The best free streaming apps in 2026
7 free alternatives to Netflix, Spotify Premium, which together cost about $396 a year. Every one is rated for how safe it is to install.
- Tubi Established
Huge free movie and TV library, ad-supported, no credit card. - Pluto TV Established
Free live channels plus on-demand shows, ad-supported. - The Roku Channel Established
Free movies, shows and live TV; works without a Roku device in the browser. - Kanopy Established
Ad-free films and documentaries, free with a participating library card.
- Spotify Free Established
Still the same catalog, with ads and some shuffle limits on mobile. - YouTube Music (free) Established
Free with ads; strong recommendations and rare remixes. - Audiomack Established
Free hip-hop, Afrobeats and new artists, with offline downloads.
