Sling TV review

Sling TV ranks fourth because it lets cord cutters pay for a smaller slice of cable instead of a full lineup. Its US App Store listing describes multiple base subscriptions that you can switch as your viewing changes, plus Extra channel collections by interest, such as a News Extra package with national, financial and diverse news networks. Live sports listed include NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football, college basketball, MLS soccer, golf and NASCAR, depending on the package. Sling Freestream adds hundreds of free live channels and on-demand titles with no credit card required, so you can try the app before paying. Sling states there are no hidden fees and no long-term contracts, and you can pause service at any time. The app holds a 4.6 rating from 254K ratings. We could not load Sling's pricing pages from our checking location, so its paid price is marked pending; check sling.com for the current rate. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Budget-minded viewers who want to build a smaller cable lineup

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending); Sling Freestream is free.

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Multiple base subscriptions you can change as your viewing changes
• Extra channel collections such as a News Extra package
• Sling Freestream with hundreds of free live TV channels
• Live sports including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football and MLS
• Pause or customize the service at any time

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Sling Freestream needs no credit card
• Strength: Sling says there are no hidden fees and no long-term contracts
• Strength: Rated 4.6 from 254K ratings on the US App Store
• Weakness: Sports and news coverage depends on which base package and Extras you choose
• Weakness: Sling's pricing pages could not be checked from our location, so the price is pending
• Weakness: Local channels are not described in the App Store listing

Key facts

• Free tier: Sling Freestream, no credit card
• Contract: None, pause or cancel anytime
• App Store rating: 4.6 from 254K ratings
• Age rating: 13+

Where it ranks

Sling TV is No. 5 in our Best Live TV Streaming Services verdict.