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Best Video Streaming Services in 2026

These services deliver films, series, documentaries, live programming or specialist content through websites and apps. Listings cover Android, iOS, browser-based web access, macOS, Windows and Linux.

63 apps
Research read 10 Oct 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Hoopla

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Hoopla provides a broad digital-media catalog through participating libraries, with streaming and offline access for most titles. Access depends on library participation and the titles in its catalog.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
2

Pluto TV

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

Pluto TV offers no-cost live and on-demand viewing across a broad set of devices. Expect advertising and check device support for your preferred way to watch.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
3

Tubi

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.9 Free plan Visit site
4

Crave

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

6.6 Free plan Visit site
5

Plex

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.6 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
6

Fawesome

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.5 Free plan Visit site
7

CBC Gem

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
8

Channel 4

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.4 Free plan Visit site
9

Filmzie

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.4 Free plan Visit site
10

GagaOOLala

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.4 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo Visit site
11

iQIYI

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.4 Free plan Visit site
12

Hulu + Live TV
by Hulu + Live TV
Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Hulu + Live TV combines a broad live-channel lineup with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN content, plus unlimited DVR.

6.3 From $89.99/mo · 3-day trial Visit site
13

ITVX

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.3 Free plan · paid from £5.99/mo Visit site
14

Kanopy

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.3 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
15

KOCOWA

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.3 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
16

iWantTFC

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.2 Free plan · paid from 35 PHP/mo Visit site
17

STARZPLAY

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

6.2 Free plan Visit site
18

Globoplay

Free plan AndroidWeb

6.1 Free plan Visit site
19

My5

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.1 Free plan Visit site
20

Rakuten TV

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

6.1 Free plan Visit site
21

Vidio

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.1 Free plan Visit site
22

Rakuten Viki

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan Visit site
23

SonyLIV

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan Visit site
24

TVING

Free plan iPhoneWeb

6.0 Free plan Visit site
25

Screambox

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

5.9 Free plan · paid from $6.99/mo Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, trial length, paid starting prices and whether an ad-supported tier suits you. When comparing options, look at offline viewing, concurrent streams, top resolution, device support and bundle contents. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence for that tool.

Questions

Which services list a free plan?

CBC Gem, Channel 4 and Crave list free plans. Other services in the category list paid plans or trials instead.

Which services list a free trial?

Acorn TV, AMC+, BINGE, BritBox, CBC Gem and Crunchyroll Game Vault list 7-day trials. Dropout lists a 3-day trial.

What paid starting prices are listed?

Acorn TV starts at $9.99 per month, AMC+ at $7.99, Dropout at $6.99 and Curiosity Stream at $4.17 per month on an annual plan.

Which platforms are represented?

Android, iOS, web, macOS, Windows and Linux all appear among the listed platforms. Check the service listing for its supported devices.

Which features matter in addition to price?

Look at ad-supported tiers, offline downloads, simultaneous streams, maximum video quality, supported devices and included bundles.

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