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Both are legitimate live-TV streaming services — but they suit different viewers. Here's how Sling TV and YouTube TV stack up on price, channels and value.
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| 📺 Sling TV | 🔴 YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/mo | $82.99/mo |
| Channels | 30–45+ | 100+ |
| Cloud DVR | 50 hrs included | Unlimited |
| Simultaneous streams | 1–3 | 3 |
| Free trial | First month half-price | Often a free/discounted intro |
| Best for | Budget-focused cord-cutters | Households wanting a cable replacement |
You want budget-focused cord-cutters. Lowest entry price of any major live-TV service.
You want households wanting a cable replacement. Unlimited cloud DVR.
On price: Sling TV is the cheaper option at $40/mo.