The Top Alternatives to Netflix
Netflix changed the world of media as we know it. While streaming isn’t a new concept, Netflix was the first company to commercialise it and start providing streaming services to large groups of people. In that time, Netflix has become a household name, and it’s gone as far as killing off entire industries, such as VHS.
And while Netflix is certainly the best choice for those living in the United States, for a lot of other countries, the range of videos and series offered by the service leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, some countries only have access to a fraction of Netflix’s entire collection of films and television series. This is most often because of local broadcasters putting blocking certain content from being provided by the streaming company. There are plenty of alternatives, however, and each one is worth trying to see which works best for you for those times when you want to take a break from enjoying Bingo Canada.
- Hulu
Hulu is the other big name in the streaming industry, and it’s gaining more traction by the day. Hulu offers a huge range of different media from reputable networks, such as AMC, PBS, StarZ, and Fox. Despite this, Hulu is another service that is not as wide reaching as Netflix, meaning that some of the content can be restricted if you don’t reside in the United States.
- Amazon Prime Video
Amazon has become one of the biggest companies in the world, and offers a vast collection of different services to choose from. One of their newest is Prime Video, which is a fantastic alternative to Netflix, and is available in most countries. The downside to Prime Video is that it doesn’t have quite the same collection.
- Hooq
Hooq is India’s most popular streaming service, and in its three years of running has amassed millions of viewers. The service boasts over 10000 movies and TV shows to choose from, and in comparison to Netflix, it’s extremely cheap.
- Fandor
Fandor is aimed at those who have grown tired or bored of mainstream Hollywood media. Fandor is a service dedicated to independent projects, with over 6000 to choose from. Each one has been meticulously looked over by moderators before being added to their library, and although it’s not quite as convenient as Netflix, it’s a great alternative for those looking for something new to watch every day.
- Mubi
Mubi is perfect for those people that spend half an hour searching through the various shows and movies that services like Netflix offer, only to give up halfway through. The idea behind Mubi is that a small selection of films are chosen pre-selected and put up on the site for 30 days each. Once their 30 days are over, they are replaced by a different film. All of the selections are done by filmophiles, and will often feature classics and golden oldies. Mubi is a much more personal experience than Netflix or Hulu.
