Roku AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Movie Streaming Services

The best Movie Streaming alternative to Roku is Stremio, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Roku and many of them are Movie Streaming Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Movie Streaming Service alternatives to Roku are JustWatch, Pluto TV, Crunchyroll and The Roku Channel.

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Roku alternatives page was last updated Nov 9, 2024
  1. Stremio icon
     2594 likes

    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. Enjoy media faster with smart suggestions and episode alerts across all devices...

    93 Stremio alternatives
    Website

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Top Stremio Features

    1.  Torrent Streaming
    2.  Media Center
    3.  Movie Streaming
    4.  Support for IPTV
    5.  Automatic subtitles download
    6.  TV Streaming
    7.  Casting to TV
    8.  Torrent player
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Media Server
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Built-in subtitle search
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    Stremio VS Roku

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

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

    • Stremio is Free and Open SourceRoku is Free and Proprietary
  2. JustWatch icon
     85 likes

    Find out where to watch movies and tv shows legally online with JustWatch. The streaming search engine.

    104 JustWatch alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android TV

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Content Discovery
    2.  Meta-Search
    3.  Movie Streaming
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Aggregator
    6.  Track movies
    7.  TV Streaming
    8.  User Rating
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Where to Watch
    12.  Cloud Sync
    JustWatch iconRoku Icon

    JustWatch VS Roku

    Is JustWatch a good alternative to Roku?
     
    • JustWatch is the most popular Web-based alternative to Roku.

    • JustWatch is Free and ProprietaryRoku is also Free and Proprietary
    • JustWatch is LightweightRoku is not according to our users
  3. Pluto TV icon
     101 likes

    Stream over 250 channels and thousands of movies free on Pluto TV; watch live sports, news, shows like 'Hell's Kitchen' and movies like 'Legally Blonde' anytime, anywhere. No signup, contracts, or payment required and accessible worldwide on various devices.

    79 Pluto TV alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Top Pluto TV Features

    1.  Channels
    2.  Share Videos
    3.  TV Streaming
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  Web-Based
    6.  Movie Streaming
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Watch videos
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Watch Live TV
    11.  Kids Mode
    12.  No registration required
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    Comments about Pluto TV as an Alternative to Roku
     
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    You can stream Pluto TV from Roku device, Android, PC, or Smart TV.

    Positive commentApr 18, 2023
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    • Pluto TV is Free and ProprietaryRoku is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Crunchyroll icon
     109 likes

    Watch over 25,000 episodes and 15,000 hours of latest and hottest Anime & Asian Drama 1 hour after TV broadcast!

    46 Crunchyroll alternatives
    Crunchyroll screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Playstation VR
    • Kodi
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Windows

    Crunchyroll Features

    1.  Watch anime
    2.  Movie Streaming
    3.  Video playback
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Watch Live TV
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chromecast Support
    8.  Support for 4K
    Crunchyroll iconRoku Icon

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  5. The Roku Channel icon
     3 likes

    Stream thousands of movies and TV shows for free from a vast library, including 350+ live channels, without a subscription or credit card. New titles are added weekly. Enjoy family-friendly programs, popular movies, classic series, and kids’ entertainment on multiple devices.

    63 The Roku Channel alternatives
    The Roku Channel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    The Roku Channel Features

    1.  Watch Live TV
    2.  TV Streaming
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    The Roku Channel VS Roku

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  6. Oblecto icon
     4 likes

    Oblecto is a media server, similar to Plex, Emby, Netflix and others. It runs in the background on a home server to index your media such as movies and TV shows to make them searchable and streamable through a REST based interface.

    53 Oblecto alternatives
    Oblecto screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Oblecto Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Local server
    3.  TV Streaming
    4.  Built-in Media converter
    5.  Media Streaming
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    Oblecto VS Roku

    Is Oblecto a good alternative to Roku?
     
    • Oblecto is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Roku.

    • Oblecto is Free and Open SourceRoku is Free and Proprietary
  7. Watchug icon
     1 like

    Watchug is an exceptional online platform that offers an extensive collection of movies spanning various genres like drama, comedy, action, sci-fi, and many more. With its diverse library, Watchug caters to all types of movie enthusiasts, whether they are looking to indulge in...

    46 Watchug alternatives
    Watchug screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Watch Live TV
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  Chromecast Support
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  AirPlay Support
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Portable
    9.  TV Streaming
    Watchug iconRoku Icon

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  8. Cinetimes.org icon
     4 likes

    Welcome to Cinetimes. Start watching free public domain Films, Series, Documentaries and Cartoons available on the internet, added by users and sorted by us.

    23 Cinetimes.org alternatives
    Cinetimes.org screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Cinetimes.org Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Personalized Recommendations
    3.  No registration required
    4.  User Rating
    5.  Streaming
    6.  TV Streaming
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  9. Squire icon
     21 likes

    Squire is a media center to stream movies and shows from torrents or local files. It’s an always-running menu bar app. The brain where all the local video files or installed streams are processed and sent to the clients.

    58 Squire alternatives
    Squire screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV

    Squire Features

    1.  Stream video to Apple TV
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    Squire VS Roku

    Is Squire a good alternative to Roku?
     
    • Squire is the most popular commercial alternative to Roku.

    • Squire is Paid and ProprietaryRoku is Free and Proprietary
  10. WatchPlayStream.com icon
     6 likes

    WatchPlayStream is a new movie streaming search engine. Discover and watch new films and decide where to stream them (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu etc.). Always the best results and price comparison for the lowest price (rent & download).

    40 WatchPlayStream.com alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video
    • Netflix

    WatchPlayStream.com Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Watchlists
    3.  Streaming
    4.  Meta-Search
    WatchPlayStream.com iconRoku Icon

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  11. FlickZee icon
     1 like

    FlickZee helps you Find What to Watch Now on Streaming Services with detailed Meta-Information about Movies & Shows

    23 FlickZee alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    FlickZee iconRoku Icon

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  12. CINEMAA icon
     1 like

    It is an open source website to stream movies and TV shows for free. You can stream all the popular movies and TV shows for free.

    26 CINEMAA alternatives
    Home

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    CINEMAA Features

    1.  Ad-free
    CINEMAA iconRoku Icon

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