Sling vs Frndly TV: which is better?
Why get Sling Orange + Blue?
Sling is a great option if you want to cut the cord but keep access to many channels. If you don't watch sports, you don't have to get the package for them.
Why get Frndly TV?
Frndly is one of the cheapest Live TV streaming services out there, so if there is a chance you're only interested in the channels it offers (such as Hallmark), go for it. However, if you like more options and are willing to pay more, there are streaming services with many (many!) more options.
Popularity: Sling Orange + Blue is more popular than Frndly TV
Sling Orange + Blue has 2,330,000 subscribers whereas Frndly TV has 700,000 subscribers. This means that Sling Orange + Blue has 1,630,000 more subscribers than Frndly TV. That's a pretty big difference.
Price: Frndly TV is cheaper than Sling Orange + Blue
Frndly TV's costs $7 whereas Sling Orange + Blue costs $55. Getting Sling Orange + Blue instead of Frndly TV will set you back $48 more every month.
Devices: Sling Orange + Blue is more widely available than Frndly TV
Sling Orange + Blue is available on AirTV, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Cox, iOS, iPhone, LG TV, Mi Box, Roku, Samsung TV, TiVo, Vizio, Vizio Smart TV, Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox or Xbox One.
Whereas Frndly TV is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS or Roku. That's 13 less devices than Sling Orange + Blue.
Channel count: Sling Orange + Blue has 5 channels more than Frndly TV
Sling Orange + Blue's lineup includes 46 channels whereas Frndly TV has only 41 channels. Getting a subscription to Sling Orange + Blue will give you access to 5 more channels than Frndly TV.
Trial: Sling Orange + Blue does not offer a trial
Sling Orange + Blue does not offer a free trial.
Find out more on Sling Orange + Blue
Trial: Frndly TV offers a trial
Frndly TV has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.
Sling Orange + Blue's specialty
The specialties of Sling Orange + Blue are: Baseball, Lifestyle, News, Science fiction, Soccer, Sports, True Crime.
Frndly TV's specialty
The specialties of Frndly TV are: Family.
Channels on Sling Orange + Blue and not Frndly TV
The channels that Sling Orange + Blue has and which are not available on Frndly TV:
- AMC
- AXS TV
- BBC America
- BET
- Bloomberg Television
- Bravo
- Cartoon Network
- Charge!
- CNN
- Comedy Central
- Comet
- Discovery Channel
- Disney Channel
- E!
- EPIX Drive-In
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPN3
- Food Network
- Fox News Channel
- Fox Sports 1 (FS1)
- Freeform
- Fuse
- FX
- HGTV
- HLN
- IFC
- Investigation Discovery (ID)
- MotorTrend
- MSNBC
- National Geographic
- NFL Network
- Nick Jr.
- SYFY
- TBS
- TLC
- TNT
- Travel Channel
- truTV
- USA
Channels on Frndly TV and not Sling Orange + Blue
The channels that Frndly TV has which are not available on Sling Orange + Blue:
- BabyFirst
- BYUtv
- Circle
- Crime-Investigation
- Curiosity Channel
- DECADES
- Dove Channel
- Dove Family Movies
- Dove Kids
- FETV
- FMC
- FYI
- Game Show Netowrk
- GetTV
- Great American Family
- Great American Living
- Hallmark Channel
- Hallmark Drama
- Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
- Heartland TV
- Heroes & Icons
- INSP
- Lifetime Movie Network
- MeTV
- Military HISTORY
- Outdoor Channel
- Pixel
- Recipe.TV
- Sportsman Channel
- Start TV
- Story Television
- The History Channel
- The Weather Channel
- UPtv
- World Fishing Network
Channels on both Frndly TV and Sling Orange + Blue
The channels that are available on both Frndly TV and Sling Orange + Blue are:
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Frndly TV offers more than 40 live TV channels, including Hallmark, Lifetime, and A&E for a friendly price of only $6.99. If you’re just looking to cut the cord and reduce expenses, Frndly TV is where you get the bang for your buck.
Price: $6.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku
Channel lineup: A&E, BabyFirst, BYUtv, Circle, Crime-Investigation, Curiosity Channel, DECADES, Dove Channel, Dove Family Movies, Dove Kids, FETV, FMC, FYI, Game Show Netowrk, GetTV, Great American Family, Great American Living, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Heartland TV, Heroes & Icons, History, INSP, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, Local Now, MeTV, Military HISTORY, Outdoor Channel, Pixel, QVC, Recipe.TV, Sportsman Channel, Start TV, Story Television, The History Channel, The Weather Channel, UPtv, Vice, World Fishing Network
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