Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Updated October 26, 2026 • By Isabella Endrinal
AGMTW score, out of 10
Independent film with very little curation to help you find the good ones.
Value for money5.7
Cheap, but there is almost no help finding the good films.
$4.99 a month. The cheapest service in the same category is $3.99 ($1 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 2.8/10), that comes to 5.7 on value.
Content quality2.8
Independent films with almost no curation to guide you.
We have no title-level data for this one, so this is our own read on how much there is worth watching.
Apps and devices5.8
Serviceable app, on 6 of the 12 major devices. Rated far higher on iPhone than Android.
Rated 4.16 on iPhone and 2.39 on Android. Works on 6 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality5.0
720p at most, visibly soft on a large screen.
Base plan streams in 720p.
IndieFlix is an online streaming service dedicated to independent filmmaking and is available in 85 countries.
In the US, you can access IndieFlix for $4.99 per month, or a one-year subscription at a discounted $39.99. Patrons of IndieFlix may access IndieFlix free of charge.
Select titles available on their live channel on Plex, as well as their short films add-on on Amazon Prime Video
Sign up for iNDIEFLIX On-Demand UnlimitedIndieflix was founded in 2005 by filmmakers Scilla Andreen and Gian Carlo Scandiuzzi, the latter of whom remains the managing CEO. In 2013, IndieFlix began to work with schools and communities on scheduling movie screenings. Now, the company has various film-oriented social programs including IndieFlix Foundation, IndieFlix Education, and IndieFlix Festivals.
IndieFlix is one for fans of independent film and filmmaking. The library includes over 8000 titles of hidden gems, including independent movies, shows and documentaries from all around the world.
If you want to support the indie filmmaking community as well, IndieFlix is the first streaming platform to pay filmmakers directly for content watched via the service. As a mission-driven platform, IndieFlix organizes multiple social programs around film.
Niche programming: On IndieFlix, you’ll find a wide selection of independent and short films, a lot of top-notch documentaries, and even older TV shows, with the library regularly updated.
Supports filmmakers: Indieflix originated an artist payment model called the RPM (Royalty Pool Minutes) that pays filmmakers for every minute watched of their content, so you can contribute directly while you watch.
How much does Indieflix cost?
Indieflix starts at $4.99/month.
Does Indieflix have a free trial?
Yes. Indieflix currently offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.
What devices support Indieflix?
Indieflix is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Roku.
Can I cancel Indieflix anytime?
Indieflix is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Indieflix worth it?
Niche programming: On IndieFlix, you’ll find a wide selection of independent and short films, a lot of top-notch documentaries, and even older TV shows, with the library regularly updated. Supports filmmakers: Indieflix originated an artist payment model called the RPM (Royalty Pool Minutes) that pays filmmakers for every minute watched of their content, so you can contribute directly while you watch.
Five criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%. Live TV packages are also scored on customization and add-ons (20%), with the other four scaled to 40%, 16%, 16% and 8%.
Value for money
0The most expensive service of its kind.
10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.
Content quality
0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.
10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.
Apps and devices
0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.
10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.
Streaming quality
0Below 720p.
104K on the plan we price.
Customization and add-ons
0A live TV package with no add-on packs to build on.
10Eight or more add-on packs at $15 a month or less.