9 Best Tubi Alternatives Right Now in 2025

Updated on July 10, 2025 • Written & edited by our Staff

As far as zero-cost streaming services go, Tubi seems like it's in a league of its own, especially now that Peacock's free tier and Amazon Prime's freevee are no longer active. Tubi features great films, which is why it's popular among cinephiles. It has everything from classics and indies to recent blockbusters and cult favorites. It also boasts a smooth interface that works well with most streaming devices. Of course, you'll have to sit through more than a few ads, but it's hard to complain when it's all free. Whether you're looking for more services like Tubi or simply want to explore other catalogs, we list the very best alternatives below.

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The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel comes pre-installed on Roku devices, making it an easy way to watch additional live channels and on-demand content. It covers news, entertainment, and sports; thanks to a multi-year deal, it even streams an MLB game every Sunday. You don't need a Roku device to watch the Roku Channel, but some users have noticed that the viewing experience is smoother with a Roku. And compared to other FAST channels, Roku can stand to improve its categorization. Pros
  • Already included in Roku devices
  • Has original content
  • More than 500 live channels
Cons
  • Catalog and live channels could be more organized
  • Slight difference in user experience when watching on a Roku vs a non-Roku device
Go to The Roku Channel
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Sling TV Freestream
Hoping to compete with the likes of Tubi and Pluto, Sling Freestream offers 600 live channels and thousands of on-demand content. It's just as accessible and easy to use, but it stands out for offering free cloud DVR. Sure, it's just 10 hours, but that's already more than what other FAST channels offer—that is to say none. You can also use Freestream as a base plan to purchase Sling TV's add-on packages, which previously required paid base plans. Pros
  • Free 10 hours of DVR
  • Has parental controls
  • Can be used as a base plan to purchase Sling add-ons
  • More than 600 live channels
Cons
  • Can be overwhelming to navigate
Go to Sling TV Freestream
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Kanopy
Kanopy is one of the smarter ways to watch free films. You only need to register your library card or school ID to gain access to the service. Since Kanopy's catalog is curated to be appropriate for schools and libraries, you'll find a lot of classics, independent films, and educational documentaries. Pros
  • Streaming library is thoughtfully curated
  • Also offers on-demand e-books, audiobooks, and educational games
Cons
  • No live channels
  • To gain access, your local library or school must be a participating member
Go to Kanopy
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Pluto TV
Pluto TV is probably the most similar to Tubi out of all the services on the list. It boasts a well-curated collection of both on-demand titles and live channels that lean more on the vintage side. It also has a smooth interface that makes it a breeze to flip through. The only downsides are the constant ads, which pop up more frequently than in other services, and the inability to pause whatever is currently playing. You can, however, choose to mute and minimize it to a pop-up. Pros
  • Nicely organized TV guide
  • Plenty of classics thanks to parent company Paramount
  • More than 400 live channels
Cons
  • Constant ads
  • Can't pause a livestream
Go to Pluto TV
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Xumo Play
Like most FAST channels, Xumo Play doesn't require an account for you to start watching. It also features many of the same channels and on-demand films and TV shows. However, it does get points for being slightly more brief when it comes to ads. It also produces a good number of originals, though none as acclaimed as Roku's (yet). Pros
  • Produces original content
  • More than 350 live channels
Cons
  • On-demand library isn't as updated as Tubi's or Pluto's
Go to Xumo Play
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STIRR
Stirr, owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, offers a mix of live TV and on-demand content, but it's really only the former that stands out. Stirr offers local news channels based in different cities, so viewers are bound to find one in their market. On the other hand, Stirr's outdated and obscure on-demand catalog leaves much to be desired. Pros
  • Has local news channels
  • Compatible with most devices
Cons
  • Lackluster on-demand offerings
Go to STIRR
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freevee
Amazon may have cancelled Freevee as a standalone service, but it's still available via Prime Video, where it exists as a sort of free tier to Prime and non-Prime members. It carries the usual live channels and a good amount of ad-supported films and TV shows, but what makes it stand out is its originals. More than any FAST channel, Freevee has come up with memorable and critically acclaimed originals like Jury Duty and Sprung. Pros
  • Critically-acclaimed originals
Cons
  • Only accessible via Amazon Prime Video
Go to freevee
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FilmRise
FilmRise licenses and distributes films, which is why you'll see it as a channel on Tubi, Pluto, and Roku. It also has free films on YouTube. But FilmRise also has its own app. It doesn't work as well as its channel, and you can't watch it on a desktop, but it's nice to have as an option. Pros
  • Great curation of classics and indie films
Cons
  • Can't watch on desktop
Go to FilmRise
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Cineverse
True to its name, Cineverse is a FAST channel geared towards fans of genre films. Some of its live channels include Midnight Pulp, Screambox, and Asiancrush, while its on-demand catalog features pulpy but fun B-movies as well as hidden gem TV shows like Queer as Folk and The Peep Show. Pros
  • On-demand library has hidden gems
  • Carries genre-focused live channels
Cons
  • Library is limited compared to other similar services
Go to Cineverse
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