You can watch History live without cable on one of these streaming services: Sling, Philo, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu. In this article, we're going to help you decide which option is best for you.
Known for its focus on historical, social, and scientific documentaries and programming, History, formerly The History Channel, offers content like Ancient Aliens, Pawn Stars, and scripted shows like Vikings.
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Watch History with Sling
If you're looking for the cheapest way to stream History, Sling could be your best choice.
Sling Pricing and Packages
Sling has 3 packages.
You can learn more about Sling pricing and packages here.
Sling Channels
Sling National ChannelsThe Sling Orange package allows you to stream a total of 30 channels including History and Bloomberg, BBC America, Cheddar Business, or Newsy for 40.
The Sling Blue package allows you to stream a total of 45 channels including History and FOX, NBC, or MSNBC for 40.
The Sling Orange+Blue package allows you to stream a total of 50 channels including History and FOX, NBC, or MSNBC for 55.
Sling Local Channels & Regional Sports NetworksFind out which local channels and regional sports networks Sling has in your area.
Sling Supported Devices
You can use Sling on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV.
Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs or Xbox One
Learn more about Sling device support.
Sling Simultaneous Streams
Simultaneous streaming support is quite limited with Sling Orange as it only allows 1 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on Sling Blue is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
If your whole house wants to tune in, Sling Orange+Blue is very generous, allowing a total of 4 streams at the same time.
Sling DVR
Sling is quite limited with only 50 hours of cloud DVR storage.
Learn more about Sling DVR features.
Sling On-Demand Library
There are approximately 70,000 pieces of on-demand content available on Sling.
Learn more about Sling on-demand library.
Watch History with Philo
Another great option to stream History is Philo.
Philo Pricing and Packages
Philo has only one package to choose from, which allows you to stream a total of 65 channels, including History.
You can learn more about Philo pricing and packages here.
Philo Channels
Philo National ChannelsThe Philo package allows you to stream a total of 65 channels including History and A&E, AMC, Discovery, or HGTV for 25.
Philo Local Channels & Regional Sports NetworksFind out which local channels and regional sports networks Philo has in your area.
Philo Supported Devices
You can use Philo on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV.
Learn more about Philo device support.
Philo Simultaneous Streams
Simultaneous streaming on Philo is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Philo DVR
Philo is quite limited with only hours of cloud DVR storage.
Learn more about Philo DVR features.
Philo On-Demand Library
There are approximately 60,000 pieces of on-demand content available on Philo.
Learn more about Philo on-demand library.
Watch History with DirecTV Stream
Another great option to stream History is DirecTV Stream.
DirecTV Stream Pricing and Packages
DirecTV Stream has 4 packages.
You can learn more about DirecTV Stream pricing and packages here.
DirecTV Stream Channels
DirecTV Stream National ChannelsThe DirecTV Stream Entertainment package allows you to stream a total of 65 channels including History and ESPN, TNT, or Nickelodeon for 69.99.
The DirecTV Stream Choice package allows you to stream a total of 90 channels including History and Cooking, Game Show Network, or Regional Sports Networks for 89.99.
The DirecTV Stream Ultimate package allows you to stream a total of 130 channels including History and NHL Network, FXM, or Starz Encore for 104.99.
The DirecTV Stream Premier package allows you to stream a total of 140 channels including History and Cinemax, Starz, or Showtime for 149.99.
DirecTV Stream Local Channels & Regional Sports NetworksFind out which local channels and regional sports networks DirecTV Stream has in your area.
DirecTV Stream Supported Devices
You can use DirecTV Stream on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV.
Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs or Xbox One
Learn more about DirecTV Stream device support.
DirecTV Stream Simultaneous Streams
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Entertainment is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Choice is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Ultimate is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
Simultaneous streaming on DirecTV Stream Premier is decent, allowing a total of 3 streams at once.
DirecTV Stream DVR
DirecTV Stream is quite limited with only 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage.
Learn more about DirecTV Stream DVR features.
DirecTV Stream On-Demand Library
There are approximately 40,000 pieces of on-demand content available on DirecTV Stream.
Learn more about DirecTV Stream on-demand library.
Watch History with Hulu
Hulu is the most expensive option to stream History.
Hulu Pricing and Packages
Hulu has 3 packages.
You can learn more about Hulu pricing and packages here.
Hulu Channels
Hulu National ChannelsThe Hulu + Live TV package allows you to stream a total of 67 channels including History and CNN International, MSNBC, or CNBC for 69.99.
Hulu Local Channels & Regional Sports NetworksFind out which local channels and regional sports networks Hulu has in your area.
Hulu Supported Devices
You can use Hulu on web browsers, Android, or iOS as well as Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV.
Other devices include LG/Samsung Smart TVs or Xbox One
Learn more about Hulu device support.
Hulu Simultaneous Streams
If you just want to forget about streaming constraints, Hulu gives you unlimited streams so you can watch on unlimited devices.
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Simultaneous streaming support is quite limited with Hulu + Live TV as it only allows 2 streams at once.
Hulu DVR
Hulu is quite limited with only 50 hours of cloud DVR storage.
Learn more about Hulu DVR features.
Hulu On-Demand Library
There are approximately 42,000 pieces of on-demand content available on Hulu.
Learn more about Hulu on-demand library.
Watch History on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch History on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Sling, Philo, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download it.
Watch History on Roku
You can watch History on Roku with one of these streaming services: Sling, Philo, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download it.
Watch History on Apple TV
You can watch History on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: Sling, Philo, DirecTV Stream, or Hulu. You can use your credentials to log into the app once you download it.