BBC iPlayer Alternatives

BBC iPlayer is described as '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' and is a Video Streaming app in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to BBC iPlayer for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best BBC iPlayer alternative is Netflix. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try WatchIT or Apple TV+. Other great apps like BBC iPlayer are Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu and Max.

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BBC iPlayer alternatives are mainly Video Streaming Apps but may also be Movie Streaming Services or Watch Videos Together Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of BBC iPlayer.
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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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BBC iPlayer alternatives page was last updated Jul 6, 2024
  1. YouTube TV icon
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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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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV

    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
    YouTube TV iconBBC iPlayer Icon

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  2. Viki icon
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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.

    68 Viki alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Viki Features

    1.  Dark Mode
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  3. Sony Pictures Core icon
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    Enjoy a cinema experience in the comfort of your own home with select exclusive Sony Pictures premieres and hundreds of movies to rent or buy on your PlayStation console.

    39 Sony Pictures Core alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Playstation

    Sony Pictures Core Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2.  VOD
    3.  TV Streaming
    Sony Pictures Core iconBBC iPlayer Icon

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  4. PBS Video icon
     3 likes

    PBS Studios produces documentaries & shows primarily for American audience.

    5 PBS Video alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • BSD
    • iPad
    PBS Video iconBBC iPlayer Icon

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    Comments about PBS Video as an Alternative to BBC iPlayer
     
    rdabhi

    Some BBC shows are available on PBS

    Positive commentOct 14, 2020
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    • PBS Video is Free and ProprietaryBBC iPlayer is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Flixxo icon
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    Earn FLIXX Tokens , spend it for watching videos, transfer it to a friend’s digital wallet or cash it out. Flixx is yours and has a real world value!

    61 Flixxo alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Streamflix icon
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    Streamflix is an Android TV app that allows users to watch movies and TV shows online in HD quality for free.

    67 Streamflix alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android TV

    Streamflix Features

    1.  Streaming
    2.  Android tv
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  7. NBC icon
     18 likes

    NBC app allows you to take your favorite NBC shows on the go. Stay connected with full episodes, photo galleries and recaps of the latest episodes.

    66 NBC alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Roku

    NBC Features

    1.  AirPlay Support
    2.  Chromecast Support
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  TV Streaming
    NBC iconBBC iPlayer Icon

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  8. GlennGould.tv icon
     1 like

    Welcome to GlennGould.tv, your premier destination for free movie streaming!. Stream now and enjoy the magic of movies without the hassle of subscriptions or fees. Visit GlennGould.tv and start watching today!.

    50 GlennGould.tv alternatives
    Introduction Page

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    GlennGould.tv Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
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  9. Shout! Factory Tv icon
     6 likes

    Free TV platform by the creators of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) box sets

    72 Shout! Factory Tv alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Shout! Factory Tv Features

    1.  Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
    2.  TV Streaming
    Shout! Factory Tv iconBBC iPlayer Icon

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  10. Peacock icon
     1 like

    Peacock is an American over-the-top video streaming service owned and operated by the Television and Streaming division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, named after the NBC logo.

    41 Peacock alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Peacock Features

    1.  TV Streaming
    Peacock iconBBC iPlayer Icon

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