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Frndly TV

Paid#23 of 37 in Live TV Streaming Services

Frndly TV: An affordable live-TV lineup with lookback and DVR on higher plans. Ranked #23 of 37 in Live TV Streaming Services by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: From $6.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial; best for budget viewers who want DVR and a channel lineup.

6.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.6 / 10
Pricing
From $6.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
Best for
Budget viewers who want DVR and a channel lineup
Free plan
No
Paid from
$6.99/mo
Local channels
Yes
Facts checked
2 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- 50+ live channels, an on-demand library, and 72-hour lookback
- Classic and Premium include unlimited cloud DVR
- Premium supports four simultaneous streams and nine-month DVR retention
Where it doesn't
- Basic has no DVR and supports one simultaneous stream
- Local broadcast affiliates are available only in select markets
- Sports focus is limited

Our verdict on Frndly TV

Frndly TV is a U.S.-only live TV streaming service for viewers who want a modest channel lineup, on-demand programming, and a lower-cost alternative to a broader live-TV package. It offers 50+ channels and a 72-hour lookback for recently aired programs. Local Now is available in all markets, while independent local stations are available only in select markets. The service is available on web browsers, mobile devices, streaming players, and select smart TVs.

Plan choice mainly determines video quality, stream limits, and recording retention. Basic costs $6.99 per month with annual billing or $8.99 month to month; it includes 50+ channels, and annual-plan details specify SD video and one simultaneous stream. Basic has no DVR. Classic costs $7.99 per month with annual billing or $10.99 month to month. It adds HD video, two simultaneous streams, and unlimited DVR recordings retained for three months. Premium costs $9.99 per month with annual billing or $12.99 month to month; it includes HD video, four simultaneous streams, and unlimited DVR recordings retained for nine months. A seven-day free trial is available. Paid add-on on-demand libraries are also offered for select entertainment services.

The clearest reason to move beyond Basic is recording: Classic and Premium pair unlimited cloud DVR with different retention periods, so the right tier depends on how long viewers want recordings kept and how many streams they need at once. The service also includes an on-demand library and recent-program lookback, but its sports focus is limited, and local affiliate availability varies by market. Frndly TV suits budget viewers who prioritize its channel lineup, lookback, and DVR options over sports breadth or universal access to local affiliates. Viewers who need DVR on the entry tier, or who need a wider sports focus, should compare alternatives.

Frndly TV pricing

Plans From $6.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices re-checked Oct 2026.

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Frndly TV fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$6.99/mo
Included channels	50
DVR storage	Unlimited DVR on Classic and Premium; recordings retained 3 months on Classic and 9 months on Premium. No DVR on Basic.
Simultaneous streams	1
Local channels	Yes
Sports focus	Limited
Supported platforms	Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, VIZIO SmartCast, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, Chromecast; iPhone/iPad, Android mobile, and web browsers
Free trial	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	From $6.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial (source)
Website	frndlytv.com
Facts checked	2 Oct 2026

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