10 Awesome Netflix Alternatives Worth Considering
Johnny Lee
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For television shows and some movies, you have Netflix or Amazon Prime Instant Video. If you’re looking for the latest blockbuster releases, there’s Google Play Movies & TV, Amazon Instant Video or Blinkbox. However, the world of video-on-demand (VoD) spans far beyond these well-established, big-name brands.
If you’re looking for more options or alternatives for watching your favorite TV shows and movies, then stick with us a bit longer because we’re going to share with you some of the best niche streaming sites that cover everything from world cinema and child-friendly movies, to music, anime, sports, and gaming.
Enjoy!
All Warrior Network
All Warrior Network is a warrior-themed entertainment portal for millions of service members, military veterans, and die-hard fans of the warrior genre.
All Warrior Network is available on the Web, iOS, YouTube, and Hulu platforms.
Crunchyroll
This popular freemium streaming service is the place to go for fans of anime and manga. It’s available globally on multiple devices, serving up free access to a wide variety of content, but with some restrictions. The free tier limits you to viewing ‘standard’ definition, and restricts what devices you can stream on. You’ll have to upgrade to a premium ‘Anime’ or ‘All-Access’ plan to remove these limits, which will also give you access to HD quality videos, and also removes ads.
It’s available on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Roku, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, and Xbox 360; with support for Chromecast and AirPlay/Apple TV.
Fandor
Fandor has a passionate community of film enthusiasts, and as such, users can create and share their movie lists, which are handpicked films with a common theme. It’s a great place for drilling down into the content and getting tips on movies that are really worth watching.
Fandor is available on the Web, iOS, Android, Roku, Kindle, and Chromecast.
Twitch
This popular video-streaming platform and social community is perfect for gamers, with millions of visitors per month. It allows you to broadcast your gameplay, watch others, and talk about all things gaming. Its tight integration with YouTube made it the perfect fit for a Google acquisition, although Amazon ended up purchasing the e-sports platform for nearly a billion dollars. Through this platform, you can just sit back, relax, and watch other people playing video games, be it one-on-one or big e-sport competitions. You can browse by game or channel name.
It’s available on the Web, iOS, Android, and Xbox; with support for Chromecast and AirPlay/Apple TV.
MUBI
MUBI is like a curated Netflix for cult, classic, and indie films. Each day, a team of MUBI movie experts introduce a new film into the mix, after which you have 30 days to watch before they disappear from the list. The site only ever has 30 movies available at any one time, and you’ll also find the occasional mainstream Hollywood movies on there too, if it meets MUBI’s standards. Although available in most countries around the world, the content you’ll see will vary depending on your location, for rights-related reasons.
MUBI is available on the Web, Android tablets, iOS, Sony Bravia, Samsung TV, and PlayStation 3.
Viddsee
This is an online video platform for movies from Southeast Asia, with a focus on short skits from indie filmmakers. It’s free to watch, although it’s only available as native mobile or desktop apps.
HomeTube
HomeTube is an app that will keep the young ones occupied for a few minutes so you can do your chores in peace. It transforms your Android device into a safe, child-friendly haven where kids have instant access to watch whatever YouTube content they want from a list of content you deem suitable.
HomeTube is available on the Android platform.
Viki
This free platform is ideal for those who are fine with viewing adverts. For the rest, a monthly Viki Pass removes the ads, unlocks HD videos, and introduces additional titles to the mix.
It’s available on the Web, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Kindle, and Chromecast; with support for other connected devices.
Red Bull TV
Red Bull TV has long since transcended its carbonated energy drink roots to become a powerful global media powerhouse, evidenced in part by its Red Bull TV brand. It features both live action and on-demand videos, pushing to align itself with extreme sports like surfing, skating, and for thrill-seekers freefalling to Earth from outer space. That aside, Red Bull TV also focuses on music and general lifestyle-based programming.
Red Bull TV is available on the Web, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Xbox 360; and supports Chromcast, AirPlay/Apple TV, and other connected devices.
Toon Goggles
This on-demand, multi-device streaming platform is perfect for kids; covering animation, live action, games, and more. Videos are split into 6 categories: Girls, Boys, Comedy, Action, Pre-School, and Educational. It’s a freemium service, which means you can watch the first three shows in a series for free. You can unlock the remaining episodes, along with additional content and features, for $4.99/ month.
The platform is available on the Web, iOS, Android, and many other devices.
