🎬 11 Movie & TV Streaming Compared (October 2026)

Legal free and paid movie and TV streaming services. 8 have a free option. Open any item to see its alternatives.

HBO Max

Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service with HBO series and films

Mobile appOffline downloads

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Subscription

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Hoopla

Borrow movies, TV, ebooks and audiobooks with a participating library card

Free option Ad-freeFree with library card

8 alternatives to Hoopla →

Free

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Kanopy

Free film streaming with a participating library or university card

Free option Ad-freeFree with library card

8 alternatives to Kanopy →

Free

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Netflix

Subscription streaming service with original films and series

Mobile appOffline downloads

8 alternatives to Netflix →

Subscription

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Plex

Free ad-supported movies and live TV, plus a media server for your own files

Free option Ad-supportedLive TVSelf hosted

8 alternatives to Plex →

Free + paid

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Pluto TV

Free streaming with live channels and on-demand titles, owned by Paramount

Free option Ad-supportedLive TVMobile app

8 alternatives to Pluto TV →

Free

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Prime Video

Amazon's streaming service, included with a Prime membership

Mobile appOffline downloads

8 alternatives to Prime Video →

Subscription

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Putlocker

Unlicensed movie streaming site

The original site was shut down in 2016; clone sites still use the name

Free option

9 alternatives to Putlocker →

Free

Soap2day

Unlicensed movie and TV streaming site

Shut down in 2023; copycat sites still use the name

Free option

9 alternatives to Soap2day →

Free

The Roku Channel

Roku's free, ad-supported movies, shows and live TV, also on the web

Free option Ad-supportedLive TV

8 alternatives to The Roku Channel →

Free

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Tubi

Free, ad-supported movie and TV streaming service owned by Fox

Free option Ad-supportedMobile app

8 alternatives to Tubi →

Free

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Frequently asked questions

How many movie & TV streaming do you compare?

This page compares 9 movie & TV streaming, including HBO Max, Hoopla, Kanopy, Netflix, Plex.

Which movie & TV streaming are free?

Hoopla, Kanopy, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi have a free option.

Which movie & TV streaming are paid only?

HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video have no free plan.

Which movie & TV streaming are free with ads?

Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi.

Which movie & TV streaming have offline downloads?

HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video.

Which movie & TV streaming include live TV channels?

Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel.

Which movie & TV streaming have ad-free?

Hoopla, Kanopy.

Which movie & TV streaming are free with a library card?

Hoopla, Kanopy.

Are any of these no longer available?

Putlocker: The original site was shut down in 2016; clone sites still use the name. Soap2day: Shut down in 2023; copycat sites still use the name.

When was this page last updated?

The data on this page was last reviewed on October 19, 2026. Prices for software are checked automatically where possible.

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