Here Are 4 Netflix Alternatives You Haven’t Seen Yet

Netflix will soon be adding commercial breaks to its platform, so you may be looking for an alternative video streaming site. We'll give you four free Netflix alternatives.

Netflix is one of the biggest and most popular video streaming services in the world. The site offers thousands of the biggest movies and TV shows. However, you may be in search of an alternative video streaming site to Netflix. Firstly, Netflix subscriptions are expensive. A monthly subscription costs $9.99 for the Basic plan, $15.99 for Standard, and $19.99 for Premium. As the price for the monthly subscription gradually increases, you may want a site where you can watch your favorite movies and tv shows for free. On top of the pricey subscription fee, there is news that Netflix will soon be adding ads to its platform. There are many free alternatives to Netflix that offer you the same variety of movies and tv shows, without the monthly subscription fee. We’ll give you four of the best. 

1. Pluto TV

Pluto TV is a free streaming service that is owned by Paramount. It is a great alternative to Netflix because it offers two streaming services. The first streaming service it offers is over 250 channels of free live TV, so you can watch cable TV channels, including news channels live. The second streaming service it offers is a library of thousands of TV shows and movies. The site offers many of the big movies that are available on Netflix (including the new Star Trek movie) for free. The only downside is that the site is monetized through the use of advertisements. 

2. Vudu

Vudu is another free online Netflix alternative. The site is technically a video rental store, but they offer over 1000 movies for free. Vudu is jointly owned by NBCUniversal and Warner Bros, which means the site has lots of family films on offer, including many old favorites including Kung Fu Panda and Cinderella. The only downside to Vudu is that you will need to sit through ads. But, it’s worth it for the many popular movies you can watch for free. 

3. Crackle

Crackle is another great online video streaming platform to try instead of Netflix. Firstly, it is a video streaming service that is completely free. Using Crackle, you can watch tv shows and movies on your smartphone, tablet, computer, games console, and smart tv. It offers popular, feature-length movies, including Hollywood films and cult classics, as well as popular tv shows. Although you can stream videos without setting up an account, doing so allows you to create a favorites list and get recommendations. The only downside is that you will need to sit through a 30-second ad before your movie or tv show begins, followed by ads throughout. 

4. Kanopy

If you are enrolled in a university or have a library card, then you have access to Kanopy. Kanopy gives you access to their video streaming service, as long as you register with a library card or with university login details. You can watch thousands of popular and educational films for free, with no ads. The site offers many cult classics and alternative indie films that Netflix does not have on offer. Kanopy has a library of films organized in subject order, which makes it particularly useful if you are a student looking for movies as an educational or study tool. There is even a Kanopy Kids collection for toddlers and children.

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