While most people are aware of streaming’s big three (Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu), less people acknowledge Roku’s role in the industry, as the tech company connected streaming services onto our already existing televisions through their handy devices, and that became the reason they became an important part of America’s streaming landscape. Because of their technology, Roku has made it easier for viewers to streamline their subscription through a convenient payment method. So for viewers wanting to cut the cord in a very convenient way, we’ve listed the following streaming services that you can pay for through Roku.
35 Best Streaming Services That Accept Roku Payment Method (RPM)
Philo 88 channels included
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$28 | Watch | |
Sling Orange + Blue 50 channels included
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$60.99 | Watch | |
Starz No contract, cancel anytime
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$10.99 | Watch | |
Anime: If you prefer your anime subtitled, then Crunchyroll is the perfect alternative to competitors like Funimation (the latter of which focuses more on dubbed anime).
Price: $7.99/month
Free Trial: 14 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Roku, Shareplay supported, Xbox
If you have a taste for Black-oriented films, particularly those made in the late 20th century featuring funky settings and action sequences, then Brown Sugar just might be for you. The streaming subscription service mainly curates titles from the so-called Blaxploitation era, while also offering newer content such as a documentary about Beyoncé and a movie starring Denzel Washington. It has a wide array of titles thoughtfully dedicated to those who appreciate this kind of content, and at only $3.99 a month, it's a niche service seriously worth considering.
Price: $3.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Website
BET+, or Black Entertainment Television plus, is a streaming service created for and by the African-American community. It celebrates the culture by bringing forth an endless and varied library of movies and TV shows, many of which are co-produced by the all-around entertainer himself, Tyler Perry. Aside from Black-led '90s sitcoms and mainstream films, the streamer also features titles from other Viacom channels such as Comedy Central and VH1. An ad-supported plan costs $5.99/month, while an ad-free plan costs $9.99/month.
Price: $5.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android, Android TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Shareplay supported, Website
Amount of content: Just like AMC Premiere, AMC’s other streaming platform, you’ll get all the original series including The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul and the rest, but you’ll also get access to content from a whopping six other providers.
Originally launched as "UMC" (Urban Movie Channel), allblk is a premium streaming service that offers users access to a wide variety of Black-centric movies, TV shows, and original programming. The service is owned by AMC, and was originally started by Robert L. Johnson, the founder of BET.
International programming: If you’re all about popular shows from across the Atlantic, Acorn TV certainly has you covered with plenty of full season sets of top UK shows and beyond.
Price: $7.99/month
Free Trial: 7 days
Device availability: Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku
The streaming services on this page were chosen by our editors. If you choose to subscribe to a streaming service we recommend as a result of our research, analysis, and curation, our work is sometimes (but not always) supported by an affiliate commission from the streaming service when you make a purchase.