Live TV Streaming Price Index
Regular monthly list prices for the major live TV streaming services in the United States. Entry tier only, excluding promotional rates, tax and equipment.
Last reviewed 2026-09-16 · Free to cite with attribution
Services tracked
6
Median monthly price
$64.99
Cheapest tracked
$54.99
| Plan | Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayMaxTVthis site | Standard | $20.00 | 25,000 | playmaxtv.com/pricing checked 2026-09-16 |
| Hulu + Live TV | Base | $54.99 | 90 | hulu.com/live-tv checked 2026-09-16 |
| Fubo | Base | $64.99 | 170 | fubo.tv checked 2026-09-16 |
| Sling TV | Orange + Blue | $64.99 | — | sling.com checked 2026-09-16 |
| YouTube TV | Base | $82.99 | 100 | tv.youtube.com checked 2026-09-16 |
| DirecTV Stream | Entertainment | $89.99 | 75 | directv.com/stream checked 2026-09-16 |
Methodology
- Entry tier only. Comparing a base plan against a premium one is not a comparison.
- Regular rates, never promotional or introductory pricing.
- USD per month, before tax, fees and equipment rental.
- Every figure carries its source and the date it was last checked. Anything we could not source is left out rather than estimated.
- On channel counts: these are advertised figures and are not comparable across services. Providers count regional feeds, duplicates and timeshifted versions differently, so a larger number does not mean more distinct programming. Treat the price column as the reliable one.
Corrections
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