Free trials are excellent tools for subscription video services, but they might be even more important for live TV streaming services to offer. Live TV packages that are built to resemble cable plans are usually much more expensive monthly than a streamer like Hulu or Prime Video, and giving customers the chance to test these services out makes them more likely to stay subscribed once it’s time to pony up.

The “skinny” live TV service Philo offers a seven-day free trial, and it’s incredibly easy to get and start watching immediately.

What Plan Options Does Philo Have?

Philo has just one plan for subscribers, its base package. The service runs $28 per month, and includes nearly 20 of the top cable channels on the market, including AMC, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and more. It doesn’t carry cable sports channels or local networks, but the later can easily be gotten with an over-the-air antenna.

In addition to these channels, Philo also gives customers free access to an ad-supported AMC+ account. This will allow subscribers to watch episodes of series like “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,” “Interview with the Vampire” and everything else in the AMC+ catalog on-demand at their convenience.

Viewers can supplement their Philo experience with channel add-on packs, which start at just $3 per month. Philo lets viewers stream on up to three devices simultaneously, and offers unlimited Cloud DVR storage that lets users keep their recordings for up to 12 months. Philo also offers a free streaming platform with more than 80 free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels which both subscribers and non-subscribers can enjoy.

How to Sign Up for Philo

1. Click here to be taken to Philo's website.
2. Click “Start your 7-day free trial.”
3. Enter an email address and create an account.
4. Choose any optional add-ons you want with your Philo account.
5. Enter payment information to finish signing up.

Philo won’t make you jump through even one hoop to get access to its free trial. You’ll be subscribed with just a few clicks, and you’ll be able to start watching each network available on the streamer, plus on-demand content and more.

7-Day Trial

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Philo

Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.

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The Essential plan costs $25 per month and includes 70+ live TV channels focused on entertainment and lifestyle programming, such as AMC, HGTV, Hallmark Channel, Nickelodeon, and Food Network. Subscribers also get access to 120+ free streaming channels, more than 80,000 movies and shows on demand, and unlimited DVR with one-year storage. Essential also includes a 7-day free trial for new customers.

For viewers who want more premium content, Philo offers the Bundle+ plan for $33 per month (formerly the Philo Core plan). Bundle+ includes everything in Essential, plus ad-supported AMC+ and access to the HBO Max (Basic with Ads) app. Users can also access discovery+ content directly within the Philo app. While Bundle+ adds a full premium streaming bundle for just $8 more per month, it does not include a free trial.

The service is available on most major devices, including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs, mobile devices, and web browsers. In addition to its paid plans, Philo also offers a free ad-supported streaming experience, allowing users to explore content before deciding whether to upgrade to a live TV subscription.

While it doesn’t include local broadcast stations or sports networks like ESPN, FS1 or NBC Sports Network, Philo remains one of the most affordable live TV streaming options for entertainment-focused viewers. With a simple lineup, generous DVR storage, and a clear path from free streaming to live TV and premium bundles, Philo is an appealing choice for cord-cutters who want to keep costs down while still enjoying a wide range of popular programming.

7-Day Trial

$25+ / month

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