Fubo vs Sling TV
In-depth comparison of Fubo and Sling TV across pricing, channels, 4K, device support, and editorial scores.
Last updated May 5, 2026 · By IPTVForum Editorial Team
Fubo
The sports-first streamer with the deepest international soccer coverage in North America
Sling TV
The cheapest legal live TV in the US, with flexible Orange and Blue tiers from $40/month.
Editorial Verdict
Our pick: Fubo
Our pick is Fubo — it scores 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10, a 0.5-point edge, and leads in 6 of 6 categories.
Fubo vs Sling TV head-to-head
Our pick is Fubo — it scores 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10, a 0.5-point edge, and leads in 6 of 6 categories. Fubo carries 150 more live channels.
| Metric | Fubo | Sling TV |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest monthly | $32.99 | $46.00 |
| Live channels | 200+ | 50+ |
| VOD titles | 30,000+ | 0+ |
| Free trial | 168h | No |
| Max resolution | 4K | FHD |
| Max connections | 10 | 4 |
| Refund policy | No | No |
Quick verdict — Fubo vs Sling TV
In a head-to-head test of Fubo vs Sling TV across pricing, channel volume, 4K output, free trial availability, refund policy, and editor scoring, Fubo comes out ahead with a 9.0/10 editor score versus 8.5/10, a 0.5-point edge, while leading in 6 of 6 categories. Pricing differs by $13.01/month — roughly $156.12 over a 12-month subscription. Fubo carries the larger channel catalog at 200+ live streams, a 150-channel lead. On price alone, Fubo is the more affordable option, but per-feature value depends on whether you actually use the included extras.
Key differences at a glance
- Fubo undercuts the other by $13.01/month — about $156.12 cheaper over a year
- Fubo delivers 4K streaming; Sling TV caps at FHD
- Fubo includes a 168-hour free trial; Sling TV does not
- Fubo ships a 30K-title larger on-demand library
- Positioning split: Fubo sits in the premium tier, Sling TV in the mid tier
Side-by-side site preview
Real homepage captures from our two-week 2026 review.
All plans compared
Fubo 3 plans · Sling TV 2 plans — sorted by length.
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| ProBest | $84.99 | $84.99 |
| Elite | $94.99 | $94.99 |
| Latino | $32.99 | $32.99 |
✓ 168-hour free trial available
| Plan | Total | / month |
|---|---|---|
| Orange OR Blue | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Orange + BlueBest | $61.00 | $61.00 |
Who should pick which?
Pick Fubo if you international soccer fans tracking multiple european leagues, or nfl sunday and college football households. Its strongest area in our scorecard is channels at 9.5/10, and at $32.99/month on the longest plan it comes in cheaper than Sling TV. The 168-hour free trial means you can validate channel availability on your own hardware before committing.
Pick Sling TV if you budget-conscious cord-cutters under $50/month, or single-viewer households watching specific cable channels. Its top-rated category is pricing at 9.5/10, and at $46.00/month it asks a small premium over Fubo. There is no free trial; budget for a 1-month plan as your test.
What both services share
Common ground worth noting before you decide.
Features
- 7-day EPG
- catch-up TV
- multi-screen support
- anti-freeze technology
Devices
Amazon Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Smart TV, iOS, Android +1 more
Payments
Credit Card, PayPal
Fubo vs Sling TV — Side-by-side
| Specification | Fubo | Sling TV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editor Score | 9.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 | Fubo |
| Live Channels | 200+ | 50+ | Fubo |
| VOD Library | 30,000+ | 0+ | Fubo |
| From / month | $32.99 | $46.00 | Fubo |
| Free trial | 168h | — | Fubo |
| 4K available | Yes | No | Fubo |
| Tier | premium | mid | Tie |
| Refund policy | — | — | Tie |
| Catch-up TV | 168h | 168h | Tie |
| PPV events | Included | — | Tie |
6-Category Score Breakdown