The Best Netflix Alternatives for You
So, what are some other good sites and apps that you can still be entertained without Netflix? We are splitting your options into two lists: the paid streaming services, and the free ones. We will start by outlining the paid ones as they are more direct competition to Netflix.
The Best Paid Netflix Alternative Streaming Services
Hulu
Hulu is a very good option, and probably the best of all the Netflix alternatives. It has a lot of great movies and series, as well as Hulu originals. You can subscribe to Hulu if you live in the US or Japan. The price for a Hulu subscription starts at $6.99 per month.
Another advantage of Hulu is that you can also get live TV if you pay extra. Hulu is also Disney-owned and has a partnership with both Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. People in the US can subscribe to the Disney Plus bundle starting from $14 monthly.
Peacock TV
Peacock TV is another good streaming service where you can get great series like The Office, Brooklyn ‘99, and Modern Family. It has a free base version with commercials and a limited selection. There are also the Peacock Premium and Premium Plus plans. Peacock Premium has a wider range of selections and costs $5 monthly, although it also has commercials. The Peacock Premium Plus plan is completely ad-free and it costs $10 monthly.
HBO Max
While most of the streaming services are mostly only available in the US, HBO Max has a wider range of availability and also has distribution partnerships with TV providers in different countries. The subscription fee is $9.99 for the ad-supported plan and $14.99 for the ad-free premium package.
Paramount+
With Paramount Plus, you get access to a huge catalog of Paramount movies and shows. You also get live local news coverage and sports streams. It is quite affordable, with the ad-supported package costing only $4.99 monthly.
Sling TV
This service is exclusive to the US and is an alternative to cable TV. When you subscribe, you get access to more than 30 TV channels. It costs more than all the other options though. The basic plan costs about $35 monthly. Sling TV has more subscription plans which could give you access to international channels.
Some Best Free Netflix Alternatives for You
If you are looking for a free alternative for streaming, you can check out these services:
Roku
Roku is a good free streaming service available to people in the US. You get to shows like Teen Wolf and a good selection of others for free. However, there is also a premium package, but you don’t need to worry about it if you don’t want to buy the service.
Vimeo
Vimeo is a very good free service where you can find lots of original content. Like most free services, it also has a paying option, so you might not get the full features for free.
YouTube
YouTube needs no introduction. You can find lots of free movies and episodes of your favorite shows just by searching for them. The main issue for YouTube is the number of intrusive ads you have to see if you don’t have YouTube Premium. However, the sheer amount of free videos you can watch makes up for the ads.
No Netflix? No Problem. There are many other ways you can stream content for your entertainment. However, most of the alternatives discussed in this article are only exclusive to the US. If you live in another country, you can still gain access to the streaming services by using a VPN to mask your IP address.
How can I stream shows on Peacock for free?
Once you create an account on Peacock, you get the free base version. With this, you can watch selected movies and TV shows for free. The free service for Peacock TV is ad-supported and has commercials.
Can I watch Roku in the UK?
Roku is available to watch in the United Kingdom, so people who live there can enjoy movies and shows on the free channel.
