Feel like binge-watching but don’t want to spend money on a paid service? I have compiled a big list of streaming services offering Free access, including a surprising number of streaming services that are completely Free with no credit cards required. 🙌
Personally, my family cut out cable a few years ago and is saving $150 a month as a result. We use a combination of the streaming services below. The nice thing about streaming services is that you can cancel at any time. If we no longer use a service, we’ll put it on pause or cancel until the show we want to watch is back. See more money saving tips here.
Best FREE Streaming Services in 2024
📌 Bookmark this page, I will update you when I discover more streaming services to add. If I’m missing a streaming service you’re currently loving, let me know in the comments below. Okay, let’s dive in!
1. Freevee
Amazon Freevee, formerly IMDb TV, is an ad-supported streaming video service with thousands of premium movies and TV shows available anytime, for free. Expect popular movies and TV series across a variety of genres including comedy, drama, suspense, and animation, to more than 150 always-on FAST channels. You can watch through the Prime Video app or your web browser.
2. Roku Channel (FREE. No Credit Card)
Roku Channel offers Free streaming of a large selection of TV Shows and Movies. Best part? They don’t require a Credit Card. You don’t even need to be signed in to watch (Just hit play from any web browser)! They are also offering several LIVE TV channels for Free. Click here to browse all the shows, movies, and live TV.
Additionally, Roku Channel offers Premium Subscriptions to paid premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, Epix, and Lifetime Movie Club. Plus, Free trials are offered on each of these channels. Between 7 days to 30 days, depending on the channel. You can only view entertainment from your Premium Subscriptions on Roku devices, at TheRokuChannel.com, and on the Roku mobile app.
3. Hulu (30 Day FREE Trial)
Hulu is offering a Free trial for 30 days allowing you to watch a large selection of TV shows and movies. My favorite shows on Hulu are “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Love Island ” (both UK and Australian). I also watch “The Bachelor” on Hulu. Plus, right now, they are offering free live news streams. Plans start at $7.99 a month.
- Go here, then click on the Hulu logo in the top left corner
- Click on “Start Your Free Trial”
- Choose your plan and create an account
- Enter your billing information and enjoy
📌Sprint customers with Unlimited plans have FREE Hulu subscription.
4. Prime Video (Free with Prime)
Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days and enjoy Free shipping on all orders as well as their Prime Video library. This library includes popular movies, TV shows, channels, and exclusive Amazon Originals. Amazon Prime is $14.99 a month or $139 a year. Early this year, Amazon Prime Video started airing limited advertisements during shows and movies. However, Prime members can pay $2.99 per month to keep their service ad-free.
Some of my favorite series on Amazon Original are The Expanse, The Boys, Goliath, and Sneaky Pete.
- Go here and click “Get Started”
- Enter your information and sign up for your free trial. You can cancel at any time
5. Pluto TV (FREE. No Credit Card)
Pluto TV offers over 200+ free channels, including Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, ET Live, news channels, Spanish channels, and more.
- Watch it here or download Pluto TV on Chromecast, Roku, Amazon, or Android devices.
6. XUMO TV (FREE. No Credit Card)
XUMO TV offers 160 Channels completely Free. The service is ad-supported and doesn’t require a credit card. You can watch it right from your web browser and channel surf. You can learn more about XUMO here. Channels in many categories: news, entertainment, sports, music, kids, lifestyle (food & travel).
You can watch from any streaming device (and web): Smart TVs, iPhones, Roku, and Android. The actual channels and lineups vary depending on where you are watching from. Worth checking out!
7. Free YouTube Movies
In addition to YouTube TV, you can find a selection of full-length movies on YouTube Movies for Free. These are legal movies on the YouTube Movies channel that is Free, supported with ads. You also have the option to rent or buy movies that aren’t free.
- Click here to browse a list of all Free Movies and Shows
- For a selection of all Movies available, including ones you can rent or buy, go here.
8. Tubi TV (FREE. No Credit Card)
Watch thousands of hit movies and TV series for free with Tubi TV, no credit cards required. Includes titles like Hell’s Kitchen, The Bachelor, TMNT, Failure to Launch, and more. Tubi is ad supported.
- Watch Tubi here or download it on Chrome cast, Roku, Amazon, PS 3 or 4, Xbox One, or Android devices
9. Crackle (FREE. No Credit Card)
Crackle is offering uncut and unedited movies for free from your favorite genres like action, sci-fi, crime, and comedy. TV shows include Hell’s Kitchen, Just Shoot Me, Roseanne and more.
10. ViX
ViX is the largest Spanish-language streaming service in the world that primarily shows content from Televisa and other third-party content providers, including television series, movies, and sports programming.
T-Mobile customers can get 1 year of Vix+ here ($40 Value) which includes unlimited access to ViX+ originals and premium content without ads.
11. Plex
Plex is a one-stop destination to stream movies, tv shows, sports & music. With action, comedy, movies, news, and more streaming 24/7, there’s a channel for everyone. Choose from over 50,000 free on-demand titles plus over 250 channels of instant Live TV.
With Plex you can customize your preferences to include the subscription services you use most and we’ll keep your home screen updated with the freshest finds across the streaming universe, recommended just for you.
12. Redbox
The Redbox mobile app and website have the option to watch Free On Demand. Unlike Redbox On Demand, which offers blockbuster movies for a rental fee, Free On Demand offers movies for free — though the selection doesn’t include many big-name films, and commercials are included.
13. Popcornflix (Free. No Credit Card)
Popcornflix is a completely Free ad-supported service offering legal streaming of feature-length movies. No credit cards or signups are needed! Browse around for a movie you want to watch and hit play! You can watch movies directly from a web browser or use any of the streaming platforms: Roku, Xbox, Mobile Devices (iOS and Android), Amazon Fire. You can watch Joaquin Phoenix’s I’m Still Here on Popcornflix. Sweet!
14. FilmRise (FREE. No Credit Card)
FilmRise is another Free streaming service that doesn’t require a credit card. They have a selection of classic Movies and hit TV Shows, spanning all genres, absolutely free with no subscriptions. Titles such as Memento, Monster, Hell’s Kitchen, Roseanne, and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
FilmRise content can be watched from Roku, Fire TV, Mobile phones (iPhone and Android), Xbox, YouTube, and Facebook Watch. For more info on how to watch Filmrise, go here.
15. PBS (Free Shows. No Credit Card)
You can stream more than 4,000 PBS shows and documentaries on demand from PBS Video App for Free – no credit cards needed. Just straight-up good content! Popular PBS shows like NOVA (science and engineering), Nature, Documentaries by Ken Burns, and Masterpiece. Browse all shows here.
For Kids streaming content, check out PBS Kids. Watch educational and kids-friendly videos for Free! Get more educational learning content targeted at specific grades with PBS LearningMedia.
You can set up PBS Video on all the popular streaming platforms: Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, iOS, Android, and from any web browser.
16. HappyKids.tv (Free)
Got kids between the ages of 0 to 10? HappyKids.tv offers age-appropriate entertainment and educational videos for kids: music, rhymes, stories, movies, and shows of popular characters. All completely Free! Plus ad-free on the mobile app. Popular Characters such as Barbie, Garfield, Lego Ninjago, Shaun the Sheep, My Little Pony, Minions, Super Mario Brothers, Inspector Gadget, Care Bears, and more. Content is sorted by the child’s age group. They also have a ton of Kids and Family Movies (Note to Self: Great idea for movie night).
You can access HappyKids.tv from any of the streaming platforms. Just install the app or add the channel on your streaming platform of choice: Roku, Apple TV, FireTV, iOS, Android, and Smart TVs.
17. Vudu (FREE. No Credit Card)
Vudu offers thousands of titles for free plus some paid premium content. No Subscription is required and no credit cards are needed. You also have the option to rent or buy the latest movies and TV shows. Free titles include Magic Mike XXL, Eat Pray Love, Lethal Weapon, and more.
- Click here to Vudu
- Click on Free from the menu at the top to browse all the Free Content
- Create a new account to start watching
18. Kanopy (FREE with Library Card)
Streaming movies with your public library card or university login at Kanopy. Enjoy popular movies, documentaries, foreign films, and more.
- Go here, click “Get Started” and enter your public library card number or student or professor login (available in participating libraries, colleges, and universities)
19. Hoopla (FREE with Library Card)
Similar to Kanopy, Hoopla allows you to watch movies and TV Shows from their Digital Library with a library card. Additionally, you can also “borrow” audiobooks and ebooks. You can enjoy this digital media content from your computer, tablet, or phone – even on your smart TV. Available on all the streaming platforms.
- Go here to Hoopla
- Click on Get Started Today
20. Youtube TV (14 Day FREE Trial)
Looking for a direct Cable replacement? Try Youtube TV for 21 days for free and stream live major broadcast and cable networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, HGTV and more. Record without DVR storage space limits. You will get access to over 115 channels. The subscription is $72.99 a month after your free trial.
21. Showtime (7-Day FREE Trial)
Try Showtime Free for 7 days (or Signup via Amazon) and stream original series, movies, sports, documentaries, and more. Watch on classics like Dexter and Californication and award-winning movies like Green Book. You can download full episodes and movies to watch offline. Note that this will shut down on April 30th, but will be replaced by Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. After the trial ends, it costs $11.99/month and you can cancel at any time.
- Go here and click on “Start Your Free Trial”
(or go to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan after 4/30) - Create an account and enter billing information
- Alternative: You can get the Free Trial also thru Amazon
22. FuboTV (7-Day FREE Trial)
FuboTV offers over 100 live channels and you can try it for free for 7 days. This is my favorite streaming service for sports when football season is on. We use it whenever NFL season is on and to watch the Super Bowl. It’s a direct replacement for live Cable TV (It has everything cable TV would have locally). Plans start at just $32.99 a month and you can cancel at any time! Add Fubo to your Smart TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, or watch from a web browser.
- Click here for FuboTV and create an account
- Choose your package and enter your credit card information
23. Apple TV+ (3 months FREE Trial)
If you are a new or returning subscriber, get a 3-month Apple TV+ trial for free at Best Buy, and stream Apple Originals and the latest movies. If you want to subscribe after the trial, pay just $4.99 a month. Apple TV+ is free for one year when you purchase an Apple device.
- Launch the TV app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or Apple TV
- Go to the “Watch Now” Tab
- Scroll down until you see the Apple TV+ banner, then click on it
- Choose ‘Try Apple TV+ Free’ in the top right corner, then confirm
24. Boomerang (7-Day FREE Trial)
Boomerang has full episodes of all your favorite cartoons like Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, Smurfs, and more! And you can watch for free for 7 days (Or via Amazon Videos)! Watch over 4,000 cartoons. Plans are $5.99 a month or $3.75 a month when you pay for 1 year.
- Click here to go to “Start Trial” in the top right corner
- Choose a plan, enter your age, and create an account
- Alternative: 7-Day Trial with Amazon
25. Hallmark Movies (7 Day FREE Trial)
If you love feel-good Hallmark movies, check out Hallmark Movies Now to watch movies and series from the Hallmark Channel. The trial is Free for only 7 days. After the trial period, the cost is either $5.99 a month or $59 a year.
26. MGM+ (30 Day FREE Trial)
Get instant access to hit movies and TV series with MGM+ (formerly Epix Now) for 7 days free (Or get it for 30 days for Free via Amazon for Prime members). Watch movies like Rocketman and The Hustle or episodes of MGM+ Original Series War of the Worlds and Slow Burn. The subscription is $6.99 a month.
- Go here and click on “Start my Free Trial”
- Create an account and download the MGM+ app on the App Store or Google Play to complete your sign up
- Alternative: Get 30-days Free via Amazon
27. Sundance Now
Sundance Now has a large selection of indie films and documentaries. Watch full episodes of true crime, thrillers, and immersive drama. They offer a 7-day trial or if you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get a 30-day Free trial here. And if you wish to continue watching, pay $6.99 a month or $4.99/month if you choose the annual membership.
28. Frndly (7 Day FREE Trial)
Watch 14 live channels and On Demand on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or on the go with Frndly TV. Channels include Hallmark, UP TV, QVC, Outdoor Channel, and more. After the free trial, you can watch for $6.99/month.
- Head here to Frndly and click on “Watch 7 Days Free”
- Choose your plan and create an account
29. Acorn TV (7 Day FREE Trial)
Watch the best British mystery, drama, and comedy all in one place, commercial-free with Acorn TV (also via Amazon). They offer a 7-day trial then after that, the subscription is $6.99 a month (or $6.99 via Amazon Video).
30. Philo (7 Day FREE Trial)
Philo offers live and on-demand movies and TV and you can watch for free for 7 days. Stream live on up to 3 devices and save unlimited shows for 30 days. After your free trial, you can watch 59 channels for just $25 a month.
- Click here to Philo and enter your phone number
- Follow the link that they will text you to set up your trial
- After 48 hours, you can enter your billing info to unlock another 5 days of free access!
31. Paramount (30 Day FREE Trial)
Head on to Paramount+ where new members can score a 1-month subscription for FREE! Paramount+ includes on-demand and live content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1, and more! Just note that this offer is available only for new subscribers.
- Go Here for Paramount+
- Click on ‘TRY IT FREE’
- Choose your plan:
- Limited Commercials – $5.99/month after the trial
- Paramount+ With Showtime – $11.99/month after the trial
- Create your account by entering your information & Enjoy!
- Final Price: FREE Month of Paramount+ Streaming
32. SiriusXM In-Car Radio (3-Month FREE Trial. No Credit Card)
Wanna listen to ad-free music performances, interviews, and more? Check out this amazing offer from SiriusXM where you can get 3 months of FREE In-Car Satellite Radio Platinum Subscription (See Offer Details)! This offer grants you 425+ channels, including 165+ in your car, plus even more to stream on your devices!
- Click Here for SiriusXM
- Enter your Radio ID/ VIN, name & zip code
- Enter your email & password to create your account
- Enter your billing details
- Review & complete your order
- Final Price: FREE for THREE Months!
(Note: Your SiriusXM service will automatically stop at the end of the stated trial subscription term unless you decide to subscribe again.)
More to Watch:
- Broadway HD (7 Days Free) – Musicals
- Shudder for horror movies (7 Days Free)
- The Criterion Channel (7 Days Free)
- Dox Channel for Documentaries (7 Days Free)
- PureFlix for faith-based movies (7 Days Free)
- Xfinity Instant TV (30 Days FREE)
- DC Universe (7 Days Free)
- Rakuten Viki for Asian movies (7 Days Free)
- Britbox for British TV (7 Days Free)
- Crunchyroll for Anime (14 Days Free)
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Can I have Hulu
Hey Katelyn! To score a FREE 30-day trial of Hulu, just follow the links and steps in the blog post under Hulu (30 Day FREE Trial) subheading. Hope that helps!
This is how we watch TV. I love Hulu!
wow this is so impressive! I love cable but it’s just so expensive! You mentioned that you used a combination of these services. Do you have a Roku or fire stick? How do you get regular channels? I’m trying to figure all this out and I’m a little confused still! Hope you can help me!
I love what you do! Thank you
You’re so welcome, Tammy!
How do I bookmark in the app?
Hi Belle! Are you referring to bookmarking in the FSF app? If so, you can “save” the deal by going to the post you want and clicking the little 💗 right underneath the post title. Hope that helps!
I’m only seeing Peacock…how do I see the others you have posted?
Hi Linda! Try scrolling down when you enter the post, they’re all listed underneath Peacock. Hope that helps!
I wanted to let people know, Amazon Prime has a discount program for those who receive government assistance. So if you collect any form of Social Security, EBT and or Medicaid you will qualify. I will include a link at the bottom but when you click it, scroll towards the bottom of the page and you will see a greyish banner.
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I just got Peacock, thank you. Going to get the rest now
You’re so welcome Debbie!
klede you forgot that one it’s free as well
Sweet! Thank you for the tip Mariah!
So much to choose from! Thank you!
You’re so welcome Stephanie!