Free YouTube TV alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 4 YouTube TV alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). YouTube, Tubi and Google TV rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	YouTube	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	74.4
2	Tubi	Free	—	No	Web, Android, iOS	5 of 5	72.5
3	Google TV	Free	—	No	Android, iOS	4 of 4	55.9

1. YouTubeTop pick
Best for: Anyone who wants the widest range of free videos, tutorials, live streams and podcasts in one place
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
74.4
score / 100
Why switch from YouTube TV
Free on-demand video, with official clips and highlights from many networks.
Pros
Huge free library covering almost every topic and language
Shorts, live streams, podcasts and long videos in one app
Runs on nearly every phone, TV, console and browser
Clear revenue share for creators in the Partner Program
Cons
Free tier carries frequent ads, including mid-roll
Background play and downloads need a paid Premium plan
Heavy tracking of viewing history to drive recommendations
Visit YouTube Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouTube a good YouTube TV alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Creator revenue share
55% of ad revenue to creators
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Audience
2B viewers
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Formats
Shorts, long videos, live and podcasts
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monetization
YouTube Partner Program
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Tubi
Best for: Anyone who wants a large catalogue of films and TV for free and is fine with ads
FreeWeb, Android, iOS
72.5
score / 100
Why switch from YouTube TV
Free ad-supported live news channels and on-demand films for cord-cutters on a budget.
Pros
Completely free; no account needed to start watching
Large catalogue of films, older series and niche genres
Runs on almost every TV and streaming device
Cons
Ad breaks in every title and no paid ad-free option
Few recent blockbuster films or big new series
Not available in many countries
Visit Tubi Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Tubi a good YouTube TV alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Price
Free with ads
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Fox Corporation
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2014
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Availability
US, Canada, Mexico, LATAM, UK, Australia
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monthly users
110 million+
Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.tubitv.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Google TV
Best for: Households with several streaming subscriptions who want one home screen and a single watch list
FreeAndroid, iOS
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from YouTube TV
Free Google TV channels and app hub to combine cheaper services instead.
Pros
Brings titles from many streaming apps into one set of recommendations
No extra charge beyond the TV or streaming device
Profiles, kids space and a cross-app watch list
Phone app doubles as a remote with keyboard input
Cons
Only runs on Google TV devices and supported smart TVs
Home screen promotes sponsored content and Google's own services
Some apps and features vary by country
Visit Google TV Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Google TV a good YouTube TV alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Price
No extra cost on supported TVs and devices
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.google(opens source in a new tab)
Underlying OS
Android TV OS
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.google(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile app
Free on Android and iOS
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.google(opens source in a new tab)
Kids profiles
Yes, with watch limits and bedtimes
Checked Nov 8, 2026tv.google(opens source in a new tab)

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1. YouTubeTop pick

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