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Kanopy: Price, Plans
Updated September 27, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir
AGMTW score, out of 100
Free with a library card, and it carries more films we recommend than anything else on this list.
Value for money100
Free with a library card, and it has more good films than any paid service.
Free, so nothing can beat it on price.
Content quality93
812 recommended titles, one of the deepest catalogs anywhere.
Carries 812 titles from our recommended list.
Apps and devices68
Serviceable app, on 5 of the 12 major devices.
Rated 4.8 on iPhone and 4.59 on Android. Works on 5 of 12 devices.
Streaming quality55
1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.
Base plan streams in 1080p.
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming service that schools and public libraries all around the US offer students and members for free. All you have to do is enter the details of your participating institution and you can start watching as you please. Because of the academic nature of the platform, Kanopy makes sure it streams only the most essential and important content available, which could mean hard-hitting films like Moonlight, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Lady Bird, Dogtooh, Memento, and Howard’s End for certain viewers, or The Adventures of Paddington, Richard Scarry, and The Monster Math Squad for even other, younger viewers. There are also storybooks, documentaries, and educational programs available to watch as Kanopy makes sure to cater to every learner regardless of leaning or age.
How Much Does Kanopy Cost? All Plans & Pricing
- Ad-free
- Focused on classics & indie & documentary films
Apply through your local library or your university
Sign up for FreeWhat Devices Support Kanopy?
- Amazon Fire Stick
- Amazon Fire Tablet
- Android
- Chromecast
- IOS
- Roku
Kanopy at a Glance
Kanopy Features
- Ad-free option
- Free
- On-demand content
- Simultaneous streams
- Unlimited simultaneous streams
Specialty
- Classics
- Comedy
- Documentaries
- Indie movies
- International Movies
- Kids
- Movies
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanopy
Does Kanopy have a free trial?
Kanopy does not currently offer a free trial.
What devices support Kanopy?
Kanopy is available on Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android, Chromecast, iOS, Roku.
Can I cancel Kanopy anytime?
Kanopy is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.
Is Kanopy worth it?
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming service that schools and public libraries all around the US offer students and members for free. All you have to do is enter the details of your participating institution and you can start watching as you please. Because of the academic nature of the platform, Kanopy makes sure it streams only the most essential and important content available, which could mean hard-hitting films like Moonlight, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Lady Bird, Dogtooh, Memento, and Howard's End for certain viewers, or The Adventures of Paddington, Richard Scarry, and The Monster Math Squad for even other, younger viewers. There are also storybooks, documentaries, and educational programs available to watch as Kanopy makes sure to cater to every learner regardless of leaning or age.