HonestTV vs Sling TV
Same price, 70x more channels
| Feature | HonestTV | Sling TV |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $40/month | $40/month (Orange) |
| Total Channels | 3,500+ channels | ~30 channels (Orange) ~40 channels (Blue) ~50 channels (Orange + Blue, $55/mo) |
| Cost Per Channel | $0.01 per channel | $1.33 per channel (Orange) $1.00 per channel (Blue) $1.10 per channel (Orange + Blue) |
| Sports Coverage | NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, international soccer, UFC, boxing, cricket, rugby | ESPN (Orange only), FS1, NFL Network (in some packages) |
| International Channels | Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, French, Italian, Portuguese, 20+ languages | Extra packages ($6-11/mo each) |
| Premium Channels | HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax included | Add-ons ($6-11/mo each) |
| Major Networks | ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and 3,496 more | Only available in select markets (Blue package) |
| Contract | No contract, cancel anytime | Month-to-month |
| Hidden Fees | None | None (but add-ons add up quickly) |
| Cloud DVR | Varies by provider | 50 hours (200 hours with $5/mo add-on) |
| Simultaneous Streams | 1-3 streams | 1 stream (Orange) 3 streams (Blue) 4 streams (Orange + Blue) |
Same price, 70x more channels
Why pay $40/mo for 30-50 channels when you can get 3,500+ for the same price?
Try HonestTV Free for 7 DaysWhy Sling TV Falls Short
Sling TV markets itself as the budget-friendly streaming option at $40/month for Orange or $55/month for Orange + Blue. But here's the problem: you only get 30-50 channels.
HonestTV costs the same $40/month but offers:
- 70x more channels (3,500+ vs 50)
- All major networks included (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox)
- Premium channels included (HBO, Showtime, Starz) — no add-ons required
- International content in 20+ languages
- All sports networks plus international leagues
- No confusing package choices (Orange vs Blue vs Orange + Blue)
The Hidden Cost of Sling TV
Sling TV's low advertised price is misleading once you add what you actually need:
- Base Orange: $40/mo (30 channels, ESPN but no Fox)
- Base Blue: $40/mo (40 channels, Fox but no ESPN)
- Orange + Blue: $55/mo (50 channels, both ESPN and Fox)
- Sports Extra: +$11/mo (adds NFL Network, NHL Network, regional sports)
- News Extra: +$6/mo (adds BBC, Newsmax, TheBlaze)
- Hollywood Extra: +$6/mo (adds Sundance, Turner Classic Movies)
- DVR Plus (200 hours): +$5/mo
- Total with all extras: $83/mo for 70-80 channels
By the time you get decent coverage, you're paying YouTube TV prices for fewer channels than HonestTV's base package.
What You Get With HonestTV
No Package Confusion
Sling forces you to choose Orange or Blue (or pay $55 for both). HonestTV gives you everything in one package — no confusing choices or add-on fees.
All Major Networks
ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox — all included. Sling only offers these in select markets and you need the Blue package. We have them everywhere.
Sports Without Add-Ons
Every major league (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) plus international soccer, cricket, rugby, and more. Sling charges $11/mo extra for Sports Extra. We include it all.
Premium Channels Included
HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax are already included. Sling charges $6-11/mo per add-on. That's $24-44/mo extra for what we include free.
Channel Comparison
Sling TV Orange ($40/mo): 30 channels including ESPN, TBS, TNT, CNN, Food Network
Sling TV Blue ($40/mo): 40 channels including Fox, NBC, FS1, FX, USA Network
Sling TV Orange + Blue ($55/mo): 50 channels combining both packages
HonestTV ($40/mo): 3,500+ channels including everything above PLUS:
- All major networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox)
- All sports networks (ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, NBA TV, MLB Network)
- Premium movie channels (HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax)
- International channels (Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, French, 20+ languages)
- Niche content (documentaries, cooking, lifestyle, kids)
Is HonestTV Right for You?
Choose HonestTV if you want:
- Maximum value: 70x more channels for the same price
- All major networks without market restrictions
- Premium channels included (no add-on fees)
- International content without extra packages
- Simple pricing — one price, everything included
Stick with Sling TV if you:
- Literally only watch 5-10 channels and don't need variety
- Are extremely price-sensitive and can live with 30 channels
- Don't watch sports, news, movies, or international content
How to Switch From Sling TV to HonestTV
Switching takes less than 5 minutes:
- Sign up for HonestTV (7-day free trial)
- Download the app on your device (Android, Fire TV, smart TVs, web)
- Cancel Sling TV — no waiting, cancel anytime
- Start watching — instant access to 3,500+ channels
Real User Testimonials
Former Sling TV users who switched to HonestTV say:
- "I was paying $70/mo for Sling + add-ons" — now paying $40/mo for 50x more channels
- "Finally found a service with international sports" — cricket, rugby, international soccer all included
- "No more choosing between Orange and Blue" — everything in one package
- "Premium channels without add-on fees" — HBO and Showtime included
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