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Philo

Freemium#26 of 37 in Live TV Streaming Services

Philo: An entertainment-focused live TV service with free channels and year-long DVR. Ranked #26 of 37 in Live TV Streaming Services by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trial; best for budget viewers wanting paid channels and long-term DVR.

6.6/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.6 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trial
  • Best for
    Budget viewers wanting paid channels and long-term DVR
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    $25/mo
  • Local channels
    No
  • Founded
    2017 · San Francisco, California
  • Facts checked
    2 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Essential includes more than 70 live TV channels and on-demand titles.
    • Paid plans offer unlimited DVR, with recordings saved for one year.
    • Bundle+ adds AMC+, HBO Max Basic with Ads, and discovery+.

  • Where it doesn't

    • No local channels.
    • Sports focus is limited.
    • Free plan offers select DVR recordings, not unlimited DVR.

Our verdict on Philo

Philo pairs live television with on-demand viewing and a free, ad-supported channel option. Its Essential plan is aimed at viewers who want entertainment-focused paid channels without paying for local channels or a broad sports offering. More than 70 live TV channels, on-demand titles, and unlimited DVR are included, with recordings saved for one year. The service supports three simultaneous streams on paid plans, and the Free plan offers ad-supported channels with select DVR recordings.

Pricing is straightforward across three monthly options. Free costs $0 and includes ad-supported channels and select DVR recordings. Essential costs $25 per month and adds live TV channels, unlimited DVR, and on-demand titles; a seven-day free trial is available. Bundle+ costs $33 per month and includes everything in Essential plus AMC+, HBO Max Basic with Ads, and discovery+. That makes Bundle+ the option for viewers who want those premium streaming services alongside Philo, while Essential is the simpler choice for its live channel lineup and DVR.

The strongest fit is a budget-conscious household prioritizing entertainment channels and the ability to record currently airing or scheduled content for later viewing. Philo can be watched on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, as well as supported TVs and streaming devices including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Chromecast. Its trade-offs are important: it has no local channels and limited sports focus. Viewers who rely on local broadcasts or want sports to anchor their live TV package should look elsewhere; those needs do not match Philo’s channel emphasis.

Philo pricing

Plans Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices re-checked Oct 2026.
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Philo fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from$25/mo
Included channels70
DVR storageUnlimited; recordings saved for 1 year
Simultaneous streams3
Local channelsNo
Sports focusLimited
Supported platformsAndroid TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Roku, Samsung TV, Vizio TV, Mac, Windows PC, Android, iPhone, iPad, Fire tablet
Free trial7 days
DeploymentCloud, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
SupportEmail, Phone, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan · paid from $25/mo · 7-day trial (source)
Websitephilo.com
Facts checked2 Oct 2026

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