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Philo
What Philo is
Philo is a streaming service founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. The Free plan costs nothing and is billed monthly, providing 150+ free channels and 30-day DVR on select titles. Essential costs $25 a month, billed monthly, with one-year DVR retention and three simultaneous streams. Bundle+ costs $33 a month, billed monthly, and includes three simultaneous streams. Philo also offers a 7-day trial. Viewers can therefore start with the free channel offering, try the service for seven days or choose a paid plan with the stated DVR and simultaneous-stream allowances. The listed plans make the main differences the available channels, recording retention and paid access level. Access is provided through the service’s listed apps and browser platforms.
Who it suits
Philo suits viewers wanting free channels or paid streaming with simultaneous access. Its platform support covers mobile devices, computers and web browsers.
What it does well
- Free plan includes 150+ channels
- Available across Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows
- Essential provides one-year DVR retention
- Paid plans allow three simultaneous streams
- Offers a 7-day trial
What to know first
- Free DVR lasts 30 days on select titles
- Essential costs $25 a month
- Bundle+ costs $33 a month
- Free plan’s channel selection is specified as 150+
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | billed monthly · 150+ free channels · 30-day DVR on select titles | Free |
| Essential | billed monthly · 1-year DVR retention · 3 simultaneous streams | $25 a month |
| Bundle+ | billed monthly · 3 simultaneous streams | $33 a month |
As philo.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Philo offers a free entry point alongside two paid plans with defined DVR and streaming allowances. Its broad platform availability and trial give viewers several ways to start.
Facts from Philo's own pages
Where Philo stands on Freedom251
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