How to Stream AMC Live Without Cable

Sling TV is telecom provider Dish's answer to affordable cordless TV. It has two plans: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. They share some of the same popular channels, including AMC, but Sling Orange has exclusives, namely: Disney Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Freeform, and MotorTrend. The rest of its lineup covers all bases for all ages, making it a well-rounded alternative to cable. Pros

• Has Disney Channel, ESPN, and ESPN2

Cons

• No local channels
• Only permits one stream per account

Philo is an affordable live TV plan that carries popular entertainment and lifestyle channels, nothing more, nothing less. Because it doesn't have anything extra, like local channels or live sports, it's able to offer more than 90 channels for as little as $28/month. With that, however, come impressive features like unlimited DVR and up to four simultaneous streams. It even gives you the option to add AMC+ for an extra fee. Pros

• Unlimited DVR
• Can purchase AMC+ as an add-on

Cons

• No local and sports channels

Sling Blue is another plan by Sling TV. It carries popular national channels like AMC, as well as some you won't find on Sling Orange. This includes FS1, FX, TruTV, and maybe most notably, local channels like ABC and FOX. However, the latter is only available to some markets. And if you do get local channels, you'll have to pay a mandatory broadcasting fee of $5/month. Like Sling Orange, Sling Blue comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR. Pros

• Offers local channels in select markets
• Allows up to three simultaneous streams

Cons

• Mandatory $5/month if you get local channels in your area

DirecTV Stream likely has everything you're looking for in a live TV package. Apart from a stacked channel lineup that has AMC and a wide variety of channels, it also offers unlimited DVR and up to 20 simultaneous streams. It also has the highest streaming picture quality among live TV services, which is why it's preferred by most sports and movie fans. Its high price is what usually makes cord-cutters look the other way, but DirecTV Stream is trying to remedy that by releasing skinny bundles that are around the same price range as Sling. Unfortunately, none at the moment carry AMC — to watch the channel, you'll have to stick to the regular DirecTV Stream plans. Pros

• Extensive channel lineup and on-demand library
• Unlimited DVR and simultaneous streams

Cons

• Expensive

YouTube TV is a live TV streaming package featuring a diverse channel lineup (though not a lot of local sports), capable cloud DVR storage, and decent streaming quality. But what makes it as popular as it is is its familiarity and ease of use. If you're already on YouTube anyway, subscribing to YouTube TV is a breeze, and figuring out its interface comes intuitively. It helps, too, that it's widely available on devices, from big smart TVs to tiny mobile phones. Pros

• Easy-to-use and intuitive interface

Cons

• Occasional low picture quality
• History of steep price hikes

AMC+ is for avid fans not just of AMC, but of AMC Networks like Shudder, IFC, and Sundance. The service carries live feeds of these channels, while also boasting a robust on-demand catalog featuring classics like Mad Men and ongoing favorites like Interview with the Vampire. New episodes that air on the channel are simulcast on AMC+. The only downside to this otherwise impressive app is that AMC has a habit of quietly removing past seasons of shows like The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, which have been licensed by Netflix. Pros

• Easy to get as an add-on in most streaming devices like Sling and Philo
• Great content for horror fans

Cons

• Previous seasons of popular shows like Walking Dead and Breaking Bad are not available
• Standalone app can be buggy