The Best Popcorn Time AlternativesTop Video & Movie Streaming Services like Popcorn Time

Popcorn Time is described as 'Multi-platform, free and open source media player. The program is intended as a free alternative to subscription-based video streaming services such as Netflix' and is a very popular Video Streaming app in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Popcorn Time for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Windows, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Popcorn Time alternative is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Popcorn Time are Jellyfin, WebTorrent, CloudStream and DuckieTV.

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    Stremio

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    Versatile media center enabling seamless streaming of films, series, and YouTube in HD with subtitle support. Cast effortlessly to TV with DLNA, Chromecast integration. Explore via add-ons like Netflix, Amazon, torrent-streaming.

    95 Stremio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android TV
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    It even has a better catalogue, because it accepts multiple torrent sites

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    Looking for a torrent-based alternative

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    Works better than popcorn time and functionality can be extended with addons

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    • Most users think Stremio is a great Popcorn Time alternative.

    • Stremio is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Popcorn Time.

    • Stremio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Popcorn Time.

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourcePopcorn Time is also Free and Open Source
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    Jellyfin

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    A free, open-source media system alternative to proprietary options like Emby and Plex, with Chromecast support, 4K streaming, plugin extensions, focusing on privacy without premium features, managing media from dedicated servers to multiple devices via various apps.

    50 Jellyfin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Tizen OS
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    • Kodi
    • Docker
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • Cloudron
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    • Jellyfin is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Popcorn Time.

    • Jellyfin is Free and Open SourcePopcorn Time is also Free and Open Source
    • Jellyfin is Privacy focusedPopcorn Time is not according to our users
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    WebTorrent

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    WebTorrent Desktop is able to instantly stream and play right away video and audio. You don't have to wait for it to finish downloading.

    27 WebTorrent alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Node.JS
    • Chromium
    • Firefox
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    DuckieTV

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    DuckieTV is an application that takes care of TV-Show addicts by providing a personalized TV-Show calendar.

    26 DuckieTV alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
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    • Most users think DuckieTV is a great Popcorn Time alternative.

    • DuckieTV is the most popular Web-based alternative to Popcorn Time.

    • DuckieTV is Free and Open SourcePopcorn Time is also Free and Open Source
    • DuckieTV is Privacy focusedPopcorn Time is not according to our users
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    webtor

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    Just paste the magnet-link or open the torrent-file and instantly start downloading or playing content absolutely anonymous and secure through your browser.

    45 webtor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    LeonFlix

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    A multi-platform desktop app for watching movies and TV shows. Leonflix is a search tool for movies and TV shows. It scrapes video/file hosting websites and has the ability to stream the videos hosted on those sites.

    60 LeonFlix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Zona

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    Enables streaming and downloading of movies and TV series using torrent technology, with customization for quality, size, audio, and subtitles, organized by seasons, playback resume, search functionality, and offline viewing for Windows desktop users.

    60 Zona alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Mobdro

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    Mobdro finds free video streams online and brings them to your Android smartphone or tablet to enjoy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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    Kanopy

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    We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy.

    76 Kanopy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Putlocker.day

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    Enables streaming of movies and TV series at no cost, allows torrent and magnet downloads for offline viewing, regularly updates new US and international releases, and requires no account registration to access an extensive catalog, supporting browser-based playback.

    49 Putlocker.day alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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