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Kanopy: Price, Plans

Updated September 27, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir

84

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.

How we calculate this score →

Free trial None
Devices 6+
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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

Cheapest Plan
Free
$0.00 /month
Streams at home1 streams Streams outside1 streams Profiles1 users Quality1080p 4KNo AudioStandard stereo Min. speed3 Mbps
  • Ad-free
  • Focused on classics & indie & documentary films

Apply through your local library or your university

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What 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.

About the author

Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is based in the US and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.

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How we score streaming services

Four criteria, each out of 100. The overall score is their weighted average: content 38%, value 27%, apps 22%, streaming quality 13%.

Value for money

0The most expensive service of its kind.

100The cheapest service of its kind.

Content quality

0None of the ten most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.

100All ten 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.

100Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.

Streaming quality

0Below 720p.

1004K on the plan we price.

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