Sling TV vs DIRECTV STREAM

Sling is a flexible TV streaming service that connects you to the best live TV without rigid contracts.

Get monthly access to your favorite channels, add just the extras you’ll watch, and stop paying for all the fluff.

On a tight budget? Watch 600+ free channels with Freestream.

Subscribers can record live TV and save it to their DVR with 50 hours of free DVR storage, and can extend to unlimited storage by adding Unlimited DVR for just $5/mo.

Sling’s DVR is in the cloud, which means you can watch your recorded content from any logged-in device, wherever you have Wi-Fi.

Local Now, Pluto, and any local channels added with an over-the-air antenna can’t be recorded.

The amount of devices you can watch Sling on at the same time varies depending on your base plan and which channels you’re watching. Learn more about streaming on multiple devices.

We have an ever-changing list of thousands of TV shows and movies available on demand!

Use the search bar in your guide to see if your favorites are available.

Monthly subscribers can cancel anytime by visiting their account. You’ll continue to have access to Sling until the period you’ve paid for ends and won’t be charged again until you resubscribe.

Sling is proud to have flexible options. Come and go as you please!

Start watching live sports, news, and entertainment in just a few steps.

1. Create an account

2. Choose your channel lineup

3. Start watching

You can also watch Freestream until you’re ready to decide on the best plan for you! No account needed.

You’ll need a reliable internet connection of at least 3 Mbps and a supported device.

Sling works on streaming devices, smart TVs, mobile phones, computers, tablets, and more!

For a great experience watching on multiple devices, an internet speed of 25 Mbps is recommended. Check your internet speed.

Although there’s no free trial for Sling, anyone can watch limited channels on Freestream at no charge, and access doesn’t end after a few days like a free trial!

Sling is a monthly subscription that you can customize on your schedule. Add content or change plans depending on what you want to watch in a given month.  
 

Explore all of our add-ons

Watch CNN and BBC World News with any Sling subscription.

For more news, choose Sling Blue, which includes FOX News and MSNOW.

Explore your plan options.

Watch College NCAA football, NFL, WNBA, and more, live.

Pick the plan that includes the games, matches, and races you live for. Sling has ESPN, FS1, TNT, TBS and more.

Explore sports channels.

Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue include live streaming of some local channels, but access depends on where you live.

Check which local channels are included in your area

Local channels are not included with Sling Orange.

If your area or preferred Sling plan doesn’t include local channels, you may be able to get local channels for free with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna.

Sling is customizable! Start with a base plan, then build the perfect subscription for you by adding Premium plans and mini channel collections, like Entertainment Extra or Sports Extra.

Sling is the most flexible TV streaming service, and also the best TV streaming value on the market.

For under $51 you can choose a monthly plan with the channels that matter most to you. 

If you’re switching from a traditional satellite service like DISH, the most similar experience is with Sling’s Total TV deal.

Total TV includes:

· Kids Extra

· Entertainment Extra

· News Extra

· Lifestyle Extra

· Sports Extra

· Heartland Extra

· Hollywood Extra

· Unlimited DVR

Learn more about deals on Sling.