Philo plans & pricing
2 plans, from $25.00/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: not offered
- Cheapest way to watch: Essential at $25.00/mo
- Free trial: 7 days for new subscribers
Which plan should you pick?
- Essential at $25/mo is one of the cheapest live-TV bundles anywhere and covers the classic cable entertainment channels.
- Bundle+ at $33/mo adds AMC+, HBO Max Basic with Ads, Discovery+ and All Reality for $8 more.
- Device and app-store signups can add a platform surcharge; subscribing at philo.com keeps the listed price.
What is Philo?
Philo is a live TV streaming service built around entertainment and lifestyle cable channels: 70+ live channels including AMC, HGTV, Discovery, Food Network and Hallmark, plus an on-demand library. It leaves out local broadcast, news and sports channels, which is how it stays one of the cheapest live-TV bundles anywhere. Every plan includes unlimited cloud DVR, with recordings kept for a year.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | $25.00/mo | Not offered | Yes | — | 3 | — | 70+ live channels, on-demand library, and unlimited cloud DVR with recordings kept for 1 year. 7-day free trial for new subscribers. |
| Bundle+ | $33.00/mo | Not offered | Yes | — | 3 | — | Everything in Essential plus AMC+, HBO Max Basic with Ads, Discovery+ (ad-supported), and All Reality included. |
Price history
Every verified Philo price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2017 | Essential | $16.00/mo (first tracked) |
| May 6, 2019 | Essential | $16.00 → $20.00/mo |
| June 8, 2021 | Essential | $20.00 → $25.00/mo |
Switching plans
Switch between Essential and Bundle+ from Manage Plan on your Philo account page.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel Philo, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is Philo per month?
Philo costs $25/month for Essential or $33/month for Bundle+, verified October 14, 2026. Annual billing is not offered.
Does Philo have an annual plan?
No. Philo is month-to-month only, at $25/month for Essential or $33/month for Bundle+, verified October 14, 2026.
When did Philo last raise prices?
Philo's Essential plan last rose on June 8, 2021, from $20 to $25/month, and has held that price since, per Dormant's price-history tracking. It launched at $16/month in November 2017.
Does Philo have a free trial?
Yes. Philo offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
How do I cancel Philo?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel Philo. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- Philo Help: How to Cancel Your Philo Subscription
- Philo: plan pricing in the Sistas premiere FAQ (Oct 2026)
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