YouTube TV vs Sling vs Hulu + Live TV
Rows pair each service’s fullest lineup and its lower-priced lineup. Channel lists differ: Sling carries local channels only in some markets, and Hulu + Live TV includes Disney+ and ESPN. Sling “starting at” prices can be higher where locals are carried.
Verdict
Fullest lineup: Sling Orange & Blue is lowest at $60.99/mo. YouTube TV (main plan) is $82.99/mo. Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select is $99.99/mo.
Lower-priced lineup: Sling Orange is lowest at $45.99/mo. YouTube TV Entertainment Plan is $54.99/mo.
Same-kind plans
“No priced plan” means the catalog has no price for that row. An em dash means the row does not include that service. Neither one is a guessed price.
Add these services to the calculator
| Plan | YouTube TV | Sling TV | Hulu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullest lineup | YouTube TV (main plan) $82.99/mo Official Last checked YouTube TV HelpAdd YouTube TV to the calculator100+ channels including locals, unlimited cloud DVR, up to 6 accounts. | Sling Orange & Blue $60.99/mo Official Last checked Sling TVAdd Sling TV to the calculatorSling’s fullest lineup. Up to four streams. | Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN Select $99.99/mo Official Last checked HuluAdd Hulu to the calculatorLive channels plus the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu libraries. |
| Lower-priced lineup | Entertainment Plan $54.99/mo Official Last checked YouTube TV HelpAdd YouTube TV to the calculatorEntertainment channels plus locals; no sports or news networks. | Sling Orange $45.99/mo Official Last checked Sling TVAdd Sling TV to the calculatorESPN, TNT, CNN, AMC and other cable channels. One stream. | — |
Every listed price
Every priced plan on these services, including tiers that are not in the rows above. USD, before tax.
| Service | Plan | Price | Ads | Check | Last checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | YouTube TV (main plan)100+ channels including locals, unlimited cloud DVR, up to 6 accounts.YouTube TV Help: “A YouTube TV plan costs $82.99 + tax/month.” Live channels carry ads.Add YouTube TV to the calculator | $82.99/mo | — | Official | YouTube TV Help | |
| YouTube TV | Entertainment PlanEntertainment channels plus locals; no sports or news networks.Regular rate on tv.youtube.com; new-member promo prices are not listed here.Add YouTube TV to the calculator | $54.99/mo | — | Official | YouTube TV Help | |
| YouTube TV | News + Entertainment PlanNews and entertainment channels plus locals; no sports networks.Add YouTube TV to the calculator | $62.99/mo | — | Official | YouTube TV Help | |
| YouTube TV | News + Entertainment + Family PlanEverything except the sports networks.Add YouTube TV to the calculator | $69.99/mo | — | Official | YouTube TV Help | |
| YouTube TV | Sports + News PlanSports networks, national news, and locals; no entertainment or family channels.Add YouTube TV to the calculator | $71.99/mo | — | Official | YouTube TV Help | |
| Sling TV | Sling EssentialsESPN and ESPN2 plus kids and classic-TV channels. Fewer ESPN networks than ESPN Unlimited. One stream, 50 hours of DVR.Launched April 9, 2026 at $19.99/month (EchoStar release).Add Sling TV to the calculator | $19.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling SelectFOX News, FS1, NFL Network and more; locals only in select markets.sling.com lists “starting at $19.99/mo”; the price can be higher where local channels are carried.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $19.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling Essentials & SelectBoth lineups; up to four streams.sling.com lists “starting at $34.99/mo”.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $34.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling OrangeESPN, TNT, CNN, AMC and other cable channels. One stream.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $45.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling BlueNews and entertainment channels, FOX and NBC in select markets. Up to three streams.sling.com lists “starting at $45.99/mo”; higher in markets with local channels.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $45.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling Orange & BlueSling’s fullest lineup. Up to four streams.sling.com lists “starting at $60.99/mo”.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $60.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Hulu | Hulu (with ads)Ads. The on-demand library without downloads.Hulu’s own page states Hulu (With Ads) at $12.49/month.Add Hulu to the calculator | $12.49/mo | Ads | Official | Hulu | |
| Hulu | Hulu PremiumNo ad breaks on most of the library, plus downloads. A few shows still bookend with a short ad, and select live programming can carry ads.Add Hulu to the calculator | $21.49/mo | No ads | Official | Hulu | |
| Hulu | Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, ESPN SelectLive channels plus the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu libraries.Price stated on Disney’s US plan FAQ.Add Hulu to the calculator | $99.99/mo | Ads | Official | Hulu | |
| Hulu | Hulu Premium + Live TV, Disney+ Premium, ESPN SelectLive TV with the no-ads Hulu and Disney+ libraries. ESPN Select still has ads.Price stated on Disney’s US plan FAQ.Add Hulu to the calculator | $109.99/mo | No ads | Official | Hulu |