Cord-cutting Trials • Updated on October 30, 2025 • Handpicked by our Staff
Ever since FX began creating original shows like American Horror Story, Pose, What We Do In The Shadows, Fargo, The Americans, and Atlanta, the channel cemented itself as a must-have among prestige television viewers. It's up there with AMC and HBO—channels that put quality on the forefront, trends and censors be damned.
If you start today, trial ends on: Thursday, December 25th, 2025If you cancel, service ends: at the end of the trial period (not immediately when you cancel)Supports 4KUnlimited DVR13 Simultaneous Streams40000 on-demand titles includedMultiview possible
Pros
Also includes FXX, and Usa Network
Long trial (one week)
Cons
Pricey
Requires a credit card to sign up
Our rating
5.0
AGMTW Rating
Our team calculated this score using a number of factors such as price, channels, on-demand catalog, etc. As it is specific to each use case, it might change between our lists.
Though largely known as the sports-centered service, Fubo has a lot of other things going for it. The live TV streaming platform has local channels, live events, unlimited DVR, and unlimited screens it offers through plans that range from $80 to $100 per month. It also has a Latino package it offers at nearly half the price of its other plans. The only downside to Fubo is that it recently dropped Warner Bros. and Turner channels because of a dispute. Another possible disadvantage is the ambiguity of its free trial periods. To be sure, Fubo does have a free trial, which is already more than what competing streaming services offer, but it can last two to seven days, depending on when you claim it. The standard should be seven, so you can file a complaint if it ends before then, but Fubo has noticeably erased nearly all mentions of the 7-day-free trial, so be wary of that. Otherwise, Fubo is an enjoyable cable alternative that you can cancel anytime.
If you start today, trial ends on: Sunday, December 21st, 2025If you cancel, service ends: at the end of the trial period (not immediately when you cancel)Unlimited DVR2 Simultaneous Streams8000 on-demand titles included
Pros
Also includes FXX, TNT, and Usa Network
Cons
Shorter trial
Pricey
Requires a credit card to sign up
Small on-demand library
Our rating
4.0
AGMTW Rating
Our team calculated this score using a number of factors such as price, channels, on-demand catalog, etc. As it is specific to each use case, it might change between our lists.
Hulu with Live TV offers 95 live channels, as well as countless on-demand content from Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+, from $83/month. It does have a free trial, but it might be the shortest offer yet with a duration of just 3 days. It’s shorter than YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream, but it might be enough for you to decide whether the channel lineup, which includes local, sports, and entertainment networks like Bravo, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Discovery, FS1, NFL Network, and ABC News are to your liking. To be eligible for the free trial, you have to either be new to Hulu or a returning customer who canceled a Hulu subscription over a year ago. You can test all of the streaming service’s features, like cloud DVR and device compatibility, during the free trial. Just remember to cancel before the period ends, otherwise, you’ll be charged the regular monthly fee.
If you start today, trial ends on: Thursday, January 8th, 2026If you cancel, service ends: at the end of the trial period (not immediately when you cancel)Supports 4KUnlimited DVR3 Simultaneous Streams2000 on-demand titles includedMultiview possible
Pros
Also includes FXX, AMC, TNT, Usa Network, and Sundance Tv
Long trial (one week)
Cons
Pricey
Requires a credit card to sign up
Small on-demand library
Our rating
4.1
AGMTW Rating
Our team calculated this score using a number of factors such as price, channels, on-demand catalog, etc. As it is specific to each use case, it might change between our lists.
YouTube TV is one of the few comprehensive, all-in-one live TV packages that still offers a weeklong free trial. In the past, it’s even offered a 60-day free trial during special occasions. The streaming service has everything you could want: local channels, live sports (including the coveted NFL Sunday Ticket), and cable networks, though you’d still have to pay extra for premium channels like HBO and Starz. It has other add-ons, too, if you’re more into Spanish-language channels for instance or even more sports coverage. Additionally, it has unlimited DVR storage. The only potential downside is picture quality, a common problem among users more used to satellite-grade crispness. You can discover for yourself whether the picture quality, channel lineup, and DVR storage, among others, are worth its $73/month price tag when you sign up for the 7-da7 free trial.
If you start today, trial ends on: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025If you cancel, service ends: at the end of the trial period (not immediately when you cancel)Supports 4KUnlimited DVR3 Simultaneous Streams40000 on-demand titles included
Pros
Also includes FXX, AMC, TNT, and Usa Network
Cons
Shorter trial
Pricey
Requires a credit card to sign up
Our rating
3.7
AGMTW Rating
Our team calculated this score using a number of factors such as price, channels, on-demand catalog, etc. As it is specific to each use case, it might change between our lists.
If you want the feel of cable with the ease of cord-cutting, your best bet is DirecTV Stream. The live TV streaming service has hundreds of channels (including RSNs and local networks), unlimited cloud DVR, and simultaneous streams, and it's all formatted in a way that makes it look almost exactly like traditional TV. The prices of its plans range, but if you want to give a subscription a think, then you can try any of its plans free for 5 days. Simply go to their website, pick a plan you’re interested in, and input your payment details. You’ll have to do the last step because if you don’t cancel before the trial period ends, you’ll automatically be charged the full price of the monthly plan. The free trial lets you test all features of the plan, including the simultaneous screams and DVR, so make sure you test the platform thoroughly before the trial is up.
If you start today, trial ends on: Thursday, December 25th, 2025If you cancel, service ends: at the end of the trial period (not immediately when you cancel)Unlimited Simultaneous Streams
Pros
Also includes AMC, and TNT
Long trial (one week)
Cons
Unable to record programs
Pricey
Requires a credit card to sign up
Our rating
2.5
AGMTW Rating
Our team calculated this score using a number of factors such as price, channels, on-demand catalog, etc. As it is specific to each use case, it might change between our lists.
Spectrum TV Choice is a live tv streaming service only available to Spectrum customers in serviceable areas. Its advertised price is $30/month, but you also have to pay an unavoidable broadcast fee for local channels, which makes the total cost about $53/month. If you think that’s steep, the good news is that Spectrum TV choice does offer a free trial so you can try out its channels (15 of which, you get to pick yourself from a wide array that includes ESPN and TNT) and different features. As for the length of that trial, the standard is 7 days, but that could change depending on your account history and area.
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