Getting a bonus streaming service with your subscription these days isn’t as much of a fun, bonus extra as it is a necessity these days. The rising cost of stacking multiple streaming services on top of each other has customers constantly re-configuring their monthly budgets, adding and canceling streamers to fit their content needs and monetary constraints.

Many live TV streaming services have made deals with on-demand streaming services to bundle their offerings together for a discounted price, but keeping track of which ones have done so has become something of a full-time job for the average observer. We at The Streamable are here to help cut through the confusion and see once and for all which live TV streamers have on-demand streaming plans bundled into their price.

Which live TV streaming services have on-demand streamers attached?

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been something of a leader in getting on-demand streaming services to bundle with its various plans. The ground for this was laid in fall 2024, when DIRECTV agreed to a new carriage deal with Disney that allowed the distributor to bundle Disney+, Hulu, and the new ESPN streaming service with some of its channel packages, among other provisions.

Now, Disney+ and Hulu can be found in various DIRECTV plans; if you choose to receive your DIRECTV channel package through a Gemini device acquired from the company, you get ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu included in the price of any Signature channel package — from ENTERTAINMENT to PREMIER. ESPN Unlimited is also available in these plans, and going all the way up to the PREMIER package will get you access to content from Cinemax, HBO Max, the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME channel, and STARZ as well.

If you choose to receive your DIRECTV Signature plan through your own smart TV or streaming device, you still get free ESPN, but no Disney+ or Hulu.

Some of DIRECTV’s Genre Packs also come with on-demand streamers. The MySports plan comes with ESPN Unlimited, while the MyEntertainment package comes with Disney+, HBO Max, and Hulu — all with ads. DIRECTV’s MyKids plan comes with Disney+, and the MiEspañol package includes ViX Premium.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV got the bunding craze started, but it had a huge leg up on the competition when it first began offering Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, since its parent company Disney had partial or total ownership of all those properties. To this day, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select are available with most plans of Hulu + Live TV.

Starting Oct. 21, Hulu +Live TV plans with the Disney Bundle included will cost $90 per month and up. Customers can upgrade their plans to include Disney+ and Hulu without ads if they prefer, but no Hulu + Live TV plan comes with ESPN Unlimited — only the ESPN Select tier is available with these plans.

Free 3-Day Trial

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Hulu Live TV

Hulu Live TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 70 channels for $89.99 per month. Hulu + Live TV base plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs). Subscribers get free access to Disney+ and ESPN Select at no extra charge.

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Where it really separates itself is value. Your subscription doesn’t just cover live TV — it also includes full access to Hulu’s on-demand library, plus bundled subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN Select content at no extra cost. That means you’re getting everything from next-day network TV episodes and Hulu Originals, to Marvel, Star Wars, and live sports content all in one place without juggling multiple bills.

For sports fans, Hulu + Live TV also includes regional sports networks (RSNs) in select areas, a feature many competing services have dropped. That can be a big deal if you’re trying to follow local MLB, NBA, or NHL teams.

The DVR experience is another strong point. Subscribers get unlimited cloud DVR storage and the ability to fast-forward through commercials on recorded content — a feature that used to cost extra but is now standard. It’s designed to feel closer to a traditional cable DVR, just without the box.

If you want to customize further, several add-ons are available. You can upgrade to premium channels like HBO, Showtime, or Starz, add an unlimited streams option for households with lots of viewers, or go ad-free on Hulu’s on-demand content (live TV will still include ads).

Overall, Hulu + Live TV is less about being the cheapest option and more about being the most comprehensive. It’s built for people who want live TV, on-demand shows, and bundled streaming services all under one roof — without having to piece everything together themselves.

Free 3-Day Trial

$89.99+ / month

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Philo

Philo does things a bit differently than some other live TV streamers, in that it does not come with any live sports channels, local broadcast networks, or cable news offerings. But those programming gaps allow the service to sell itself at a rock-bottom price of $33 per month.

Philo also comes with on-demand access to three streaming services at no extra charge with a Core subscription: AMC+, discovery+, and HBO Max. Customers can watch some AMC+ content through the Philo app, and get their own login credentials to log into that streamer’s own app, as well as the HBO Max and discovery+ apps.

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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NOW TV

The NOW TV streaming service is available only to Xfinity customers, but it comes with a host of popular cable channels, as well as free streaming channels for $20 per month. Most Xfinity internet customers can bundle Now TV with the StreamSaver bundle as well; this combination includes Apple TV+, as well as Netflix and Peacock with ads.

The NOW StreamSaver bundle costs $30 per month, so while you don’t get StreamSaver free, you do save $5 per month off what you’d pay to get that bundle normally.

A previous version of this article incorrectly omitted discovery+ from the list of on-demand streamers that come with Philo.