Roku AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video 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 Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to Roku are Kodi, JustWatch, Pluto TV and Universal Media Server.

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Roku alternatives page was last updated Nov 9, 2024
  1. Stremio icon
     2595 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...

    94 Stremio alternatives
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    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 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. Kodi icon
     1497 likes

    Open-source media player compatible with Linux, Mac, Windows, Xbox, and iOS, designed for home theater PCs. Customizable with themes, supports 4K, audio and video formats, streaming, privacy-focused operations, and extensible with plugins.

    72 Kodi alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Fire TV

    Top Kodi Features

    1.  Media Streaming
    2.  TV Shows meta data support
    3.  Video library
    4.  Media Center
    5.  Media library
    6.  Support for IPTV
    7.  Media Server
    8.  Automatic subtitles download
    9.  Built-in Media Downloader
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Portable
    12.  AirPlay Support
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    • Kodi is the most popular iPad alternative to Roku.

    • Kodi is Free and Open SourceRoku is Free and Proprietary
  3. 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

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    • 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
  4. 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.

    80 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
  5. Universal Media Server icon
     134 likes

    Universal Media Server is a media server capable of serving videos, audio and images to any DLNA-capable device. It supports any device capable of DLNA and runs on all major operating systems: Windows, OS X and Linux.

    46 Universal Media Server alternatives
    Universal Media Server screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for DLNA
    2.  Dedicated Server Hosting
    3.  Chromecast Support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  File Tagging
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Media Transcoding
    12.  Simple installation
    Universal Media Server iconRoku Icon

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  6. 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
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    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
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  7. Plasma Bigscreen icon
     13 likes

    Plasma Bigscreen is an open-source user interface for TV's. Running on top of a Linux distribution, Plasma Bigscreen turns your TV or setup-box into a fully hackable device. A big launcher giving you easy access to any installed apps and skills.

    14 Plasma Bigscreen alternatives
    Plasma Bigscreen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE

    Plasma Bigscreen Features

    1.  KDE
    2. KDE Plasma icon  KDE Plasma integration
    3.  Media Streaming
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  8. 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.

    64 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
    The Roku Channel iconRoku Icon

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  9. LeonFlix icon
     21 likes

    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.

    23 LeonFlix alternatives
    LeonFlix screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    LeonFlix Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Watch Videos Together
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Track movies
    5.  Modular System
    Discontinued

    The last release is from September 2019. https://www.reddit.com/r/leonflix/comments/d7zc7a/update_070_released/

    LeonFlix iconRoku Icon

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  10. Shout! Factory Tv icon
     6 likes

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

    71 Shout! Factory Tv alternatives
    Shout! Factory Tv screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Shout! Factory Tv Features

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

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  11. 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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  12. StreamGuide icon
     1 like

    Tired of searching everywhere for something good to watch? We give you suggestions based on what you like, and you can keep track of everything you want to watch. No more switching between different apps – we bring all the movies and TV shows together in one place.

    6 StreamGuide alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Personalized Recommendations
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Streaming
    StreamGuide iconRoku Icon

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