With subscription prices rising across Netflix, Disney+, and others, I’m looking for free streaming platforms that actually have good content. I know some have ads, but I’m okay with that if the selection is decent. Has anyone tried services like Tubi, Pluto TV, or Peacock's free tier?
Also, any recommendations for hidden gems on these platforms would be awesome. Thanks in advance!
Mod: Please do not suggest or link to illegal options.
If I were to buy subscriptions in Indian currency, would it really lower the cost that much? I wonder if it’s enough of a difference to make subscribing to multiple services affordable.
Duh bro… not every services are the same that indian trick just for netflix and there is risk. Search on ozb million time discussed.
One big advantage of sailing is that you have to choose what you want to watch. You gotta get recommendations from people, read reviews, look at what the top 10 sailed content was this week.
I get great recommendations from watching FX shows via the ads before and after the show I'm watching. I only found out about Baskets (starring Zach Galifianakis and Louie Anderson as the mother) via one of these ads, I'm not sure if that was on FX, it's Disney now.
Adult Swim has similar ads, I think that's how I found out about Major Lazer and Black Dynamite (dynamite).
I've been buying books and magazines that are like "Rolling Stone's Best 100 Movies Ever Made special issue" when I see them cheap. Browse through them, think hmm I want to watch that, and it's always on the seas. Someone has always ripped some kind of version of any movie and put it online somewhere. I've pirated a movie that was a telecine of an 8mm film, because that was the only version that existed. Won't find it on any streaming service, there are no "distribution rights limbo" on the seas.
Well you don't have to pay for all of them if you're only signing up to one at a time. You can cancel Netflix and get Disney for a month, watch the stuff you want there, then cancel that and go get Binge or Apple or back to Netflix or whichever one has the content you want to watch at that point in time.
That's what I ended up doing when the price increases started to bite. I used to have Netflix, Stan, Disney and Amazon then I thought WTF am I doing. I cancelled Stan and Disney, kept Netflix and I keep Amazon permanently because there are other benefits there beyond streaming (games, free shipping, etc). If I want to watch something on the other I'll just give Netflix the boot and go subscribe to a different one for a month or two.
Stremio + Torrentio + RealDB
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You wouldn't download a car
Wouldn’t stream* a car
I would
But would you shoot a policeman and steal his helmet, then go to the toilet in his helmet, and then send it to the policeman's grieving widow, and then steal it again?
plot twist; the widow never cleaned the helmet
torrentio down for everyone at the moment?
I don't know about everyone, but I couldn't stream anything today.
Yes, torrentio is down at the moment. There’s a thread on reddit that provides updates
That's the way
This is the way
Any one got a good guide on setting this up, asking for a mate ……
Google those terms and look for reddit…
Milk crate(s) + Neighbours with open blinds and good sound system
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You say okay wirh ads now but later swearing every 15mins, what for…. try watching YouTube without paying those ads are crazy see if you can handle that 5x in 1 hour.
I dont
There are free ways to watch YouTube without ads ;-)
What way? Brave used to work but now I see Ads.
Firefox + ublock
Or new pipe
Or vanced
Brave still works if you update it
Are you sure you have changed the settings in Brave browser? I haven't seen ads in Brave. Also Firefox browser with ublock origin and SponsorBlock extension.
Another way is using VPN only with certain countries. I am waiting for Topcashback up to 100% cashback for certain VPN, then I'll make a post about this ;-)
looking for free streaming platforms
Beamafilm, Kanopy
This is the answer, if you're not interested in pirating.
If you're willing to try piracy, give Stremio + Torrentio a go.
Just know that piracy is a gateway drug
I have no idea what is Torrentio. Researching now cheers
@jv: Author on Uma's toes, toe-nails, metatarsals, calcenoids, plantar fascias and ligaments, Achille tendons!
Check r/realdebrid
Plenty of guides there for stremio (interface), torrentio and real debrid
SBS on demand. Nine now both are free and have a lot of content but you do need to create a free account.
Priced out of streaming services….
Then, dont stream…. :)
I gave up paying for streaming services, doesnt matter how cheap it is. because:
1. As above
2. Without streaming now incan downgrade my nbn to lower speed, cheaper. Hey $15 less amonth is huge, after 5 years
See there? Actually saving futher money by not spending money!
But what about the shows or movies that are region-locked? Would using a VPN work to access those, or is it still hit-or-miss?
By now you should realised that there are millions of issues if you want to continue this path… lol… lock, ban, etc stop working, netflix crack down, price increase, etc etc.. good luck feeling stresss out every 6 months. Then do you think free vpn are good? Mostly not. So… are you looking at way to get into cheap vpn? And so on. We can continue this until 2030…
Haha, you’re right, it’s like playing cat and mouse with these streaming services! Just when you think you’ve got a workaround, they throw in a new block or crack down. I guess the only option left is to start a new hobby… like collecting DVDs again. 😂
@CyberMurning: So retired people, disabled people or people on the dole are abnormal? Maybe use ‘average’.
@Save 50 Cent: ah sorry sorry yes that what i meant
Yep. I know its convenient but do you like 1000 random movies that you dont have time to watch (sorry im assuming you are average person with limited free time), or just browse movie review websites find a good movie, get it, and watch it? And enjoy a free beer while at it because you now pay less for nbn, no need to stream.
Just do streamio and realdebrid as mentioned above. No issues.
YouTube India subscription sorts me for 90% of my media tbh
Woah! that's great buddy.
Hard to get full.movies on youtube, right? Those blockbuster movies im talking But i agree getting full youtube without ads is a must!
There are ways to watch YouTube without ads by using adblocker or VPN only (with up to 100% cashback or more) ;-)
Ublock Origin is free and you'll never see another ad again.
Unfortunately for me, Youtube sent me a notice that I need to use an India issued card for YT Premium from December
Well your case is same as OP trying to pay cheap….
Had this too, been using India YouTube for ages and now they are obviously cracking down
Freeview
Sadly the amount of ads that dntails makes it feel worse than a sub cost. Piracy>streaming>freeviee
yts and tpb
I don't recommend tpb anymore. Much better to use qbit with the search add-on
make friends with rich neighbour's
What if you're the rich neighbor, but still want cheap/free streaming? It's hard being rich in today's cost-of-living crisis, you know.
SBS on Demand.
Free Media Heck Yeah has a list, fmhy.net
sail the high seas 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Anyone got a recommendation for streaming F1 Live free/cheap?
Go to the pub
That’s what I tell the wife when I come home at 3am stinking of beer… “I was just down the pub watching the F1 live… think of the money I am saving this family by not paying a subscription…”
Tubi with adblock is good. Only SD content though. I like that you don't even need an account.
Tubi with NordVPN for USA content is awesome. The catalogue is huge (Fox owned) with several live streaming channels. Tonnes of shows and films to watch. I can easily stream US content via ipad to my Sony TV. The US ads are not excessive.
PLEX
Sonarr
Radarr
Jacket
sadly my NAS is too old to run dockers :( i tried setup all and run those dockers, the movies that normally fine now become having ghost effects like blur etc etc so i removed everything included the portainers and movies plays okay again
I love these threads…
Mods: don’t post about doing illegal things or link to illegal options…
*Nek minnit*
Users: lol! You should pirate and here are all the options and the subreddits to find them…
Also, +1 for using Plex. It comes with heaps of free movies and free TV stations. I mean who doesn’t want free endless back to back to back episodes of COPS or Jerry Springer… I have heard there is also a berth for your galleon once you have returned from sailing.
Maybe we'll get to see an episode of COPS on there where the cops are dragging OzBargainers out in handcuffs for illegal streaming.
"What is the charge? Streaming a series?!? A succulent Netflix series?!?"
SBS for me is almost good enough, there are a few good shows I bookmarked but not yet to watch…plus the Prime Video comes with your Amazon subscription..covering 90% of my streaming needs…
What’s the point in any workaround
When you spend half hour to select the movie that is suggested by the algorithm
Then if you are watching with family, good luck
Once I we started watching a grandpa movie, came to know the grandpa was so horny from the very start
So now I’ve left the Netflix kids to kids and just watch random travel vlogs on YouTube and just enjoy the add
Instead of watching tv, I keep myself busy cooking , cleaning and THAT SUNDAY MOTORCYCLE EXPEDITION
Pirate hard until prices drop
Sailing high sea. There is no point to get "free" or "cheap". Okay maybe you get one. Sharing Netflix for example there is trick to share with 20 people. Hypothetically. Or buying with Indian currency. Cheap enough. Surely everyone can afford. Don't be stingy. Alright. Yep I can pay that too.
But, what happen when the movie you want is streaming exclusively at Disney, or binge?
Do you expect to register and pay for all services in the world? Can you afford them all? Or you want to hunt down ways to get each of them, all, for cheap/free? I'll tell you, impossible