25 Best Free Live TV Streaming Services

One of the best things about going cordless is the slash in costs. If the growing popularity of streaming services has proven anything, it's that you don't need to spend much to see much. Free streaming services take it a step further by proving that sometimes, you don't even need to spend at all. Sure, content may be limited, but if you're on a budget, these offerings are more than reasonable. 

The best free live TV streaming services are Xumo TV, Roku, Peacock, and of course, Tubi. But if you're looking for more to weigh in your options, you've come to the right place. Below, we round up the best free live TV streaming services and list pertinent details about them, like price and channel lineup, for good measure. 

In response to the growing popularity of free streaming services like Tubi, Xumo, and Pluto, Sling TV has come up with Sling TV Freestream, an ad-supported version of its live TV and on-demand streaming service. Compared to its paid tier, Freestream has fewer channels and premium titles, but with more than 200 live channels and on-demand content to boot, it's certainly worth giving a try—you don't even need to sign up for an account to start watching.

Sling TV has been at the forefront of live TV for years, but it breaks new ground with Freestream, a platform designed to both entertain and entice users to upgrade to their meatier packages.

Price: free for 30 channels available

Device availability: AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Cox, Google TV, iOS, LG TV, Roku, Roku TV, Samsung Smart TV, Samsung TV, TiVo, Vizio, Website, Xbox, Xfinity Flex

Channel lineup: AajTak International, ABC News Live, Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera English, Anthony Bourdain A Cook's Tour, Architectural Digest: Open Door, ARY News, Bein Sports XTRA, Buzzr: Family Feud, CBS News, Cheddar News: Wake Up with Cheddar, Dilemma, Electric Now, ESPN On Demand, ESR, FailArmy, FilmRise: Hell's Kitchen, Forensic Files, France24, GoTraveler, Heartland, Maverick Black Cinema: Boxed In, Noticias Univision 24/7, Rick Steves Europe, SonyKal, The Pet Collective, The Walking Dead Universe, TVP World, VH1 I Love Reality, Zona TUDN

Mozi is a new entirely free streaming service that brands itself as the "home of free TV". It's understated and simple to use, with navigation between channels as easy as a scroll. Plus, it's well-rounded: from news programs like CBS News to kids programming with Nick Jr, documentaries with National Geographic, and the weather with Fox Weather. 

The service, a curated collection of live streams from Youtube, is a great resource for those looking to watch TV for free, especially news. And unlike other free streamers like Pluto and Xumo, the emphasis here is on quality, not quantity: there are no made-up channels.

Price: free for 24 channels available

Device availability: Website

Channel lineup: ABC News, Aljazeera, Arirang TV, Bloomberg, CBS News, CNBC Marathon, Disney Jr, Disney XD, DW, ESA, Euronews, Fox Weather, France 24, NASA, National Geographic, NBC News, NHK World Japan, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, PBS Newshour, QVC, Sky News, Today, Wion

Streaming services do not come cheap. But what if you can access live TV streaming services for free? Enter Pluto TV Live, a free live TV streaming service that lets you watch around 250 different live TV channels without even needing you to sign up. This Viacom-owned live TV service may not have as nearly as the popular cables you’re used to, but it’s enough to serve as a supplement to your needs for news, sports, and entertainment without spending a dime.

Price: free for 29 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Roku, Virgin Media, Vizio SmartCast, webOS, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Channel lineup: BBC Food, BBC Home, Bein Sports XTRA, Bloomberg Television, CBS Sports HQ, CBSN, Check with Pluto TV for the full channel lineup, Cheddar News, CNN, ET Live, Food TV, Fox Sports, Major League Soccer, MLB, NBC News Now, Newsmax, NFL Channel, Nosey, People TV, PGA Tour, Pluto Channels, Sky News, Smithsonian Channel, Stories AMC, TBN, Today, TV Land Drama, WeatherNation, WPT

With titan subscription-based streaming services in the market, XumoTV reels streaming back to its roots –the audience, with its free ad-supported platform. It is steadily gaining momentum in the streaming landscape with its free live and on-demand content from over 190 channels on its roster. Access Xumo TV using Smart TVs, browse the web or download their app if you’re on the go. Take the hassle of monthly subscriptions and access Xumo TV even without signing up.

Price: free for 13 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, iOS, Panasonic, Roku, Samsung TV, Visio TV, webOS, Xfinity Flex

Channel lineup: ABC News Live, AccuWeather Now, Bloomberg, CBC News, CBSN, Check with Xumo for the full channel lineup, Cheddar News, Fox Sports, NBC News Now, NBCLX, PGA Tour, Today, USA Today

WatchFree+ is a free live TV streaming service exclusive to VIZIO smart TV users. It comes free on the device, with no download or registration needed, and it gives you access to more than 260 live channels and 8,000 on-demand movies and TV shows. Notably, WatchFree+ has a local channel category that covers news, sports, and the weather, making VIZIO more cord-cutter friendly than ever. It's partnered with FOX channels and Gray Television channels to cater to up to 20 local markets in the US, including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Washington DC. 

Price: free for 77 channels available

Device availability: Vizio, Vizio Smart TV, Vizio SmartCast, Vizio TV

Channel lineup: AMC En Español, AMC Thrillers, Architectural Digest, Ax Men, Baby Shark, Bein Sports XTRA, bein Sports Xtra en Espanol, BET TV, Black Cinema, Bloomberg Originals, Bon Apetit, Canela.TV, CBC News, CBS local channels, CBS News, CBS Sports HQ, CBSN, Cheddar News, CINE REAL, Cine Sureno, CNN Replay, Cony Canal Compentencias, CSI, Danger TV, Dark Matter TV, Dora TV, Dove, Estrella Games, Estrella News, Estrella TV, FilmRise Action, Filmrise Family, Flash TV, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports, Fox Weather, Fubo Sports, GQ, Hallmark Movies and More, History Hits, HSN, IGN1, ION, LiveNOW from FOX, Local news channels, MagellanTV, MLB Network, Modern Marvels, MotorTrend, NBC News Now, Newsmax, Newsmax TV, NFL Channel, Nick, Nick Jr., Paramount Movie Channel, Popsugar Fitness, QVC, Retro Crush, Reuters, Revry, Screambox TV, Scripps News, Sony Canal Novelas, Sportsgrid Live, Tastemade, TBN, TD Ameritrade Network, The Hill, Tru History, Tu Cine, TV Land, USA Today, WeatherNation, Wired, Women’s Sports Network, Yahoo! Finance

VUit is a free streaming service that has live and local feeds from more than 260 broadcast stations around the United States. While it does have on-demand content (mostly documentaries and food shows), VUit is focused on hosting local channels, which cover everything from high school sports updates to regional political news. Recently, VUit also partnered with Paramount to carry local CBS TV stations, two of which include the New York and Los Angeles stations. Unlike other live TV streamers, VUit isn't limited by geoblocking, so you can stream most of its local channels wherever you are in the world, which aligns with VUit's mission of reconnecting younger people to local TV. 

Price: free for 21 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, LG Smart TV, Roku, Roku TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, Vizio, Vizio Smart TV, Website

Channel lineup: 911 Encore Channel, AWEP Plus, CBS local channels, Food. Curated., FUEL TV, Fun Roads TV, Investigate TV, KTSF, Local news channels, N2, NewsNet, Nubian TV, NYC Live, Politics Uncut, PowerNation, Quili, Sino TV, Sports News Highlights, The Asian Cinema, The Henry Ford Museum, Us Weekly: News

ViX is an ad-supported streaming service by Univision, the largest Spanish-language content provider in the US. Spanning the usual movies, series, and telenovelas, the ViX library also boasts live TV, news, and sports programs. The latter, in particular, comes as a strong suit since the streamer covers events in conjunction with TUDN, Univision's sports arm, as well as hosts football events in many parts of South America. The free-to-watch service also has an on-demand section, meaning you can easily search for a title you want to watch instead of scrolling from the multiple channels available.

Price: free for 1 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Website

Channel lineup:

Dubbed "The Free Netflix," Tubi is one of the best options for streaming quality movies and TV shows online. The completely free, ad-supported service has one of the most extensive title lineups, plus it's compatible with most devices, making it an extremely popular option for cord-cutters. Though it has been noted to have a less than stellar resolution, most viewers don't mind due to its easy interface, constantly updated library, and of course free titles. Parents will also be glad to know that the service has parental control features.

Price: free for 78 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Sony, TiVo, Vizio, Website, Xbox One

Channel lineup: 21 Jump Street, ABC Localish, ABC News, ACC Digital Network, AFV Family, All Real, Baywatch, Bein Sports XTRA, bein Sports Xtra en Espanol, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Quicktake, Brat TV, BUZZR, Caught in Providence, CBC News, Cheddar, CINEVAULT: 80's, CINEVAULT: Classics, CINEVAULT: Westerns, Circle, Comedy Dynamics, Cosmos, Deal or No Deal, Dove Channel, El Rey, Estrella News, EuroNews English, Fear Factor, FilmRise Classic TV, FilmRise Westerns, Forensic Files, FOX, Fox Deportes, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports, Fox Weather, fubo Sports Network, Game Show Central, Gordon Ramsay, Heartland, Johnny Carson TV, live now from Fox, Lone Star, Masked Singer Channel, MLB, Moviesphere Free, My Time Movie Network, Mystery Science Theater 3000, NBC News Now, Newsy, NFL Channel, NHRA TV, Nosey, Pac-12 Insider, Pattrn, People TV, Real Madrid TV, REELZ, So Real, Sports Wire, Stadium, Supermarket Sweep, The Biggest Loser, The Bob Ross Channel, The Carol Burnett Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Grio, the NFL Channel, The Only Way is Essex, TMZ, TODAY All Day, Tubi Originals, Unsolved Mysteries, USA Today, Vice, Wanted: Dead or Alive, Weather Nation, Wipeout Xtra

The Roku Channel can't replace Netflix or a cord-cutting service like Sling, but it's a nice added bonus if you already have a Roku device. The selection of live channels is limited, but there's something for everyone, including news, sports, and entertainment.

Price: free for 1 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Roku TV, Samsung TV, Website

Channel lineup: ABC News Live

Sun NXT is a streaming subscription service based in India. It offers 50,000 hours of live TV, movies, shows, and music videos in five Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali. It's a comprehensive service not just for Indian audiences and immigrants, but for anyone wanting to get to know more about the country's booming entertainment industry. Sun NXT has two subscription plans: the basic one is free, although it only allows you to stream through one device, while the premium plan gives you unlimited access for ₹50 or just $0.63 a month.

Price: free for 1 channels available

Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Samsung Smart TV, Website

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