Sling TV Blue vs FuboTV Pro
FuboTV Pro wins — FuboTV Pro wins for serious sports viewers who want dedicated sports channels and international coverage; Sling TV Blue …
Scores: Sling TV Blue 6.5/10 · FuboTV Pro 8.5/10
FuboTV Pro wins for serious sports viewers who want dedicated sports channels and international coverage; Sling TV Blue wins for cost-conscious viewers who primarily need ESPN and local sports.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Sling TV Blue | FuboTV Pro |
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| Monthly Price | $45 (Blue) | $79.99 (Pro) |
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| Channels | ~45 (Blue) | 185+ |
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| Cloud DVR | 50 hours free / 200 for $5 | 1,000 hours |
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| beIN Sports (soccer) | $10/month add-on | Included |
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| MLB/NBA/NHL Networks | Add-on required | Included |
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| 4K Live Sports | No | Yes (select events) |
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Sling TV Blue
What works
- Significantly cheaper — $45/month vs FuboTV's $80
- Flexible add-on structure lets you pay only for channels you want
- Available with no annual contract; easy to cancel between sports seasons
What doesn't
- ESPN is on Orange tier — Blue + Orange costs $60, closing the price gap
- Only 50 free hours of DVR — $5/month to upgrade to 200 hours
- No NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network, or Golf Channel in base Blue plan
FuboTV Pro
What works
- 185+ channels including MLB Network, NHL Network, NBA TV, Golf Channel, Tennis Channel
- beIN Sports included — best international football coverage of any live TV streamer
- 1,000 hours DVR vs Sling's 50 free hours
What doesn't
- $79.99/month is one of the more expensive live TV streaming options
- Channel depth may exceed what many subscribers actually watch
- App interface has had reliability complaints on some smart TV platforms
Bottom line
Our pick: FuboTV Pro.
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