Instead of Apple TV+, try one of these 11.
Every alternative is lined up against Apple TV+ on what people actually switch for: price, open source, self-hosting, offline use and platforms. Apple TV+ sits in the first row, so you can see what you give up.
Alternative
Price
Open source
Self-host
Offline
Platforms
Likes
Apple TV+What you have now
Apple’s boutique originals and films.
PricePaid
$10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android · Mac
Netflix#1
The original streaming giant, with originals and movies.
PricePaid
from $7/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android · Win · Mac
LikesVisit ↗
Disney+#2
Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars in one place.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
LikesVisit ↗
Streaming bundled with Amazon Prime, with rentals.
PricePaid
with Prime
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
LikesVisit ↗
Hulu#4
US streaming service for TV, movies and next-day shows.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
LikesVisit ↗
Tubi#5
Free ad-supported movies and shows with no subscription.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Web · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
Crunchyroll#6
The go-to streaming service for anime series and simulcasts.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Web · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
Pluto TV#7
Free live TV and on-demand movies with ad support.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
HBO Max#8
Streaming for HBO series, Warner movies, and originals.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
The Roku Channel#9
Roku's free hub of ad-supported movies, shows and live channels.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
Paramount+#10
Stream CBS, Nickelodeon, movies, and live sports.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
Sling TV#11
Internet live-TV service with slim channel bundles and cloud DVR.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac · Android · iOS
LikesVisit ↗
How to read this. “Yes” means fully supported by the maker. “Partial” means it works with caveats. Likes reflect community popularity; vendors can’t pay for them or for placement. How we compare.
Apple TV+ alternatives at a glance
Apple TV+ is a paid video streaming app ($10/mo). We compared 11 alternatives: 0 are open source, 2 are completely free, 0 can be self-hosted and 0 work fully offline. The most popular is Netflix, with 3.3k likes.
Best free optionTubi
Free ad-supported movies and shows with no subscription.
Free