The Best Fubo Alternatives for Cord-cutting

DirecTV Stream is a streaming service that offers everything from live TV, local channels, on-demand films, sports packages, and even premium cable networks like HBO and Starz for an additional fee. Its plans, which start at $70/month, are on the pricier side of live TV, but that’s because it offers unlimited DVR and streams on top of at least 75 channels, depending on the plan you pick.

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.

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.

ESPN+ is the ESPN sports network’s very own subscription service. On it, you can gain access to thousands of live events, including coverage of baseball, tennis, hockey, college sports, and UFC PPVs (for an additional, separate charge); as well a giant library of on-demand content and exclusive features. An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99/month, or save 15% by paying annually at $109.99/year, which you can enjoy on up to 5 different devices simultaneously (or up to 2 devices for UFC PPVs). If you have the $11 to shell out, a subscription to ESPN+ is most definitely worth trying out.