Sling Blue is the perfect option for those wanting to keep up with the NFL and FOX (including FOX News and FS1), or get their daily dose of reality television on Bravo, E! and TLC. Plus, in select markets, you'll be given local ABC and NBC access.

Sling Blue does slightly better on local channels, offering ABC, NBC, and FOX stations in select areas - but no CBS, The CW, PBS, Telemundo, or Univision. Also, Blue's array of entertainment, sports, and news channels is beefier, and the package gives you three streams to Orange's one.

Sling lets you stream on-demand movies, live TV shows, and live sports instantly on all your favorite devices. Watch TV online anytime, anywhere. Choose the channel package that fits your tastes and take control of your TV streaming lineup.

Sling Blue offers 11 channels like BBC News and Fox Business, whereas Sling Orange offers just nine news channels like News Nation and HLN. If you want to have world news available, this is a good add-on option.

How much does Sling Blue cost? A subscription to Sling Blue will cost you from $40 a month - though new subscribers can save 50% on their first month. With the inclusion of ABC in some regions of the US, those able to get the channel will pay an additional $5 a month.

Sling TV streams at 720p and 30 fps (frames per second), with some sports and premium channels streaming at 60 fps.

How much does Sling Blue cost? A subscription to Sling Blue will cost you from $40 a month - though new subscribers can save 50% on their first month. With the inclusion of ABC in some regions of the US, those able to get the channel will pay an additional $5 a month.

Sling TV streams at 720p and 30 fps (frames per second), with some sports and premium channels streaming at 60 fps.

Sling TV is an affordable alternative to cable TV, which allows users to watch live channels on any Internet-connected device for just $40 a month. 4 However, some users may find that the channels in the basic package don't fit their needs, hiking up their monthly bills to include the customizations they want.

We recommend Sling Orange if you want a package with kids and sports channels, and you'll want Sling Blue if you want more news and entertainment channels.

Sling Orange is the best fit for those looking for NBA and NCAA programming and all other Disney-owned content, like ESPN, ESPN2, Disney Channel and more! Plus, this package works well for those looking to entertain the whole family, with channels like Freeform and the Food Network!

What you get: 40+ channels, includingESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Freeform, Bravo, E!, Fox Sports 1, NFL Network, Discovery Channel, FX, FoxNews, TLC, USA, SyFy, MSNBC, TBS, TNT, AMC, CNN, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, History, SyFy, USA, and more.