Frndly TV Free Trial: 7 Days Free, Plans and How to Cancel
Frndly TV gives new customers a 7-day free trial on most plans, with all 50+ channels included. Plans start at $6.99/mo billed annually. Here is who qualifies and how to cancel.
Yes, Frndly TV has a free trial. Its Help Center says new customers get a 7-day free trial on most plans, and during that week you can watch all 50+ live channels exactly as a paying customer would. If you don't cancel, the plan you picked renews automatically.
Last checked: October 27, 2026 against the official site. Details can change.
How the Frndly TV free trial works
Frndly TV's sign-up page says "Try 7 days FREE. Cancel anytime. All channels included in every plan." Its free trial help article adds that the trial is offered "on most of our plans" to new customers.
During the trial, Frndly says you can "view all 50+ of our live channels, explore our on-demand library, and use any of the features that come with the plan you select." That last part matters: DVR and HD depend on the plan you choose at sign-up, not on the trial itself.
The channel list on frndlytv.com includes A&E, The HISTORY Channel, all three Hallmark channels, INSP, UPtv, Lifetime, Game Show Network and The Weather Channel, among others. Frndly is not a sports or local-news service, so check the lineup before you start.
Who qualifies for the trial
- New customers only. The help article says that if you restart an existing Frndly TV account, "you will not receive a free trial and will be immediately charged for the plan you select."
- A payment method goes on file. Frndly's $5 pending charge article explains that when you create an account it may send an authorization request to your bank. It "may temporarily appear as a $5 pending charge," is not an actual charge, and should disappear "after several days."
Frndly TV plans and what you pay after the trial
All three plans include every channel. The difference is DVR, video quality and the number of screens. These prices were listed on Frndly's plan selection page on October 27, 2026:
- Basic: $8.99/month billed monthly, or $6.99/month billed annually. SD video, 1 screen, no DVR.
- Classic: $10.99/month billed monthly, or $7.99/month billed annually. HD, 2 screens, unlimited DVR with recordings kept for 3 months.
- Premium: $12.99/month billed monthly, or $9.99/month billed annually. HD, 4 screens, unlimited DVR with recordings kept for 9 months.
The page says annual billing saves 24%. Frndly's billing article says that after the free trial, your subscription "will automatically renew on the schedule you chose," monthly or annually. Many states charge sales tax on streaming, and Frndly uses the ZIP code on your payment method to calculate it. Prices can change, so confirm the amount on the checkout screen.
Does Frndly TV have commercials?
Yes. Frndly's commercials article says live programming includes "the same commercials you would see on traditional TV providers," and many on-demand programs also play ads. On the Classic and Premium plans, you can record a show with the DVR and fast-forward through the ads afterward. Frndly's 72-hour Look Back feature lets you watch programs that aired on its live channels over the last three days, though a few channels, including MeTV and Catchy Comedy, don't offer it.
Some on-demand titles are commercial-free through paid add-ons such as Hallmark+, Great American Pure Flix, A&E Crime Central, Lifetime Movie Club and HISTORY Vault. The trial article says you can try any add-on "for a full 7 days" as long as you have an active Frndly TV subscription, even after your paid plan starts. That is a second trial with its own end date. The Hallmark+ article also notes that your Frndly login won't work in the stand-alone Hallmark+ app.
How to cancel the Frndly TV free trial
How you cancel depends on where you signed up. For accounts created on FrndlyTV.com with a card or PayPal, Frndly's cancellation article lists these steps:
- Sign in to your Frndly TV account settings on the website.
- Select Turn Off Auto-Renew.
- Select Turn Off Auto-Renew again on the next screen.
- Follow the prompts until you see "Your subscription renewal has been successfully canceled," then select Exit.
If you subscribed through Roku, Amazon Fire TV or VIZIO, you cancel in that account instead, and the article has separate steps for each. For example, Roku users can open my.roku.com, find Frndly TV under Active Subscriptions and select Turn off auto-renew.
Canceling during the trial doesn't cut you off early. Frndly says canceling "will only disable the auto-renewal on your plan. You can still enjoy your full 7-day trial even after canceling." For general timing tips, see our guide on how to cancel a free trial before you're charged.
Bottom line
Frndly TV's 7-day trial is a low-risk way to see whether its 50+ channel lineup covers what you watch. Pick the plan you would actually keep, because that sets your DVR and screen limits during the trial and your price afterward. You can turn off auto-renew on day one and still use the full week. For other live TV tryouts, compare the Philo free trial and the Fubo free trial.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Frndly TV free trial?
Frndly TV offers new customers a 7-day free trial on most of its plans. When we checked on October 27, 2026, the sign-up page said "Try 7 days FREE. Cancel anytime."
Can I get a second Frndly TV free trial?
No. Frndly TV's Help Center says that if you restart an existing account, you will not receive a free trial and will be charged immediately for the plan you select.
Why is there a $5 charge after I signed up for Frndly TV?
Frndly TV says it may send an authorization request to verify your payment method, which can show as a $5 pending charge. It is not an actual charge and should disappear after several days.
Do I lose access if I cancel Frndly TV during the trial?
No. Frndly TV says canceling only turns off auto-renewal, and you can still use the full 7-day trial after you cancel.