Philo Price History
Philo plans and prices (2026)
Every plan Philo sells in the US today, cheapest first. Plans that are no longer sold appear in the price history further down.
| Plan | Price/mo | At this price sinceSince |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | ||
| Bundle+ |
Promos, taxes, and regional fees can change the price at checkout.
Philo (Essential) currently costs $25.00/month in the US, up from $16.00 at launch in , a 56% increase across 5 changes, most recently a $8.00 decrease in .
Live TV (always ad-supported; there is no ad-free option). Originally launched unnamed at $16/mo in 2017. Renamed Core in 2024, when it added AMC+ (with ads) for new subscribers, and gained ad-supported access to HBO Max and discovery+ in September 2025. In March 2026 Core split into two tiers: Essential (no bundled streaming extras, the plan charted here) and Bundle+ (Core's direct successor, still including AMC+ (with ads), HBO Max (Basic with Ads), and discovery+).
| Effective Date | Price/mo | Change |
|---|---|---|
| [1][2][3] | $16.00 | Launch |
| [1][2] | $20.00 | ▲ 25% |
| The base package expanded to include 13 more channels. | ||
| [1][2][3] | $25.00 | ▲ 25% |
| [1][2][3] | $28.00 | ▲ 12% |
| This plan was renamed Core, with AMC+ (with ads) now included for new subscribers; Philo also launched a free ad-supported streaming tier for non-subscribers the same day. | ||
| [1][2][3] | $33.00 | ▲ 18% |
| Core subscribers gained ad-supported access to HBO Max and discovery+ as part of their existing subscription. | ||
| [1][2][3] | $25.00 | ▼ 24% |
| Core split into two tiers: the new, cheaper Essential plan (no bundled streaming extras) and Bundle+ (Core's equivalent, keeping AMC+ (with ads), HBO Max (Basic with Ads), and discovery+). | ||
Frequently asked questions about Philo pricing
How much is Philo per month in 2026?
Philo costs $25.00/month for the Essential plan as of March 10, 2026.
How much is Philo per year?
At $25.00/month, Philo (Essential) costs $300.00 per year when paying monthly. This site tracks standard monthly rates, so discounted annual plans, where offered, are not included.
How much has Philo gone up over time?
The Essential plan launched at $16.00 on November 14, 2017 and now costs $25.00, an increase of 56% across 5 price changes.
When did Philo last lower prices?
Philo last changed the Essential price on March 10, 2026, moving to $25.00/month.
Does Philo have an ad-supported plan?
Philo is always ad-supported. Its live and on-demand content includes ads, and there is no ad-free option.
What happened to the Philo Core plan?
Core split into two plans in March 2026. Essential is the lower-priced side of the split, with the live channel lineup and no bundled streaming extras, and it is the plan charted on this site. Bundle+ is Core's direct successor and still includes AMC+ (with ads), HBO Max (Basic with Ads) and discovery+ on top of the same channels. The plan named Core no longer exists, which is why the price history line changes name partway along.
Why is Philo so much cheaper than other live TV services?
Philo does not carry local broadcast networks or live sports. It is an entertainment and lifestyle channel lineup, so it avoids the two most expensive categories of programming rights. That is the whole reason it sits well below cable replacements like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV, and it is also the reason it is not a like-for-like substitute for them.
Which Philo plan is the price on this page?
The headline price and the chart line are Essential, the cheaper of the two current plans. Bundle+ has its own price history table on this page. Philo has also changed the plan's name more than once, launching unnamed at $16 a month in 2017 and becoming Core in 2024, and the tracked line follows that same entry-level plan through the renames.