BBC iPlayer AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming alternative to BBC iPlayer is Netflix. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try WatchIT or Apple TV+. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to BBC iPlayer and many of them are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to BBC iPlayer are Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and Max.

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BBC iPlayer is a free service that can let you watch old TV and radio programmes that were live during the last seven days, but also you can watch films/movies for free. It is a UK service and NOT available anywhere else.

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  1. Netflix icon
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    Netflix

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    Access a vast library of global content with Netflix's movies and TV shows streaming, available in 4K. Experience seamless viewing across multiple devices, including Chromecast and AirPlay support, plus offline download options for flexible watching. Enjoy personalized recommendations through the intuiti...

    90 Netflix alternatives
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    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    Top Netflix Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Media Streaming
    4.  Movies Filtering
    5.  Casting to TV
    6.  Support for subtitles
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  HDR Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Dolby Vision
    11.  Search movies by actors
    12.  Kids Mode
    13.  Local server included
    14.  Personalized Recommendations
    15.  VOD
    16.  AirPlay Support
    17.  Chromecast Support
    18.  Two-factor Authentication
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    rdabhi

    Many British TV shows are available on Netflix

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    BBC licenses it's shows to Netflix

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    • Netflix is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to BBC iPlayer.

    • Netflix is the most popular commercial alternative to BBC iPlayer.

    • Netflix is Paid and ProprietaryBBC iPlayer is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Prime Video

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    Access Amazon Originals, popular movies, and TV shows with a Prime membership. Use Prime Video Channels for more content. Rent or buy with no membership required. Take your favorites offline or stream across various devices. Discover actor facts and music with X-Ray.

    90 Prime Video alternatives
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    Top Prime Video Features

    1.  Movie Streaming
    2.  Watch Videos Together
    3.  TV Streaming
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  VOD
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Kids Mode
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  AirPlay Support
    11.  Personalized Recommendations
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    rdabhi

    BBC licenses it's shows to Amazon

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    • Prime Video is the most popular Mac alternative to BBC iPlayer.

    • Prime Video is Paid and ProprietaryBBC iPlayer is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Disney+

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    This platform offers subscription-based access to movies and TV series from Disney's extensive library, including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars franchises. Enjoy Originals like The Mandalorian, with 4K UHD viewing and simultaneous streaming on multiple devices, plus offline downloads.

    46 Disney+ alternatives
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    Top Disney+ Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Movie Streaming
    3.  Watch Videos Together
    4.  TV Streaming
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  Kids Mode
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Picture in Picture
    10.  Chromecast Support
    11.  Personalized Recommendations
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    Max

    Max is a streaming app that combines all of HBO with even more must-see TV series, blockbuster movies, and exclusive Max Originals.

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    Hulu

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    Watch movies and TV on your own terms with the multi-platform video-on-demand service offering feature films, TV series, originals and more.

    89 Hulu alternatives
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    Hulu Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  Track movies
    3.  TV Streaming
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  Watch videos
    6.  Movie Streaming
    7.  Watch Live TV
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Kids Mode
    10.  Support for 4K
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    Max

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    Max is a streaming app that combines all of HBO with even more must-see TV series, blockbuster movies, and exclusive Max Originals.

    67 Max alternatives
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    Top Max Features

    1.  Watch videos
    2.  Share Videos
    3.  Streaming
    4.  TV Streaming
    5.  Search movies by actors
    6.  Movie Streaming
    7.  Watch Live TV
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Kids Mode
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for HD videos
    12.  Chromecast Support
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    Apple TV+

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    Continue to watch your favorite shows and movies, discover new content, and find new video apps. With the Apple TV App, you can do it all in one place.

    55 Apple TV+ alternatives
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    Apple TV+ Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Movie Streaming
    3.  Watch Videos Together
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Chromecast Support
    7.  Kids Mode
    8.  AirPlay Support
    9.  VOD
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    Google TV

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    Google TV (also still known as Google Play Movies & TV or Google Play Movies in some regions) is an online video on demand service operated by Google.

    56 Google TV alternatives
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    • Android TV

    Google TV Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Chromecast Support
    3.  Trending Channels
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    Disney+ Hotstar

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    Disney+ Hotstar (also known as Hotstar]) is an Indian subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Novi Digital Entertainment of Disney Star and operated by Disney Entertainment, both divisions of The Walt Disney Company, featuring domestic Indian film...

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    Top Disney+ Hotstar Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Watch Videos Together
    3.  Movie Streaming
    4.  Watch Live TV
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Multi-streaming
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Chromecast Support
    10.  On-demand Streaming
    11.  Support for 4K
    12.  Personalized Recommendations
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  12. YouTube TV icon
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    YouTube TV

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    YouTube TV is a subscription based streaming service that includes major broadcast and cable channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, ESPN, your local sports channels & more.

    55 YouTube TV alternatives
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    • Android
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    YouTube TV Features

    1.  Watch Live TV
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Live Broadcasting
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  AirPlay Support
    6.  Chromecast Support
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Kids Mode
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    Viki

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    Watch all your favorite subtitled Asian dramas, movies, and TV shows anytime, anywhere with Rakuten Viki. Our ever-growing collection of award-winning Kdramas, Korean variety shows, Asian movies and TV series, and kpop music performances offers something for everyone.

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