartman]

Great summary. :)

I've been on Sling and Philo, and I'm back to YouTube TV now. It's a little more expensive, but there are more channels than Sling TV, and I find it a bit easier to navigate.

[CTBikesalot]

I've been a YouTube subscriber for 3+ years now. It was great at first when they offered Yes, SNY and NESN as I am a regional sports fan in New England. With the dropping of NESN this summer all of the regional sports are gone, all while continuing to increase the coast to subscribers.

[tessa]

So happy I found your channel. You are both so helpful. Love your format and organization!

[dankelley]

Time to dump YouTube TV & get a few much smaller additives to take their place. If peeps would start dropping & stop paying these constant price increase, companies may actually do something proactive & provide Ala Carte service for those who don’t want to pay exorbitant pricing for sports, etc.

[jeremyf]

You should create a video comparing the amount of advertising time per hour on the major streaming services. It’s not the same.

[tomray]

I’m not paying anywhere near 75 a month. That puts me back to the price of cable.

[andygraning]

Here's a suggestion. Don't think of must have channels, instead think about must have shows. The longer that I'm a cord cutter, the more my family realizes we don't need live TV. If you're worried about finding new shows, don't sweat it. YOu'll be surprised how you'll find out what's new. Word of mouth is still powerful.

[elindenstein]

DTV Stream was unfortunately the only option for me in Seattle if I needed RSN's and Turner networks - it's the only non-cable option that have both.

[brotherjohnwaynecausey]

Oh congratulations on your team win, Kansas State that is

[pish]

DTVS blow away all of these. Yes it’s more expensive but picture quality and getting to watch your local RSNs are no brainer if you like sports. If you don’t watch sports go cheap

[virtuallyrick]

As usual John & Nicole hit it out of the ballpark with their in depth and complete review of the best TV/Streaming Service options available. They have changed the landscape of personal finance and consumer websites to include the best recommendations and solutions found on the Internet!!!

[LilJDTV-]

I like sling I've had sling back when they were 25 a month they have two packages orange and blue or you can get both but they also have add-ons that can give you another 72 channels up to 115 channels for 61.00 a month still cheaper than everyone else

[trooperX]

How about picture quality? Doesn't matter who has what channel if the picture quality looks like garbage. I'm interested in trying out Sling Tv, do they stream in at least 1080p? How about the others?

[beaugator]

Your comparo was very good and helpful. But, my question wasn't addressed here or anywhere I've looked. Question: When recording with the DVRs, which ones have a way to account for overtime in sports or racing? My big pet peeve is recording a race that runs over the scheduled time and have the recording end before the finish! I had one cable service where you could add time to the recording in the setup menu so, I would add an hour to account for overtime. My DirecTV streaming box doesn't allow for that so, I'm done with it. Which way do I turn?

[Bo-hbeo]

I really appreciate this subject right now, especially. I just resigned with sling and here’s why. For sure the price hike by YouTube TV was one reason, but they’re just like my cable company was. A lot of channels I don’t want, and I won’t watch. With sling yeah there’s some but not as many. And $40 a month, I don’t know how you beat that. I can’t believe DVR still a big thing but I guess it is. With on-demand the way it is I don’t know why you need that. But 50 hours of dvr, that’s not enough? I do have an antenna for my local channels, so that’s not an issue for me. Thanks again.

[loupollock]

Congrats to the Wild Cats! Hope you have some magic for my Aztecs against Alabama!

[michaelwyckoff]

I'm surprised how good Frndly is. Good price and you can record TV shows.