What is Sling TV used for?

Sling TV is a live TV streaming service offering flexible channel packages that can be bought without a cable contract. It is a good fit for replacing a cable TV subscription.

How much does Sling TV cost?

Sling TV is a paid product with no free plan.

Is Sling TV open source?

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

What are some alternatives to Sling TV?

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

Sling TV: features, pricing and alternatives

About Sling TV

Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that sells channel packages over the internet rather than through a traditional cable subscription. Customers pick from different packages and can add extras, and the service is intended for people who want live channels without being tied to a long-term contract.

The vendor site could not be read when this entry was prepared, so package names, channel lineups and pricing are not described. Sling TV is a proprietary, hosted consumer service operated by Dish Network; check the vendor for current plans and device support.

Key features

Live TV channel packages
No cable contract required
Streaming over the internet
Add-on options for extra channels

Good fit for

→Replacing a cable TV subscription

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

Sling TV: questions and answers

What is Sling TV used for?: Sling TV is a live TV streaming service offering flexible channel packages that can be bought without a cable contract. It is a good fit for replacing a cable TV subscription.
How much does Sling TV cost?: Sling TV is a paid product with no free plan.
Is Sling TV open source?: No. Sling TV is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Sling TV include Jellyfin and Kodi.
What are some alternatives to Sling TV?: Sling TV competes with YouTube TV, Fubo and Philo. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Sling TV alternatives.