How to Cancel Your YouTube TV Subscription
YouTube TV announced that they will be raising the price from $49.99 to $64.99 for all new users — and all existing subscribers on their next billing period. While the service added channels from Viacom, in the last few months they dropped Fox Regional Sports Networks in many markets, as well as YES Network, Fox Sports West, and Fox Sports Prime Ticket.
If you are a looking for an alternativ) to YouTube TV, we’ve put together six options, including two that carry those channels, so you can keep watching live TV on your streaming media player.
If you want to find the best service based on what channels and shows you watch, try our Channel Finder.
How to Cancel YouTube TV on Your Mac or PC
- To cancel YouTube TV, go to tv.youtube.com, and choose the Settings option from your profile in the top left.
- In Settings, make sure “Membership” is selected and then choose “Deactivate Membership”. When asked to confirm, choose “Cancel Membership”. Alternatively, you can pause your account.
Once you cancel your YouTube TV subscription, we’ve put together a list of alternative with the different channels, features, simultaneous streams, and DVR.
Alternatives to YouTube TV
1. fuboTV ($55)
fuboTV recently announced that they will be adding Disney-owned networks including ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, FX, Nat Geo, and more this summer. With the additions, they will include all of the Top 35 Cable Channels, more than any other Live TV Streaming Service.
After they add Disney-owned channels, fuboTV will offer every channel that YouTube TV offers and you’ll gain No Channels.
In terms of sports, they are one of the only alternatives that carry NFL Network, NFL RedZone, NBA TV, MLB Network, and NHL Network as part of their service (some require their $5 Extra or $11 Sports Plus add-on). They also are the only service that offers a similar multi-screen (PIP) feature that many streamers love for sports.
For those in New York, Boston, and Houston, they are one of the only streaming services that offer MSG/MSG+, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, and NESN. Due to a contract dispute, they are currently without Sinclair-owned Fox Sports RSNs.
They offer a $5 upgrade to their Family Plan, which includes 500 Hour DVR and Third Simultaneous Stream. They could have their own price hike coming, but we wouldn’t expect it to be more than $5-10.
Cloud DVR
The service includes a 30 Hour DVR, which can be upgraded to 500 Hours, plus a third stream for $5.
Max Streams
The service includes 2 Simultaneous Streams, but you can add a Third Stream, along with a 500 Hour DVR for $5.
2. Hulu + Live TV ($55)
For the $10 less than YouTube TV, you’ll get 33 channels of the 35 Top Cable Channels, including your local RSN. The service carries a similar number of ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates than YouTube TV, so you’re likely to get them in your area.
In comparison to YouTube TV, you’ll lose AMC and WE tv, but you’ll gain A&E, History, and Lifetime.
They are the only service that carries all Fox Sports RSNs including YES Network, Fox Sports West, and Fox Sports Prime Ticket across markets — which YouTube TV no longer carries.
If you’re a College Sports fan, you’ll also get ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ESPNU, and CBS Sports Network.
Cloud DVR
Includes 50 Hour DVR (but you can’t skip ads), can upgrade to 200 hour DVR for $9.99 a month, which includes the ability to fast-forward through ads.
Max Streams
Includes up to 2 Simultaneous Streams, but can upgrade to Unlimited Screens in your home (and 3 on mobile) for $9.99 a month.
3. Philo ($20)
If you’re willing to sacrifice local and live sports, Philo is a great budget option that will give you 18 channels of the Top Cable channels from your YouTube TV plan. You’ll get channels from AMC, A+E, Viacom (MTV, VH1, etc), and Discovery/Scripps (Discovery, Food Network, HGTV).
In comparison to YouTube TV, you’ll lose Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, MSNBC, Syfy, TBS, TNT, truTV, and USA Network, but you’ll gain A&E, History, and Lifetime.
Besides the cost savings, you’ll also get an Unlimited DVR and three simultaneous streams.
Cloud DVR
Includes Unlimited DVR.
Max Streams
Includes 3 Simultaneous Streams.
4. Sling Orange + Blue ($45)
For $45 (and just $35 for your first month) you’ll get 27 channels of the 35 Top Cable Channels.
You’ll get channels from AMC, Disney (ESPN, Disney), Discovery/Scripps (Discovery, Food Network, HGTV), FX, NBCU (Bravo), and Turner (TNT, TBS, CNN).
In comparison to YouTube TV, you’ll gain A&E, History, and Lifetime. While you’ll lose channels like Disney Junior, FXX, Hallmark Channel, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, VH1, and WE tv in their base plan, you can add some as part of their $5 Extra packs.
One unique feature with Sling is that you can add additional channels through Extra packs like Kids, Comedy, News, and Lifestyle. For $5 each, or $10 for all four — you can add channels like MTV, VH1, E!, Disney Junior, and MSNBC.
In order to get MLB Network and NBA TV (which YouTube TV offers), you’ll need to add the Sports Extra pack ($10), which also includes NHL Network.
They also have a Total TV Deal which includes all 7 Extra Packs and a 50 Hour DVR for $25. This means that you can get almost every channel available on Sling for almost the same price ($70) as YouTube TV.
Sling only carries NBC & FOX, it’s only in select markets, but you can either supplement with an antenna or a free service like Locast. They also are in a contract dispute with Fox Sports meaning that they only have limited Regional Sports Networks.
Cloud DVR
Includes 10 Hour DVR, Can Upgrade to 50 Hour for $5
Max Streams
Includes up to 4 Streams (Depending on Channel)
5. Vidgo ($40)
Vidgo isn’t as polished as YouTube TV, but is $25 cheaper and includes many of the same channels. For just $40 a month, you’ll get 23 channels Top Cable Channels, ABC & FOX in select markets, NFL Network, and many college sports networks.
In comparison to YouTube TV, you’ll gain No Channels, but you’ll lose A&E, History, and Lifetime.
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If you’re a College Sports fan, you’ll also get ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, Big Ten Network, ESPNU, Longhorn Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network. They also include NFL Network — and you can get NFL RedZone for just $10 more as part of their Plus plan.
Cloud DVR
No DVR. Coming Soon.
Max Streams
Includes up to 3 Simultaneous Streams.
6. AT&T TV NOW ($55)
AT&T TV NOW is bit more cheaper than YouTube TV. The service has fewer ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates than YouTube TV, so you may lose your local channels.
In comparison to YouTube TV, you’ll gain No Channels, but you’ll lose AMC, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Travel Channel, and WE tv.
If you’re a College Sports fan, you’ll also get ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, ESPNU, Longhorn Network, SEC Network, and truTV. But, in order to get your local RSN, you will need to splurge for their $85 Max Plan — which at that point, you mind as well choose another Live TV Streaming Service or switch back to cable.
Cloud DVR
Includes 500 Hour DVR.
Max Streams
Includes up to 3 Simultaneous Streams.
Comparison of Channels Across Live TV Streaming Services
The following comparison is done based on the channels that will be added to fuboTV (Disney/ESPN) and YouTube TV (Viacom) this summer.
Top Cable
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | YouTube | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “Base” | “YouTube TV” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $16 | $72.99 | $55 | ||
| A&E | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| AMC | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| BET | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Bravo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cartoon Network | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| CNN | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Comedy Central | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Discovery | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Disney Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Disney Junior | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | + $6 | |
| E! | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Food Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fox News | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Freeform | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| FXX | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | + $6 | |
| Hallmark Channel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | |
| HGTV | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| History | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| Investigation Discovery | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lifetime | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| MSNBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MTV | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | |
| Nickelodeon | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | |
| Paramount Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | |
| Syfy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TLC | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TNT | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Travel Channel | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| truTV | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| USA Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| VH1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 | |
| WE tv | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | + $6 |
Locals
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “Base” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $16 | $55 | ||
| ABC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| CBS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | |
| Fox | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| NBC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| Telemundo | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | |
| The CW | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | |
| Univision | - | ✓ | - | - | - |
Regional Sports
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | YouTube | Philo | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “YouTube TV” | “Base” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $72.99 | $16 | $55 | ||
| Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
National Sports
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | YouTube | Philo | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “YouTube TV” | “Base” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $72.99 | $16 | $55 | ||
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| ESPN2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| FS1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| Fox Sports 2 | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| TBS | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| TNT | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| USA Network | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
Pro Sports
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | YouTube | Philo | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “YouTube TV” | “Base” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $72.99 | $16 | $55 | ||
| MLB Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | + $15 | |
| NBA TV | - | + $8 | - | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| NFL Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| NFL RedZone | - | + $11 | + $10 | + $11 | - | + $15 | |
| NHL Network | - | + $8 | - | - | - | + $15 |
College Sports
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | YouTube | Philo | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “YouTube TV” | “Base” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $72.99 | $16 | $55 | ||
| ACC Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| ACC Network Extra | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| Big Ten Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| CBS Sports Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | |
| ESPNU | - | + $8 | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| Longhorn Network | - | - | - | - | - | + $15 | |
| Pac-12 Network | - | + $8 | - | - | - | + $15 | |
| SEC Network | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| truTV | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ |
Other Sports
| AT&T NOW | Fubo | Hulu | YouTube | Philo | Sling | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “PLUS” | “fubo” | “Hulu Live TV” | “YouTube TV” | “Base” | “Combo” | ||
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Free Trial | Get 50% Off | ||
| $54.99 | $74.99 | $76.99 | $72.99 | $16 | $55 | ||
| beIN Sports | - | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | + $15 | |
| Next Level Sports | - | + $6 | - | - | - | - | |
| ESPNEWS | - | + $8 | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| FanDuel TV | - | - | + $10 | + $11 | - | - | |
| Fox Soccer Plus | - | + $6 | - | + $11 | - | - | |
| Golf Channel | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | + $15 | |
| Tennis Channel | - | + $8 | - | + $11 | - | + $15 |