Philo Price History
Philo (Essential) currently costs $25.00/month in the US, up from $16.00 at launch in , a 56% increase across 5 changes. See the interactive price chart to compare Philo with every other major US streaming service.
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+).
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| 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 in 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.