Frndly TV Review: A Tiny Live TV Provider for a Tiny Price in 2025

Streaming Smarter says: Frndly TV is unbelievably cheap for a reason — it’s missing most of the channels people watch on TV. Still, it’s worth considering if you don’t care about news, sports, or major networks. It may also pair well with something like Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV because Frndly TV has some networks you won’t find elsewhere.

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What Does Frndly TV Cost?

The Basic plan is $7.99/month or $83.88/year. That plan does not include a DVR, only SD quality video, and just one screen at a time.

Upgrade to the Classic plan for $9.99/month or $95.88/year. This gives you HD video, a 3-month DVR, and 2 screens at a time.

The Premium plan is $11.99/month or $119.88/year. You’ll get HD video, a 9-month DVR, and 4 screens at once.

Can You Get a Discount on Frndly TV?

Choosing an annual plan gives you a 21% discount over the monthly plan.

Can You Watch Frndly TV for Free?

Yes! Start with a generous 7-day free trial to see if Frndly TV is right for you.

What Channels Are Available on Frndly TV?

Frndly TV focuses on family-friendly entertainment including many channels available with an antenna. Its most popular channels are ION, Hallmark Channel, MeTV, INSP, GRIT, Hallmark Mystery, A&E, Lifetime, Game Show Network, and Bounce TV.

What Local Channels Are on Frndly TV?

Frndtly TV doesn’t carry local channels. You could tune in with an antenna, or choose Paramount+ with SHOWTIME to get your local CBS affiliate or Peacock Premium Plus to get your local NBC station.

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What Sports Channels Are on Frndly TV?

There are no sports channels on Frndly TV. For a budget option with sports channels, check out Sling TV.

Can You Watch Regional Sports Networks with Frndly TV?

Frndly TV doesn’t offer regional sports networks. If you need one, I recommend DIRECTV STREAM instead. Another option is to sign up to team-specific streamers like FanDuel Sports Network. Ultimately, sports fans are better off with a service other than Frndly TV.

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Does Frndly TV offer 4K Broadcasts?

Frndly TV doesn’t have 4K. Broadcasts are in SD unless you pay for HD with the Classic or Premium plan.

Does Frndly TV Require a Contract?

You can subscribe to Philo one month at a time. Cancel anytime at no penalty.

Does Frndly TV Have a DVR?

Yes. The included cloud DVR allows for unlimited recordings. Each recording can be saved up to 12 months.

What Streaming Devices are Compatible with Frndly TV?

How Many Simultaneous Devices Can Stream Frndly TV?

On the least expensive plan, you can only stream on one device at a time. Upgrade to the Classic plan for 2 screens at once, and choose Premium to watch 4 streams at the same time.

What Are All the Channels Available on Frndly TV?

Frndly TV Premium Channel Add-Ons

Who Should Subscribe to Frndly TV?

While Frndly TV has some hard-to-stream channels like MeTV and MeTV Toons, I don’t recommend it for most people. Most of Frndly TV’s best channels can be accessed for free with an antenna. Any live TV streaming service without news, weather, and sports is going to leave most customers dissatisfied.

If you want to save money on live TV, take a look at Philo ($28/month) or Sling TV ($23 for your first month). Philo has a larger entertainment lineup than Frndly TV, while Sling adds options for news, sports, and local channels.

If Frndly TV offered more tiers of channels, it would be worth a closer look. For now, I recommend choosing a different service.

Tracy Mills

Tracy Mills is Streaming Smarter’s Deal Editor. She cut the cord in 2020 and splits her streaming day between PBS Kids (for her daughter), Disney+ (for her son), and Hulu (for herself). Her favorite shows are “White Lotus,” “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” “Severance,” and “The Traitors.”