Over the past four years, I've tried and compared a bunch of different streaming services on the YouTube channel I run and after going through hundreds of possibilities, I've come up with the best of the best.

You can watch my video on free streaming services here: https://youtu.be/m8iD0nV5Xqo

Category1: The Swiss Army Knife***:*** They do a little bit of everything

YouTube: Yes, I'm putting it in the same category as everything else because YouTube is now a source for long-form content AND people watch it on a TV more than any other streaming service. They've got live news channels, sports highlights, official uploads of movies and shows (with ads), and for myself and many others it's become our go-to for "sit back and relax" TV.

Plex: There's live channels, there's on-demand movies and TV (including a good selection from AMC Networks), a store for rentals, a JustWatch-style search area for any movie and TV show, AND the ability to convert your own media files into your very own little streaming service? I mean, c'mon. This app rules.

Sling Freestream: Yes, Sling TV has paid plans but it has an underrated free tier, too. Tons of free channels and on-demand content, the ability to aggregate some of your paid apps, and Sling Rewards just for watching TV. But the coolest part of all has to be the ability to connect their AirTV device to an antenna and use the Sling app to watch your local broadcasters over the internet, on any device (even if it's a bit wonky at times).

Category 2: The Big Guys: They are to broadcast TV what Netflix and Hulu are to cable

Tubi: This streaming service has become one of my go-to apps for finding niche movies and TV shows. While it's known for campy B-movies and horror flicks, it has a rotating selection of top-tier Hollywood films and shows, notably ones from Warner Bros like those from the DC Universe.

The Roku Channel: It's pre-installed on Roku devices and offers one of the best selections of movies and shows you can watch for free, including some originals. While their emphasis on "Premium Subscriptions" makes it feel like you're being upsold, I do come to this app often for their live channels.

Pluto TV: This Paramount-owned free streaming service focuses on live channels and is a low-key free alternative to a Paramount+ subscription. You'll find plenty of shows from CBS, live channels with Paramount Plus originals, and a movie selection with a surprising amount of overlap with Paramount+'s paid plans.

Honorable mention: Freevee, this app from Amazon was a go-to for many, even if it's gradually withering away as it absorbs into the Prime Video app.

Category #3: Library Card Required: Watch ad-free movies with a free library account

Kanopy: Fantastic selection of indie films from studios like A24, classic films, indies, and even some big budget flicks like Terminator 2. Great for film aficionados.

Hoopla: Similar concept for Kanopy but also features audio books, comics, and even some streaming subscriptions like Hallmark+ and CuriosityStream with what they call BingePasses.

Category #4: Local Programming: Might not have full-feed of broadcast TV but still can get local news

LocalNow: Gives you a wide selection of local news broadcasts from a variety of cities, in addition to various entertainment networks and on-demand movies and shows.

Haystack News: Aggregated selection of live and on-demand news, both local and national.

PBS: Gives you free 24/7 access to your local PBS and PBS Kids stations.

What do you think of this list? Any of your favorites I missed?

Now that m4ufree streaming site has gone down is there any good streaming sites available that still work?

Why YSK: If you love movies but hate subscriptions, Flixbaba.com lets you stream movies and shows completely free – no sign-ups, no credit card required.

Cons: -Adult Ads

What Makes It Cool:

• Rare & Hard-to-Find Titles – They have classic, indie, and international films that aren’t on others. • Niche Genres – From cult horror to old-school sci-fi, it’s a goldmine for hidden gems.

Hey everyone,

I came across this site: YesMoviesHub It lets you stream movies and TV shows online for free, no registration required, and they update it daily with new content.

The interface is pretty clean and fast, and I thought some of you here might find it useful.

Just wanted to share in case anyone’s looking for a reliable free streaming option.

I had already try plex,tubi,cinemapk,and many more but they are have some problem.Net mirror is down since 5 days so I had lost my hope in that too.Please guys tell me a app in tv for all series and movies with dub available.DUB should be there plz guys

I just started watching "The Ref" on Freebie TV which I am unfamiliar with.

The first several minutes of the movie included a small picture-in-picture in the top left corner. I think it was advertising but I ignored it so who know.

At the four minute mark, the streaming froze.

Anyone more knowledgable about the p-i-p content? Is it advertising?

And of course, last time I watched movie on Pluto (or was it Tubi?) it included intrusive commercial breaks every 10 minutes, often in the middle of a scene.

Which free streaming providers do a better job?

ETA: From the responses, it seems that Pluto was the channel I watched. And people feel that Tubi is a less intrusive, more enjoyable provider. Thanks for the info, everyone!

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In the future we will notify viewers in-app about any such issues that arise... We thank you for your patience and hope that you continue to choose Vlix.ai for all your streaming entertainment needs :)

Check out https://vlix.ai and be blown away: we've indexed every free movie and TV stream out there in a beautiful UI, added powerful ad-blocking technology (NO popups), and powered the whole thing with an agentic chatbot named Vlixy: she gets to know you over time, remembers what you like, what you've seen, and knows what you should watch next.

No signup needed, and everything is truly free. Start with the Web App first, it is the most recent version of the platform and has the best user experience (iOS and Android users should install the *web app* using the "Add to home screen" feature in their browser).

Of all my side projects this is probably the one I'm most proud of, even tho its impossible to monetize easily, for obvious reasons...

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ABOUT THIS LIST

Looking for reliable free streaming sites that actually work?

The Fboxz list is the most trusted, safe and regularly updated list of free streaming sites that actually work.

The community's commitment to vetting sites makes this the best free tv and movie streaming lists on the web.

Sites on this list are carefully vetted to ensure all sites:

• Have working video content, no broken embeds or dead links

• Ease of use with a modern UI to make it easy to navigate

• Updated regularly with some level of human vetting to ensure content works

• Completely free with no costs, subscriptions or extra actions needed

A few of the hidden gem sites are listed below, but be sure to access & bookmark the full list above.

Short List of Sites

1. MovieDB.wiki

A free streaming site offering a large collection of full-length movies across various genres. It’s easy to navigate, supports secure browsing, and doesn’t require a subscription. Ideal for casual viewers seeking quick access to films online. Easily toggle between multiple servers, one of the first sites to offer this.

2. WatchTV.click

Stream a wide range of TV shows and movies online for free with a Netflix-like experience that includes binge-watching with auto-next, continue watching functionality to pick up where you left off, and no registration required. Great for TV shows.

3. Hydraflix.cc

Hydraflix is a sleek, high-speed streaming platform offering thousands of movies, TV shows, and exclusive originals - all without requiring a subscription. Very popular site with multiple servers and easy to use on tablets, tvs/gaming consoles.

4. Flixtor.to

Great site, but it has limited availability for free users. If you're accessing the site at off-peak hours, you may be able to snag one of the free slots. Servers are very fast and have no ads, but limit content to only shows/movies that have debuted in the last 3 months.

4. And More on https://list.vidpop.xyz

Disclaimer: This page does not host any copyrighted content and is purely for educational purposes. The pages referenced list relevant sites that aggregate publicly available video content on the internet. Use in accordance with the laws in your country.

A friend introduced me to Tubi. It’s an ad-supported streaming service that doesn’t charge me a subscription fee. Wondering if there are other gems out there that I’m missing.

Here's some free* places to watch online.

This list was created by Matty McTech.

Tubi.
www.tubitv.com

Pluto TV https://www.pluto.tv

Internet Archive - Movies https://archive.org/web/

Plex https://plex.tv/link

Freevee amazon.com/freevee

*Freevee content is being transitioned into Prime Video, so you can also find and stream it through the "Watch For Free" selections within Prime Video. You will need an Amazon account to access it.

Filmrise https://filmrise.com/

*Midnight Pulp https://www.midnightpulp.com/home Not free 😱

Local Now https://localnow.com/

Kanopy Library Card Required https://www.kanopy.com/en/login

Recently, I've been really watching lots of anime like gachiakuta and my status as an assassin exceeds... So I kind of want to switch it up just to take a little break from anime.

I usually use a site called 9anime on brave browser and even if you close your laptop and come back it'll just go back to where you reached on the anime. It's really easy to stream on 9 anime. Then, it has no ads. It's just plug and play.

Moreover, it shows you the current hot animes that people are watching. So, you get to be updated.

Personally, I'd love to know which sites I can use for movies because recently I can't afford to pay for Netflix. Besides, Netflix does not even have everything.

Any suggestions?

Nobody needs to pay for Netflix for entertainment even if they only have internet but not cable. There are lots of free and legal ad supported streaming services like Tubi, Pluto TV, Youtube, Freevee, Plex, Vudu, the Roku channel app (even if you don't own a Roku) etc that people can use for free.

Also on the official Youtube Movies channel there arealot of free movies on Youtube that were uploaded by the official content creators (meaning they won't be randomly taken down for violating copyright laws) that you can watch for see so long as you sit through the ads. Only thing is you need the official Youtube app on your smartphone, computer or TV in order to watch it (although you could also use a smartphone and chromecast or roku stick with your "dumb" flat screen TV)

There are a lot of sites that either have too many ads, buffer constantly, or have low quality without a subscription. What streaming sites for movies and series do you recommend? Anime sites are also welcome

So, I know many of the popular streaming sites like fmovies, lookmovie2 etc but I was wondering which movie and TV streaming site had the most movies and TV shows and also uploaded the quickest among them. In the year of 2024,which sites would you recommend for very early viewing of TV shows or movies? Which sites would you recommend for having the most extensive and largest collection of movies letting you see even obscure and rare to find movies or TV shows? You can recommend one site or different sites that answer the question separately or jointly.

Was using Braflix for a while and soap2day before that, 123movies isn't good either. All of the above are riddled with ads and annoying pop ups. Sometimes they don't work at all.

Any recommendations?

Update: Cineby seems to be the best out of all the recommendations for those who also wanted to know.

I'd recommend using a VPN with all of these types of sites just to protect yourself against malicious intent.

I personally use Nord VPN, been great so far.

I cant find any good ones