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If the only thing keeping you on a $120 cable bill is the Hallmark Channel and a few comfort networks, you’re overpaying by a lot. You can keep Hallmark — plus lifestyle favorites like Food Network, HGTV, and Lifetime — for less than the cost of two coffees a month. Here’s the cheapest way to do it in 2026.

The budget winner: Frndly TV

At around $8.99/month, Frndly TV is built for exactly this audience. It carries the Hallmark Channel along with A&E, History, Lifetime, and a stack of lifestyle and comfort networks. There are no local channels and no sports, which is precisely why it’s so cheap — you’re not paying for ESPN you’ll never watch. For a Hallmark-first household, nothing else comes close on price.

The step-up: Philo

If you want Hallmark and a broader lineup — Food Network, HGTV, TLC, Discovery, AMC, Lifetime, and dozens more — Philo at about $28/month is the value champion. It’s still less than a quarter of a typical cable bill, with a big entertainment and lifestyle catalog and unlimited DVR. Again, no locals and no live sports.

When to spend more

The bigger services (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream) also carry Hallmark, but they run $80–$90/month because you’re paying for locals and sports too. Only step up to one of those if you also want live local channels or sports. If Hallmark and lifestyle are your world, you’re throwing money away above the $28 tier.

The verdict

• Just Hallmark and comfort networks? Frndly TV, ~$8.99/month.
• Hallmark plus a full lifestyle lineup? Philo, ~$28/month.
• Also want your local news and sports? A full service like YouTube TV, ~$82.99/month.

Even the middle option saves most households over $1,000 a year versus cable.

Want to see exactly which service carries your shows? Try the free Streampool Finder — check off Hallmark and your other favorites and it ranks every option by price.

FAQ

Does Frndly TV really have the Hallmark Channel? Yes — Hallmark is a centerpiece of Frndly’s lineup, along with A&E, History, and Lifetime, which is why it’s popular with cord-cutters who watch those networks.

Can I record shows? Both Frndly TV and Philo include cloud DVR, so you can record Hallmark movies and watch them later.

Will I lose my local news? Yes — the cheap tiers don’t include local ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX. A one-time antenna purchase gets local channels for free, or step up to a full live-TV service.