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Free alternatives to Netflix to stream TV shows and movies
Well, 182 million people can’t be wrong. That’s how many people subscribe to streaming video service Netflix each month.
If you are one of them, you’re using a streaming media player, smart TV, phone, or computer to watch a lot of good content. Stuff like “Stranger Things” and “Ozark” are super popular. Tap or click here for ways to make binge-watching Netflix even easier.
But, if you have Netflix or are considering getting it, you know it isn’t free. The basic subscription starts at a reasonable $8.99 a month. However, it’s $13.99 to watch in high-definition or $17.99 for ultra HD. Is there a way to enjoy streaming that doesn’t cost as much? Yes, let’s look at some free alternatives.
How to stream movies and shows for free
Netflix isn’t the only subscription-based service; there are several others that you can pay for, including Hulu, HBO Now, CBS All Access, Disney+, Apple TV+ and more. However, those subscriptions also cost money. It adds up to a big chunk of change, especially if you’re also paying for cable TV or satellite TV.
Fortunately, there are plenty of free options. There’s one tiny catch with most of these, however: You’ll have to sit through some commercials. Keep reading to find out where you can stream shows and movies for free.
Crackle
Gone are the days when free movies meant looking through a strange service only to find films you’d never heard of starring actors you’ve never seen. While a service like Crackle might have a less robust selection than a service like Netflix, it has many popular movies to choose from. You’ll find titles like “Captain Phillips,” “The Cable Guy,” “10 Cloverfield Lane” and many more.
The selection isn’t just limited to movies, either. Crackle has many different television shows to stream as well. Shows include “3rd Rock From The Sun.” “Charlie’s Angels.” “The Dana Carvey Show.” “Hell’s Kitchen” and more.
When you’re looking for something new, Crackle even has a slew of its own original content. You’ll find a variety of TV shows to a selection of feature films only available on Crackle.
Tubi
If you haven’t heard about Tubi yet, you will. The ad-supported, free streaming service is now owned by Fox.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19 are reshaping the world in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Some of the biggest events and industries are either postponing or shutting down, and millions of jobs now hang in the balance.
But few industries are more visibly impacted than Hollywood, which has seen an unprecedented decline in both business and movie attendance. As if things weren’t hard enough with the streaming industry breathing down its neck. Tap or click here to see how all the streaming services compare.
Binge Netflix without eating up all your data
It’s great to have Netflix on your smartphone, particularly when you’re traveling. But if you’re out and about, and not on Wi-Fi, streaming video like that really eats up your data.
Unless you download videos ahead of time, Netflix eats up 5 Mbps just to run. Tap or click here to learn what speed is necessary for other streaming services. That kind of requirement will consume your data fast — unless you have an Android.
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YouTube is the undisputed king of video-sharing platforms, but not everyone is on board with its brand of hosting and data collection. With growing scandals and moderation issues on YouTube’s part, many video-lovers are scrambling for alternative platforms to enjoy the content they crave. Thankfully, YouTube isn’t the only streaming video site on the web. A range of viable competitors exist, each with their own pros and cons that can easily satisfy YouTube expats hungry for fun, new material.
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