Sling Freestream vs Tubi
It’s a close call. The right pick depends on your priorities — see the breakdown below.
Sling Freestream vs Tubi at a glance
| Feature | Sling Freestream | Tubi |
|---|---|---|
| Our editorial score | — | — |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free trial | Free, no account needed | Free, no account needed |
| Channels | 400+ FAST channels | On-demand plus live news/sports |
| Simultaneous streams | Varies | Varies |
| Cloud DVR | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Devices | 10 platforms | 12 platforms |
| Best for | you want free live channels and on-demand movies with no subscription or signup | you want a large free movie and TV library with some live news and sports |
Price and value
Sling Freestream: Free. The best free option: hundreds of ad-supported live channels plus on-demand, no signup.
Tubi: Free. The best free on-demand library, with a growing set of live news and sports channels.
Channels and sports
Sling Freestream offers 400+ FAST channels, including News, Movies, Sports highlights and Local news (varies).
Tubi offers On-demand plus live news/sports, including Movies, TV series, Live news and Live sports (varies).
Lineups vary by ZIP code — check your exact channels.
DVR and simultaneous streams
Sling Freestream: Not applicable DVR, Varies.
Tubi: Not applicable DVR, Varies.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Sling Freestream if you want free live channels and on-demand movies with no subscription or signup.
- Choose Tubi if you want a large free movie and TV library with some live news and sports.
Sling Freestream
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Tubi
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sling Freestream or Tubi better?
Sling Freestream and Tubi are both free and ad-supported. Sling Freestream leads for free live channels with hundreds of options, while Tubi has the larger on-demand movie and TV library. Choose Sling Freestream for free live TV; choose Tubi for free movies and shows on demand. Both need no account and cost nothing.
Which is cheaper, Sling Freestream or Tubi?
Sling Freestream starts at Free and Tubi starts at Free. Prices change, so confirm the current price on each provider’s site.
Can I try Sling Freestream and Tubi before paying?
Trials vary. Sling Freestream: Free, no account needed. Tubi: Free, no account needed. Check each site for current offers.