How can I watch Comedy Central without a TV Provider?

If you want a good laugh, Comedy Central is the channel to watch all things funny. Launched in 1989 in the USA, it now has global reach showcasing stand-up specials to original series.

To watch Comedy Central without a TV provider, the best streaming services include Philo, Sling Blue, Vidgo, and Hulu Live TV. Deciding which service to use depends on the features you want and how much you are willing to pay. Read this article to help you decide which platform is best for your household.

Comedy Central is on Philo

One of the top reasons people cancel their cable or satellite TV subscription is to save money. If this is your primary goal then Philo is a great choice as a less expensive cable alternative.

Philo is one of the cheapest streaming services in the market at $25 a month. However, if you are a T-Mobile subscriber, you can get $10 off the monthly subscription for 12 months, which brings it down to $15/month.

This subscription will give you more than 60 popular broadcast and cable channels which, of course, includes Comedy Central.

You can add packages to your base Philo subscriptions. For instance, for an additional $3 a month, add movies and more, which gives you:

Cinemoi
HDNet Movies
MHM HD
Reelx
Sony Movies

If you want movies and original series, pay an extra $6/month for the EPIX channel package to get:

EPIX
EPIX2
EPIX Hits

For exclusive hits, add $9 more to your monthly subscription and add the STARZ package, which gives you:

STARZ
STARZ ENCORE
STARZ Kids & Family

Even though Philo offers a low monthly subscription, it still has great features. For instance, if you prefer to DVR your viewing content, Philo offers unlimited DVR cloud storage with fast-forward and rewind functionality. Most streaming services cap DVR storage, so this is generous considering the monthly subscription price. All the good stuff does not stop there.

Philo allows its subscribers to have 3 simultaneous streams with ten customized user profiles per household per subscription.

Philo is compatible with Amazon Fire TV devices, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku Devices, Chromecast with Google TV, Android phones and tablets, iPhones, iPads, and Amazon Fire Tablets.

If you want to use this service to stream your favorite live sports, news, and local channels, Philo doesn’t provide it. It’s one of the reasons why the monthly subscription is lower than most streaming services.

For local channels, which provide the broadcast networks CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX, we recommend purchasing an outdoor antenna like this one.

Philo may not be a complete package, but this streaming service still offers great to select streamers looking for a budget friendly option with impressive features.

Philo offers a 7 day free trial after which there is no contract. Sign up for Philo here.

Comedy Central is on Sling Blue

Another streaming option to watch Comedy Central is via Sling TV. Getting rid of cable or satellite TV for cheaper streaming alternatives is worth it.

One of the options from Sling TV is Sling Blue. This service lets you enjoy around 42 channels of news and entertainment. Sling Blue is only $35 a month.

It’s slightly higher than Philo’s, but it is still one of the cheapest and competitive streaming options in the market.

Moreover, Sling Blue has features most subscribers look for. Your monthly subscription allows you to stream on 3 different devices simultaneously with a reasonable 50-hour DVR storage. If you need more storage, pay an additional $5 a month to enjoy 150 hours, making it to a total of 200 hours storage.

Sling Blue allows you to tweak and modify channel packages depending on your preferences. Your core plan can be converted to a themed channel bundle for an affordable price. One of those bundles, the Kids Extra’s network, is an additional $6 per month and provides:

NickToon
Boomerang.
TeenNick
BabyTV

Or, if you want live sports in addition to your Comedy Central subscription, pay an additional $11 a month to add Sports Extra, which adds 14 channels. They include:

MLB
MLB Network Strike Zone
Tennis Channel
NBA TV
Big Network
Pac 12 Network
Golf Channel
FS2
NHL Network
NFL RedZone
bein Sports
Olympic Channel

Sling Blue is a viable option if you are looking to stream Comedy Central without breaking the bank but with many of the features of a traditional cable/satellite service like content playback and DVR storage.

However, it has none of the drawbacks of cable like excessive fees and never ending contracts as you can cancel any time. The service comes with a 3-day free trial.

Comedy Central is on Vidgo

Comedy Central is on Vidgo and its priced at $55 a month. It carries more than 95 channels with a mix of entertainment, kids, lifestyle, news, and sports. Well-known channels such as A&E, Disney, HGTV, and ESPN are all included on Vidgo.

There is a lot to like about this relatively new streaming service. For one, it has a social component. Subscribers can interact with others while watching live TV. You can drop GIFs, create memes, photos and shoot live five seconds react videos. Moreover, you can also join or create your own chat rooms, and even post polls people can react to. You also have the option to invite friends to watch a show with you and comment on it too.

Although Vidgo does not offer DVR storage, it has a feature that allows users 24-hour playback, which can be useful.

Vidgo allows you to watch content on up to 3 devices or screens simultaneously.

Similar to other services, you can access Vidgo TV on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android smartphones, tablets, Android TV, Roku devices and Amazon Fire TV devices.

Vidgo is more expensive than Philo because of its wider network coverage, social interaction and mobile-friendly interface. If DVR storage is important, Philo has unlimited storage.

Vidgo has a 7-day free trial. There is no credit check, no hidden fees and you can cancel any time.

Comedy Central on Hulu Live TV

Comedy Central is also on Hulu + Live TV. You can access this streaming service for $69.99 per month which includes over 84 channels.

You also have the option to customize and add channels depending on your preferences. If you want to add the Entertainment package, it’s only $7.99 extra per month and it will add:

American Heroes Channel
CNBC World
Cooking Channel
Crime + Investigation
Destination America
Discovery Family
Discovery Life
Magnolia Network
Military History Channel
Science

The Español Add-on for an additional $4.99 a month adds:

CNN en Español
Discovery en Español
Discovery Familia
ESPN Deportes
History Channel en Español
Universo

If you are interested in adding the Sports add on, for an extra $9.99 a month, you will get:

NFL RedZone
Motorsports (MAVTV)
Horse Racing (TVG/TVG2)
Hunting (Outdoor Channel)
Fishing (Sportsman Channel)

If you are looking to add movies to your Comedy Central subscription, there is a STARZ, Showtime, Cinemax and HBO add-on varying in price from $8.99-$14.99 a month.

Two screens come with with your basic Hulu subscription, but you can upgrade to unlimited screens for an additional $9.99 per month, if 2 aren’t enough.

Clearly Philo or Sling Blue offer great options without breaking the bank. If you want more networks or titles from your streaming service, opt for Vidgo or Hulu + Live TV.

Plus, its a good time to get a Hulu + Live TV subscription because it now includes Disney+ and ESPN+ for the same base price. On top of that, you get access to Hulu’s large on demand library of TV shows, movies and Hulu originals.

There is a 7-day free Hulu trial, which you can get here

Is Comedy Central on Amazon Prime?

Yes, you can stream your Comedy Central favorite shows on Amazon Prime. It is available via the Amazon Prime video app on Smart TV sets, mobile iOS, Android devices, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Fire tablets, and your computer’s browser.

Amazon Prime also lets you try their services free of charge for 14 days.

Is Comedy Central a free Channel?

No, not entirely. Comedy Central can be watched for free via different streaming platforms which offer free trial periods of their services. Comedy Central also has an app that offers some free content you can watch. The app is available on all major streaming services.

Can you get Comedy Central on Amazon Fire Stick?

Comedy Central is on Amazon Fire Stick. Comedy Central’s new app was launched on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick at the same time. Installing Comedy Central on a Fire Stick is simple. Click on find and search for Comedy Central, then click Get or Download. Once done, you may now click on Open to launch the app.

Conclusion

It’s no joking matter when you see your cable or satellite bill going up. Streaming services offer a new and improved way to stream your favorite episodes of Comedy Central without the excessive fees

If you are looking for the least expensive way to stream Comedy Central, Philo is your best option. It has a low monthly subscription with affordable add-on options and unlimited DVR storage.

Sling TV is a few dollars extra but you get more channels and customization options. Moreover, sports and news are included in your Sling subscription.

Vidgo and Hulu + Live TV are the premium options in this group. Their monthly subscriptions are higher than Sling and Philo but still lower than your cable or satellite alternatives.

This article is meant to give you a general guide to watching Comedy Central without cable. All the streaming services mentioned have their own strengths and weaknesses. We recommend you do your research by trying out the free trials before deciding which one is right for you. You will have the last laugh, if you save money.

Leon Thomas

Are you streaming Comedy Central or watching it on cable or satellite? Which service are you using and are you happy with it? Have you seen your monthly TV bill go up this year? If so, what are you doing differently? Let us know in the comments below.

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