Video streaming · 9 alternatives

Instead of Prime Video, try one of these 9.

Every alternative is lined up against Prime Video on what people actually switch for: price, open source, self-hosting, offline use and platforms. Prime Video sits in the first row, so you can see what you give up.

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Alternative
Price
Open source
Self-host
Offline
Platforms
Prime VideoWhat you have now
Streaming bundled with Amazon Prime, with rentals.
PricePaid
with Prime
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
The original streaming giant, with originals and movies.
PricePaid
from $7/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android · Win · Mac
Free media center for streaming movies and series with add-ons.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux · Web · Android · iOS
Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars in one place.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
US streaming service for TV, movies and next-day shows.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Long-running video sharing alternative to YouTube.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web · iOS · Android
Tubi#6
Free ad-supported movies and shows with no subscription.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Win · Web · Android · iOS
Pluto TV#7
Free live TV and on-demand movies with ad support.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS
YouTube TV#8
Live TV streaming bundle with cloud DVR and major channels.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Android · iOS
Paramount+#9
Stream CBS, Nickelodeon, movies, and live sports.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Android · iOS

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.

Prime Video alternatives at a glance

Prime Video is a paid video streaming app (with Prime). We compared 9 alternatives: 1 is open source, 4 are completely free, 0 can be self-hosted and 1 works fully offline. The most popular is Netflix, with 3.3k likes.

Most liked overallNetflix

The original streaming giant, with originals and movies.

Paid
Best free optionStremio

Free media center for streaming movies and series with add-ons.

Free · Open source
Best for offline useYouTube TV

Live TV streaming bundle with cloud DVR and major channels.

Paid · Works offline