Netflix is one of the best streaming platforms in the world. Or, is it? In the last few years, Netflix has raised its subscription prices multiple times. On top of that, shows get frequently removed, and sharing your account with others has become a challenge.

If you’re looking for a Netflix alternative, take a look at our list of recommendations below. We’ve compiled an overview of the best alternatives for Netflix you can subscribe to today.

Want to make sure you always have access to the biggest possible selection of movies and TV shows on any platform? Use a VPN to stream content from anywhere in the world.

The Best Netflix Alternatives (Tried and Tested!)

When it comes to streaming platforms, you want to make sure you get value for your money.

To help you make the best choice, we’ve created an overview of the top five best alternatives to Netflix. Compare features and see what each service has to offer.

Streaming Service	Price	Number of Titles	Live TV	Offline Streaming	Free Trial
Amazon Prime Video	From $8.99/month	28,000+	✖	✔	✔
Disney+	From $10.99/month	900+	✖	✔	✖
Paramount+/Showtime	From $5.99/month	36,000+	✔	✔	✔
Max (HBO Max)	From $9.99/month	3,500+	✖	✔	✔
Hulu	From $7.99/month	2,500+	✔ (select plans)	✔	✔

Ready to take a deep dive? Scroll down for our in-depth reviews!

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1. Amazon Prime Video: Our #1 Netflix alternative — more titles, extra benefits (28,000+ titles)

What We Like

• Huge streaming library: 28,000+ titles
• No advertisements
• Extra Amazon benefits

What We Don’t Like

• Browser app doesn’t always run smoothly
• Not all titles are free
• Limited original content

Plans:

• Amazon Prime Video: $8.99/month
• Amazon Prime (including Prime benefits and Prime Video): $14.99/month or $139/year

PRO TIP:

If you’re a student, you can get an Amazon Prime membership (including Prime Video) for $7.49/month or $69/year. There’s a six-month free trial that you can make use of. Go to the Prime Student sign-up and choose the verification method of your choice (age or student status).

What Amazon Prime Video offers you

The sheer size of the Amazon Prime Video library will keep you occupied for years to come! With 28,000+ titles, this streaming service leaves Netflix in the dust. Besides the regular library, you have the option to rent or buy movies that are not available for free in your region. The other week, I decided to rent Pacific Rim, which I got access to for 48 hours.

Of course, plenty of content is available for free. Amazon Prime Video has more than 200 original shows and movies, including The Wheel of Time and Citadel. The platform also offers many Emmy-winning shows and Oscar-winning movies. You can stream in 4K and save movies and TV shows to watch online.

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you also enjoy extra benefits, including same-day shipping, grocery delivery, and access to a reward program.

My streaming experience

Prime Video might not look as flashy as other streaming services, but you’ll quickly find your way around. More importantly, the content is free from advertisements. Sometimes, you’ll be shown a trailer for an upcoming show, but I personally enjoy seeing those recommendations.

Though the streaming service is available in most countries, each library is different. Don’t let that deter you, though: I often use a VPN to unblock Amazon Prime’s extensive catalog, no matter where I’m located.

Make use of Amazon Prime Video’s 30-day free trial to get started right away.

Personal recommendations

Need some viewing inspiration? Here are some of my personal favorites to check out on Amazon Prime Video:

• Fleabag
• The Lord of the Rings
• Invincible
• A League of Their Own
• The Man in the High Castle

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2. Disney+: Streaming giant for big studio content (900+ titles)

What We Like

• Access to the best of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel
• Stream on four screens simultaneously
• Supports parental controls

What We Don’t Like

• Doesn’t have much original content
• More prone to buffering than other services

Plans:

• Disney Plus: $10.99/month (or $109.99/year)
• Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle: $14.99/month

What Disney Plus offers you

If you’re a fan of blockbuster movies, animated content, and major studios like Pixar and Lucasfilm, Disney+ is the Netflix alternative for you. From Star Wars movies to the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, you’ve got your hands on some of the most binge-worthy series and franchises.

Disney+ is also most suited to children and younger viewers! You can not only enjoy classic Disney movies like Lady and the Tramp and — my personal favorite, The Lion King — but also watch newer releases like Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto.

Is Disney Plus not (yet) available where you live? With the right VPN, you can stream Disney+ in geo-restricted countries.

My streaming experience

Disney Plus comes with a lot of benefits, including 4K streaming and the possibility to stream content on up to four screens simultaneously. You can also use the Groupwatch feature to organize viewing parties with your friends! Download content for offline viewing at any point.

I love that parents can create dedicated profiles for children and set parental controls on them. This makes Disney+ a streaming favorite for the entire family!

Personal recommendations

I’m always keeping an eye out to find the best movies on Disney Plus or a new TV show to get into. You’ll find plenty of great streaming content at your fingertips, including these popular titles:

• Wall-E
• Avatar: The Way of Water
• Spider-Man: Homecoming
• 10 Things I Hate About You
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians

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3. Paramount+/Showtime: Affordable service with large library (36,000+ titles)

What We Like

• Great catalogue (Star Trek, live sports, and more)
• Will merge with Showtime in early 2024
• Good value-for-money ratio

What We Don’t Like

• Commercial interruptions on regular plan
• Doesn’t have much original content
• Not available worldwide (unless you use a VPN!)

Plans:

• Paramount+: $5.99/month (or $59.99/year)
• Paramount+ with SHOWTIME: $11.99/month (or $119.99/year)

What Paramount+ offers you

Paramount+ has a great library of movies and TV shows that’s on its way to compete with giants like Netflix and Disney Plus. It’s your go-to place for Star Trek content, including movies, the TV series, and the new originals. You can also stream live sports, such as the NFL!

In early 2024, Paramount+ will merge with Showtime, which hosts the hit series Yellowjackets as well as great live sports events, especially boxing and MMA streams.

My streaming experience

Paramount+ is easy to navigate. The streams are mostly ad-free, but you will get commercials when watching live TV. You can browse channels such as CBS, CBS News, and ET Live. If you’re a soccer fan, Paramount+ is also the place where you can find the Champions League and Europa League.

NOTE:

On Paramount+, you can’t pause live TV or forward it.

If Paramount is not (yet) available where you live, you can use a VPN service to unblock it. Just connect to a server in the United States and head over to the streaming site. You’ll find it unblocked for you!

Want to get your hands on Paramount Plus? Get the 30-day free trial and see if it’s something for you!

Personal recommendations

Here are some of my recommendations for Paramount Plus:

• The Good Fight
• Star Trek: The Next Generation
• Twin Peaks
• Survivor
• Frasier

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4. HBO Max: Top streaming service for originals, new releases (3,500+ titles)

What We Like

• Recently released blockbuster movies
• Feature-rich streaming service
• Easy to use

What We Don’t Like

• Content subject to change after merger
• Relatively expensive
• Free trial only seven days

Plans:

• Max (ads): $9.99/month (or $99.99/year)
• Max (no ads): $15.99/month (or $14.99/year)
• Max Ultimate (no ads): $19.99/month (or $199.99/year)

What Max offers you

HBO Max (Max in the United States; soon to be rebranded around the world) is a premium streaming service that falls on the more expensive side. However, it’s got great things to offer: Max stands out in terms of hit TV shows and blockbuster movies that are available on the service!

With the WarnerMedia/Discovery merger, the Max content library has changed, and some of my favorite shows (Westworld, for example) have, regrettably, been removed. But Max still offers some of the most popular content today, including Succession and The House of the Dragon.

My streaming experience

HBO Max is a well-designed and easy-to-use streaming platform. On Max Ultimate, you can stream in 4K and stream on four devices at once. I find that the HBO Max works well on all sorts of devices, no matter the operating system.

Is Max not available where you live? Make sure you check out how to access Max from anywhere with a VPN. It’s a lot simpler than it may seem and will unblock tons of entertainment for you!

Since Max has a seven-day free trial, you can see if this streaming platform is for you!

Personal recommendations

The list of great content on HBO Max is never-ending. Here are some of our favorite shows:

• Euphoria
• The Last of Us
• Game of Thrones
• The White Lotus
• Harry Potter (including the new series that’s currently in the making!)

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5. Hulu: Versatile range of movies and TV shows + live TV options (2,500+ titles)

What We Like

• Offers live TV streaming
• Excellent content
• Bundle: get access to Disney+ and ESPN+

What We Don’t Like

• No offline streaming on the base plan
• Lowest-tier plan only supports one streamer at a time
• Exclusive in US and Japan (unless you use a VPN!)

Plans:

• Hulu Streaming (ads): $7.99/month (or $79.99/year)
• Hulu Streaming (no ads): $17.99/month
• Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+ (no ads): $81.99/month

PRO TIP:

If you’re a student, you can get the regular ad-supported Hulu plan for just $1.99/month. You will have to verify that you’re currently enrolled.

What Hulu offers you

Hulu is one of our favorite streaming services and an amazing Netflix alternative. It comes with a ton of add-on options, including the option to stream Live TV and get access to ESPN+ and Disney+ via a package deal.

But don’t worry. The low-tier option has plenty to offer, too! For less money than you’d spend on Netflix, you can watch some of the most popular shows of the moment, including Atlanta, Tiny Beautiful Things, and — one of my personal favorites — The Bear.

My streaming experience

In terms of usability, Hulu is at the top of the game. Users can add up to six different profiles, and it’s possible to stream in 4K. The interface is easy to navigate. If you’re paying for the ad-free experience, you can also download content to stream offline, which is great when you’re traveling a lot.

One of the downsides to Hulu is that it’s only available in the United States and Japan. However, with a VPN, this is no issue at all! You can change your virtual location to any place in the world (in this case, the US or Japan) and access Hulu content from anywhere!

You can try Hulu out risk-free for 30 days if you make use of their free trial!

Personal recommendations

There are plenty of shows you don’t want to miss. Here are some of my favorites:

• Normal People
• The Handmaid’s Tale
• Reservation Dogs
• What We Do in the Shadows
• Only Murders in the Building

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6. Apple TV+: Cheap alternative to Netflix with great originals (200+ titles)

What We Like

• Ideal for Apple users
• Fantastic original content
• Available in 100+ countries

What We Don’t Like

• Doesn’t work well for non-Apple devices
• Episodes released weekly; not ideal for binge-watching

Plans:

• AppleTV+: $9.99/month
• Apple One: bundle AppleTV+ with other Apple services (various prices)

What Apple TV+ offers you

If you’re looking for a more affordable Netflix alternative with excellent original content, Apple TV+ is certainly for you! You can get a monthly subscription for only $6.99 per month.

Apple TV+ has some of my favorite shows of all time, including Ted Lasso and the eerie workplace thriller Severance. Unfortunately, you can’t stream Live TV, but you can download movies and films to stream offline, and you won’t have to deal with any advertisements.

Moreover, Apple TV+ is available in over 100 countries worldwide.

My streaming experience

There’s one major downside to Apple TV+: it requires you to have an Apple device. For Apple users, it’s great. You can even bundle up to six Apple subscriptions, such as iCloud+ and Apple Music, under Apple One. You can also use Apple TV+ on streaming devices such as the Amazon Fire TV or smart TVs.

Got an iOS device? You can get a seven-day free trial for Apple TV or a one-month free trial for Apple One. If you don’t have an iPhone or iPad yet, you’ll get the first three months of AppleTV+ for free with any new device.

Personal recommendations

The Apple TV+ library is not as big as the Netflix one, but it has some gems:

• Ted Lasso
• Slow Horses
• The Enfield Poltergeist
• Lessons in Chemistry
• The Morning Show

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7. Peacock: Premium movies and TV shows + free tier available (1,200+ titles)

What We Like

• Free plan available
• Live TV and sports
• Offline viewing available

What We Don’t Like

• Advertisements on lowest paid tier
• No 4K quality
• Some content is behind a paywall

Plans:

• Premium (ads): $5.99/month
• Plus (no ads): $11.99/month

What Peacock offers you

Peacock has a great library with classics like The Office and Parks and Recreation, one of my personal favorites! The free library has over 13,000 hours of content, but the premium library is even bigger.

On top of that, you can watch live sports, including NFL Sunday Night Football, the entire Tour de France, and complete coverage of the Olympics. A Peacock premium plan also includes full access to WWE main events and other content.

My streaming experience

Peacock works great with a VPN for worldwide streaming. With parental controls, parents can create parameters for their kids’ viewing experience. There’s also dedicated kids’ content, though it doesn’t compare with the likes of Disney+.

One of the downsides is that the lower two Peacock subscriptions still have advertisements. Content can also be pay-walled. This means you’re better off with the Plus plan. Since they gave up their free trial a few years back, you can try out some content on their free tier first.

Personal recommendations

What to watch on Peacock? Here are some of my recommendations to check out:

• We Are Lady Parts
• Parks and Recreation
• The Capture
• Law & Order
• The Office

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8. Discovery+: Stream content from major cable TV channels (4,000 titles)

What We Like

• Very versatile library
• Cheap subscription plans
• Stream 4K content

What We Don’t Like

• Content available elsewhere (Max)
• No live TV
• Lacks audio description support

Plans:

• Discovery+ (ads): $4.99/month
• Discovery+ (no ads): $8.99/month

What Discovery+ offers you

Discovery+ does a great job of trying to meet its audience’s needs! This streaming platform will only cost you a few dollars a month and offers a wide variety of shows, including shows from cable channels such as the Food Network, Animal Planet, and HGTV. It’s also great for documentary fans!

Enjoy the BBC’s Planet Earth collection with The Blue Planet and Planet Earth, as well as the sequels. If you’re more into HGTV, enjoy TV episodes House Hunters International and Love It or List It. Discovery+ also has original content. In fact, about half of their library is original.

My streaming experience

It’s worth noting that Discovery+ is one of the cheapest streaming services on this list. But while the on-demand content is fantastic, Discovery+ doesn’t offer live TV streaming.

Unfortunately, Discovery Plus is not available worldwide. If you’d like to get access, I recommend using a VPN like NordVPN to connect to a United States server. This will unblock the platform with a few clicks!

Want to try out Discovery+ for yourself? New subscribers can enjoy a seven-day free trial.

Personal recommendations

Want to watch some good TV shows on Discovery+? Here are our recommendations:

• Animal Planet: Crikey! It’s the Irwins
• The Diana Investigations
• MythBusters
• Science Channel: How the Universe Works
• Magnolia Network: Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

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9. Crunchyroll: Great alternative for anime fans (1,000+ titles)

What We Like

• Recent anime releases
• Relatively affordable
• Great variety in terms of content

What We Don’t Like

• No live TV
• Free plan doesn’t offer any new releases

Plans:

• Crunchyroll Fan: $7.99/month
• Crunchyroll Mega Fan: $9.99/month
• Crunchyroll Ultimate Fan: $14.99/month

What Crunchyroll offers you

There’s not much anime content on Netflix, so if you’re looking for a platform that delivers just that, check out Crunchyroll. It has a huge library that features some of the most recent anime releases from Japan. Usually, they’re on Crunchyroll within an hour of airing!

Fans agree that the US library is the largest, so make sure you connect to a US server to get the most out of Crunchyroll’s catalog.

My streaming experience

There are a few different subscription plans you can choose from. With the Mega Fan plan, you’ll get access to events and the opportunity to enter lotteries. The Ultimate Fan subscription gives you a quarterly discount of $25.00 in the Crunchyroll store.

Crunchyroll also offers a free plan. Though it’s limited in content, it will give you a great idea of what the platform might have to offer you! For the newest releases, though, you need a paid plan.

EXTRA POINTS:

On Crunchyroll, it’s possible to share your account with other people — a clear advantage over Netflix.

Ready to dive deep into the anime catalog? Check out Crunchyroll below!

Personal recommendations

Got your free trial? I recommend checking out the following shows on Crunchyroll:

• Hell’s Paradise
• Vinland Saga
• Naruto
• Nichijou – My Ordinary Life
• A Place Further Than The Universe

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10. Shudder: Best Netflix alternative for horror fans (650+ titles)

What We Like

• Curated selection of horror titles
• Affordable
• No advertisements

What We Don’t Like

• No live TV
• Very niche content
• No offline viewing on mobile devices

Plans:

• Shudder: $6.99/month (or pay $71.88 for a year-long subscription, which equals to $5.99/month)

What Shudder offers you

Shudder is a niche streaming provider that rivals Netflix in one particular category: horror. The library features 600+ titles that are selected by horror experts. All content is ad-free and on-demand.

A subscription to Shudder is very affordable, at only $6.99 per month. This gives you access to some of the scariest films, including the best Halloween movies and series in the genre, including Night of the Living Dead and Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

My streaming experience

If you’re a horror fan, Shudder is absolutely worth it! Besides classics, they show some original content, which elevates the genre and gives you multiple gems that you might not have found otherwise. Have a look at Host, a horror movie filmed completely on Zoom.

Personally, I’m a fan of Shudder’s attention to diversity in horror with its “Queer Horror,” “Hispanic Heritage,” and “Horror Noire” categories.

What you can find on Shudder, you can’t easily find anywhere else, including Netflix. Fortunately, Shudder works seamlessly with a VPN, allowing you to watch all the chills, thrills, and spills from anywhere. Make use of the 7-day free trial to see what’s out there, hiding in the dark.

Personal recommendations

Not easily spooked? Here are some of my personal, scary favorites on Shudder:

• Tigers Are Not Afraid
• The Invitation
• Skinamarink
• A Banquet
• La Llorona

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Best Free Netflix Alternatives: Stop Paying for Subscriptions

There are also some great free Netflix alternatives to take a look at.

If you don’t want to pay at all for your subscriptions but still want a completely free Netflix alternative, you can watch movies on these streaming services like Netflix.

PlutoTV: Free, ad-supported service with great content

Pluto TV is a free, ad-based streaming platform owned by Paramount. It features various live TV channels and on-demand movies to enjoy.

Features:

• Live TV channels: MTV Teen, VH1 Reality, and more
• Get access to Star Trek content
• No registration needed
• Service runs within your browser
• Newest releases are not available

What to watch on Pluto TV

Here are some of my personal suggestions to check out on Pluto TV:

• Django Unchained
• The Big Short
• But I’m a Cheerleader
• No Country for Old Men
• Poltergeist

You can check out Pluto TV by clicking the orange button below. Since Pluto TV is exclusively available in the United States and Latin America, you’ll need a VPN to unblock it. NordVPN, our #1 streaming VPN, has a limited discount of 67%!

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Kanopy: Watch indie and art house content with your library card

Kanopy lets you watch acclaimed independent movies and classic content for free. Do note that you need to use your library card. This makes Kanopy primarily suited for users in the United States.

Features:

• Free Netflix alternative with award-winning and critically acclaimed movies, such as Moonlight and Eighth Grade
• Library card needed to stream free movies
• Kanopy Kids section with tons of content for kids, including Sesame Street and Anne of Green Gables
• No live TV channels

What to watch on Kanopy

Looking for something new to watch? Here are some of my top picks:

• In the Mood for Love
• Nosferatu
• Toyland

Have a look at Kanopy to see if it’s for you!

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Tubi: Best free streaming service for family content

Tubi is a free Netflix alternative that has lots of free movies and TV shows, as well as a special Tubi Kids version that filters out content suited for families.

Features:

• You won’t find any new releases, but there are many free movies available, including Ender’s Game, Memento, Donnie Darko, and Kill Bill. For TV series, you can catch Luther, Hell on Wheels, or Hell’s Kitchen, just to name a few.
• Ad-supported, but one of the major free streaming services
• Easy-to-use interface
• Ads not overly invasive

What to watch on Tubi

Nothing beats free movies! Here are some of my recommendations:

• The Blindside
• Goodfellas
• The Help
• John Wick

Get access to this free streaming platform right away.

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How We Chose the Best Alternatives for Netflix

To give you the best recommendations for Netflix alternatives, we looked at the following criteria:

• Accessibility: One of the perks of Netflix is that it’s so widely available. The best Netflix alternatives are offered in many countries around the world and are, ideally, as affordable as Netflix or even cheaper.
• Library size (including original content): What TV shows and movies are available on the streaming platform? Are they new releases? Does the service have any good original content? How many titles are in the library and are they easy to watch elsewhere?
• Bundles: If you can get a good deal on multiple streaming sites at once, that’s definitely a plus in our books! Have a look at the Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ bundle, in particular.
• Streaming features: Can you watch content offline? Is it possible to stream in 4K? Does the service have parental controls? All these features may set apart a good service from a great service.
• Overall usability: We’ve put all these services through extensive testing to assess the ease of use. You don’t want to have to deal with any buffering or a confusing interface.

Finally, streaming is subjective — not everyone likes the same things. The recommended Netflix alternatives in this article each have unique selling points and something to offer everyone!

Why Look For a Netflix Alternative?

One of the downsides to a Netflix subscription is that the library constantly changes. On top of that, the streaming giant doesn’t shy away from raising subscription prices. Once upon a time, you could get a Netflix account for $6.99. By now, prices range from $11.99 to $22.99.

If you’re looking for an alternative to Netflix, chances are you’ve also heard about Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing. As of now, Netflix is charging $7.99 for each additional account user that’s not part of your household.

After testing out its new policy in Canada and a few other countries, the ban has come to the United States and expanded to 100 different countries.

Use NordVPN to bypass password sharing policy

At the moment, users with existing accounts can use a VPN to get around the password-sharing policy. The key is a feature called Meshnet, included with a NordVPN subscription.

For interested readers, we’ve compiled a full informational guide on bypassing the Netflix password-sharing ban. You’ll just need NordVPN to get started.

Conclusion: Best Netflix Alternatives to Stream Today

When it comes to online streaming platforms like Netflix, there’s a perfect one for everyone. Here’s a final overview of our favorite alternatives:

1. Amazon Prime Video: The #1 Netflix Alternative — more titles, extra benefits
2. Disney+: Great streaming service for big studio content
3. Paramount+/Showtime: Affordable streaming service with great add-ons
4. HBO Max: Top streaming service for originals, new releases
5. Hulu: Versatile streaming service with popular content, live TV options
6. Apple TV+: Cheap alternative to Netflix with great originals
7. Peacock: Premium movie and TV streaming service with a free tier
8. Discovery+: Get content from major cable TV channels
9. Crunchyroll: A Netflix alternative for anime fans
10. Shudder: Netflix alternative for horror titles

For free movies and TV shows, we recommend checking out some of the best free streaming services, such as Tubi and Pluto TV.

Don’t forget! A VPN will unblock any streaming platform anywhere for you and get you around geographical restrictions. NordVPN is our best streaming VPN with ultra-fast speeds and the capacity to bypass geo-blocks easily.

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