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Sling is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services, mainly because of its level of customization – you can add and remove packages and get only the channels you need without paying for it. But customization levels can make it difficult to know where to start, especially since slings don't have a basic plan: orange and blue.

Sling's Orange and Blue Plans are priced equally and overlap in some of their products, but their main differences are. Can't decide? You can also combine plans with orange + blue packaging, which is more affordable than signing up for two plans separately. But if you'd rather choose a plan, we've broken down the difference between orange and blue slings.

Sling Orange vs. Blue: Price and Value

Although there is no option for the free trial period, the first month of suspenders orange and suspenders blue are halfway. Pricing for each plan varies by location, with Blue increasing its monthly price in certain markets including ABC. You can view the availability of locations on the Sling website.

Orange does not offer local access, although OTA channels provide affordable antennas for free. Orange can be streamed on one device at a time, while blue can be streamed on up to three devices at a time. Orange has 34 channels, while Blue has 47 channels. 27 channels are shared between the two services.

Sling Orange and Blue: Channel Products

Sling Orange exclusive channel focuses on sports, including ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. You also get Disney and freeform. Sling Blue is a better choice for news and entertainment, offering MSNBC and FOX news, as well as channels like U.S., TLC and E!

Both Orange and Blue offer channels such as TNT, TBS, CNN, A&E, Comedy Central, IFC, HGTV and Food Network, sharing 27 channels on both plans. According to the market, Blue Blue also comes with local channels including ABC, NBC and FOX.

Sling orange and blue

If you don't want to choose, Sling's Orange + Blue packaging includes the plan, starting at $61/mo, just $15 more than the Sling Orange. If you want news, entertainment and sports channels in one place, then this is a reliable value rather than cable or live TV streaming services.

Sling Orange vs. Blue: Verdict

If you are a sports fan, Sling Orange has an advantage as it includes multiple ESPN channels. Sling Orange also has Disney and freeform, so it's a great choice for families too. Sling Blue has more channels, including local networks.

If news channels are preferred, Blue is a better choice and includes entertainment channels like FX and USA. There are also some sports channels, including the NFL network and FS1.

Ultimately, the best choice comes down to what you prioritize. Blue offers a lot of news, entertainment and local channels, while Orange offers sports and family shows like Disney and ESPN.