How to Watch Start TV without Cable

The Spool Staff
November 15, 2024

You can stream START TV on Philo, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV with All Extras, or Frndly TV.

Philo
  • 7-day free trial.
  • $28/month.
  • START TV included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
  • Go to Philo
    Hulu with Live TV
  • 3-day free trial.
  • $76.99/month.
  • START TV included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
  • Go to Hulu with Live TV
    YouTube TV
  • 7-day free trial.
  • $72.99/month.
  • START TV included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
  • Go to YouTube TV
    Sling TV with All Extras
  • $61/month.
  • START TV included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
  • Go to Sling TV with All Extras
    Frndly TV
  • 7-day free trial.
  • $6.99/month.
  • START TV included.
  • No commitment, cancel anytime.
  • Go to Frndly TV

    Start TV spotlight female-led programs, with a particular focus on crime dramas and mysteries. Catch titles like Major Crimes, Ghost Whisperer, Cold Case, and Murder, She Wrote, alongside more traditional dramas like The Good Wife and the very un-crimely The Drew Barrymore Show. Watch all these on your streaming device anytime with just a live TV subscription.

    To watch Start TV without cable, simply sign up for a subscription to any of the live TV options below. You can read more information about each of their different prices and offers to determine which service best suits your taste.

    Hulu with Live TV

    Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.

    YouTube TV

    Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.

    Sling TV with All Extras

    Sling TV offers Orange, Blue, and various specific package options like Sports and Entertainment extras if you want to bling out on extra channels. Orange offers 34 channels including Disney Channel and ESPN, while Blue offers a little more at 42 channels including MSNBC and Fox News. Each go for $40/month, but together go for $55/month with 46 channels. Plus, you even get $25 off of your first month, making Sling TV (and its various extras) one of the most affordable plans to consider.

    Frndly TV

    True to its name, Frndly TV is an on-demand and live TV streaming service that’s friendly both on the wallet and for viewers of all ages. At just $7/month, it offers more than 40 live channels, including The History Channel, Hallmark, and The Weather Channel, plus DVR and lookback features and multiple profile options. It’s ideal for those looking for a wholesome, family-friendly streaming experience.

    Philo

    At just $28/month, Philo is one of the most affordable on-demand and live TV streaming services out there. It boasts over 70 live channels, including AMC, Lifetime, and Paramount Network, 70,000 movies, and unlimited DVR. If you ever find Philo’s base package wanting, the service also allows you to stack add-ons like Starz and MGM+ to your plan.