Mammoth AwardsBesides the fact that cable’s costly, they’re making the move because there are plenty of free options out there.
Each day, households realize that they no longer need cable. Not only are cable bills out of control, but they also offer content that misses the mark. Thanks to subscription services like Hulu, Netflix, etc., we now have the power to pay for what we want, when we want. And this makes it a lot easier to cut the cord.
While you could end your cable service and opt for Netflix and the like, here are 13 TV apps that offer streaming entertainment at no cost via cell phones, tablets, computers, and Smart TVs:
1. Pluto TV
This free streaming service is so popular because it feels like TV. It has a TV guide that shows all of its content, and you can choose from a variety of channels for news, sports, reality TV, classics, and more.
How can Pluto TV offer so much content for free? Because it has advertisements, just like regular TV. Sit through those as you usually do, and you won’t have to pay a thing.
2. PBS Kids
Do you mostly keep your cable service because you don’t want to sacrifice your kids’ entertainment? Watch PBS Kids, and that won’t be an issue.
This free streaming service offers content for children that’s both educational and entertaining. And it also has a Live TV button that lets you watch whatever’s currently on the PBS channel.
3. YouTube
Pick a topic that entertains you and search for it on YouTube. Then enjoy seemingly unlimited content that can keep you occupied forever for free.
4. IMDb TV
Whether you want to enjoy popular movies or TV shows, you can find them through IMDb TV. As with other free options, it comes at no cost due to its commercials.
5. Tubi TV
Here’s another free streaming app that mimics a cable lineup. You can get tons of movies and TV series here that can easily replace a premium Netflix subscription.
6. Crackle
Movies and TV shows abound on Crackle, but unlike other free offerings, it even has its own original content that you can enjoy.
7. NewsON
One way to get local news without a cable subscription is to install an HD antenna. Another way to get news from your area and other parts of the globe is to use the NewsON app.
Watch it to see news broadcasts from over 165 markets and 275 local news affiliates.
8. Xumo
With over 180 free channels and major network news stations, Xumo offers everything a cable subscription can minus the cost.
9. Peacock
Here’s a free streaming service that is somewhat new, and it offers everything under the sun, including news, movies, sports, TV shows, content for kids, and shows in Spanish.
10. Twitch
Do you or your kids love video games? Then you’ll love Twitch’s free content that focuses on gaming.
11. Popcornflix
This free streaming app’s TV shows and movies center on the horror, sci-fi, and action genres.
12. Crunchyroll
Manga and anime is the name of the game here.
13. The Roku Channel
Find plenty of free TV series and movies here, plus original content.
