What is Philo used for?

Philo is an inexpensive live TV streaming bundle centered on entertainment and lifestyle channels, with unlimited DVR and a free trial. It is a good fit for replacing cable with a lower-cost bundle, and recording shows and skipping ads.

How much does Philo cost?

Paid plans for Philo start at $25 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is Philo open source?

No. Philo is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Philo include Jellyfin and Kodi.

What are some alternatives to Philo?

Philo competes with Sling TV, YouTube TV and Fubo. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Philo alternatives.

Philo: features, pricing and alternatives

About Philo

Philo is a live and on-demand TV streaming service that concentrates on entertainment and lifestyle channels instead of a full sports lineup. Its homepage advertises more than 70 live channels, unlimited DVR and a library of more than 75,000 films and shows, with pricing from $25 per month.

The DVR lets subscribers record shows and movies, rewatch them and fast-forward through ads, with recordings kept for 12 months according to the vendor's notes. A 7-day free trial is offered, along with a free channel lineup that requires no credit card, and the service positions itself as having no box, hidden fees or deposits.

Philo is a proprietary, hosted consumer service. The vendor's comparison table sets its price and channel count against other live TV services, and plan details are on the pricing section of the site.

Key features

More than 70 live channels
Unlimited DVR for 12 months
On-demand movies and shows library
Free channel lineup without credit card
7-day free trial

Good fit for

→Replacing cable with a lower-cost bundle
→Recording shows and skipping ads

Tags: live-tv; streaming; dvr; subscription; cable-alternative; entertainment; channels

Philo: questions and answers

What is Philo used for?: Philo is an inexpensive live TV streaming bundle centered on entertainment and lifestyle channels, with unlimited DVR and a free trial. It is a good fit for replacing cable with a lower-cost bundle, and recording shows and skipping ads.
How much does Philo cost?: Paid plans for Philo start at $25 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is Philo open source?: No. Philo is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Philo include Jellyfin and Kodi.
What are some alternatives to Philo?: Philo competes with Sling TV, YouTube TV and Fubo. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Philo alternatives.