8 Best Free Video Streaming Sites

You may watch well-known films and TV series on the top free streaming platforms without spending a single penny. These free streaming services provide on-demand and live TV, largely older and classic movies and TV shows but also some more recent hits.

The top video streaming services have successfully kept everyone in the house entertained. But the majority of people cannot afford to enroll in them. The leading free streaming services fill that need. They can give hours of cost-free but ads will be required, but they are no different from those you might see as part of a pricey cable plan.

This article includes some of our top recommendations for free video streaming sites and tips on what kind of information and extras you can obtain from each.

Freevee

An online movie directory that has been a great source for filmographies is the  Amazon Freevee, formerly known as IMDb TV. The service, whose new name is offered by owner Amazon, is pre-installed on Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks. The Freevee app is also accessible on the most popular streaming devices.

An extensive selection of free on-demand media is available on Freevee. The TV lineup includes free classics like Hell’s Kitchen and classics like Lost, Desperate Housewives, and Mad Men. Freevee also creates original content, such as the reruns of Leverage: Redemption and Bosch: Legacy and the courtroom documentary Judy Justice. The film lineup is superior to that of rivals, with recent releases.

PROS

• Decent movie library
• Reliable streaming performance throughout testing
• Supports numerous widely used systems and gadgets
• Free

CONS

• Small number of original programming options
• A few famous TV programs
• Internet navigation experience that is confusing

Peacock

A free, ad-supported package with more than 13,000 hours of material is available on NBC’s Peacock. This covers classic television, hit films, and original programming. It is an Editors’ Choice pick because of its high caliber, generosity, and adaptability.

Peacock is best suited for viewers who want to upgrade to a paid account one day because of its free library. The Peacock catalog is made available to subscribers of premium tiers and full seasons of original series, including the gritty Bel-Air revival and various Real Housewives spin-offs. Peacock even offers live sporting events.

PROS

• Free tier has no significant restrictions.
• Popular films and television programs
• Flexible pricing
• Paid customers can watch live sports
• Numerous account profiles are supported

CONS

• The premium tier does not support offline downloads and continues to have advertising.
• There aren’t many high-quality original programs, and Friends and Seinfeld aren’t on the list.
• Movie collection that is constantly evolving 

Pluto TV

Pluto TV has a good collection of on-demand movies and TV episodes, but its major strength is live TV streaming. Like the cable TV guide, viewers can explore live stations in a grid. You can watch TV Land Drama, BET Her, Jersey Shore on MTV, and I Love Reality on VH1 thanks to the roster, which primarily borrows from other Viacom assets. They also provide other well-known companies, such as CNN and Fox Sports, although they only broadcast edited highlights rather than the full live broadcast you would see if you watched them on cable.

We know people who adore those shows and return to Pluto repeatedly to binge-watch them, but we’re still waiting for Pluto to introduce dedicated channels for the shows we care about. Recent versions of these shows include Baywatch, Stargate, and Degrassi. Check out Peacock for more current content. 

As we explored Pluto, we saw that its user interface is clear and straightforward, making it quick to switch between live and on-demand content. Both are categorized, making locating the content you want to watch simple. There are advertisements, but not more than you would see on television.

Pluto TV doesn’t even ask viewers to register. However, doing so unlocks extra features like the option to set up favorite channels and continue viewing a show on a different device. 

PROS

• Free
• Various types of content
• Does not ask for a login

CONS

• There are very few traditional cable channels.
• Numerous advertisements
• Minimal features

Roku Channel

The Roku Channel app can be downloaded on smartphones and tablets and automatically included with any Roku TV or device. It is also available online. Although you are not required to sign up to use the Roku Channel (you can watch as a guest), doing so enables you to continue watching content on several devices.

It provides on-demand access to movies and TV shows like other services. Additionally, the Roku Channel released a Roku Live TV Guide so users could channel-hop. One of Roku Channel’s biggest features is how frequently it streams the initial episodes of high-end cable programs like Game of Thrones, Billions, Outlander, and Watchmen.

PROS

• Free
• Original episodes
• Live TV
• Choices for premium channels
• Mobile application that functions as a remote control for the television

CONS

• No option to avoid ads
• Library seems chaotic
• No offline download
• Limited ability to change video quality

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Tubi

With a library of over 20,000 movies and TV series on demand, Tubi is a free alternative to Netflix. Of course, Tubi lacks original content and the more recent, well-known titles that subscription platforms offer. However, for a free streaming service, its selection is still outstanding. It was developed by Tubi (now owned by Fox Corporation) in collaboration with more than 250 suppliers, including A-list studios Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM.

The experience on Tubi is neat and efficient. We discovered that by clicking the menu item for even more genres and handpicked collections. While registration is not required to use Tubi, it does grant access to parental controls, a queue, and watching history.

PROS

• Free
• Good film and television library
• Modern software and user interfaces
• Supports features for parental control and watchlists

CONS

• Maximum streaming resolution is 720p
• No option to avoid ads

Crackle 

When Netflix started sending DVDs in 2004, Crackle was a pioneer in the free streaming industry. Since Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment owns Crackle. Although it’s not necessary to register to use Crackle, having an account allows you to add favorites and preserve your viewing progress.

The film library is both larger and more intriguing than the television one. With unique content starring renowned performers like Martin Freeman, Bryan Cranston, and Rupert Grint, Crackle is among the greatest free streaming services.

With Crackle, you can access content without registering for a subscription, unlike Peacock. You only need to access their page, choose a show or movie, watch an advertisement, and then see what you want.

PROS

• Good selection of films
• Constant stream performance

CONS

• Numerous advertisements
• Web and mobile user interfaces that need improvement

Vudu

The newest movies and TV episodes may be bought through Vudu, a digital store where free content can be accessed. You must create a Vudu account to access the service (or use your Walmart account). After doing that, you will access more than 10,000 free movies and TV shows. Although none are brand-new blockbusters, the selection is better than that of other free streaming providers. More modern films like Troy, The Prestige, All Is Lost, Hoosiers, and Four Weddings and a Funeral can be found in the movies section than on TV. In addition, unlike other free sites, Vudu intends to create unique programming, such as the science fiction series Albedo starring Evangeline Lilly.

We tested Vudu and discovered that it has a user-friendly UI. You can filter for only free titles, and free content is prominently noted. The advertisements are about as frequent as those for other free services, but they are more monotonous (and sometimes annoyingly interactive, requiring you to choose an option). However, when we browsed through Vudu’s free offerings, we couldn’t help but notice a number of titles that felt a little too adult for the top of the heap – titles that we’d find difficult to explain to children. That’s not a problem for most of the services mentioned above because Peacock, Pluto, Roku Channel, and other providers don’t heavily advertise that content.

PROS

• Advertising while streaming for free
• Rent or buy today’s blockbusters
• Efficient search filters
• Offline mobile downloads
• 4K for some titles

CONS

• Almost no original programming

Sling Free

Sling is one of the live TV streaming, which costs $30 per month for more than 50 channels. They recently launched a free section with live and on-demand entertainment. Besides ABC News, there aren’t many free live stations, and most have strange titles. Although several TG staff members cut the cord using Sling, we still don’t find ourselves visiting the free portion when we utilize it.

PROS

• Live sports and news programs

CONS

• Interface requires development
• More of the same in terms of content

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Conclusion

Fortunately, you don’t have to pick just one of the top free streaming services because they are all free. However, you might find it challenging to handle several different apps and prefer to concentrate on just one or two.

Whether you want to view live channels should be your first priority. If so, you might wish to use the Roku Channel, Xumo, Peacock, Sling Free, Pluto TV, or Sling Free. Try Freevee, Peacock, Crackle, Tubi, or Vudu if you only want to watch movies and TV series on demand.

Content selection is another key factor that sets free streaming services from one another. Nearly all of them have the same core of free TV episodes, like Hell’s Kitchen and Roseanne, with the exception of Peacock, which has a library of name-brand content. Some, like Freevee and Crackle, have larger collections of films. Others, like Peacock and the Roku Channel, offer access to popular previous episodes. So check over the titles that are offered to see if there are any you like. After all, just because a free service doesn’t guarantee that it provides content you want to watch.