Streaming Video & Audio Freebies
Below, you will find a carefully curated selection of free streaming video and streaming audio resources that make it easy for you to access entertainment, education and more - without the usual subscription costs. For those looking to reduce their monthly expenses by cancelling their pricey streaming subscriptions, these free alternatives could be just the recipe for keeping the entertainment flowing, without the costs. Enjoy!
DOCUMENTARY UNIVERSE
- If you love documentary videos and crave the process of learning through curiosity, this is the site for you. While there are a few prominent documentary streaming services around that require paid subscriptions to access, Documentary Universe is entirely free. You don't even need to sign up or to log in. You are invited to watch their curated collection of documentaries - ranging from short films to feature-length offerings, entirely for free. Enjoy the process of discovery!
FOUNDERFLIX TV
- Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? If so, this site should be a regular visit. It's loaded with free documentaries, biographies and instructional videos geared around helping people to build and grow successful businesses. Whether you're in the startup space, or looking for some extra motivation to keep your small business humming along successfully, FounderFlix is for you.
TUBI
- Tubi offers a massive on-demand library of movies and TV shows - no subscription required, just occasional ads. According to Tom's Guide, it boasts over 20,000 titles and doesn't necessarily require registration to start watching. Not a bad deal, I'd say. It's a great "watch now, pay nothing" option if you're happy with ad-support.
PLUTO TV
- Pluto TV brings both live channels and on-demand content - which gives it more of a "traditional TV" vibe but for free. You can start streaming quickly and it's especially good for exploring themes, genre channels and curated sets without paying a cent.
PLEX FREE
- While many know Plex as a media server setup, its free ad-supported streaming section is a clever bonus. It offers thousands of movies/shows and live channels for free. If you already have Plex for your own library this is a smart add-on.
AUDIOMACK
- For audio lovers: Audiomack is a free music streaming service that also offers free downloads for many tracks (depending on the artist). Their range is especially strong in hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeat and independent releases. Ideal if you're after fresh music outside the mainstream.
FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE (FMA)
- FMA is a treasure for legal free music downloads and streaming, often under Creative Commons licenses. Great for content creators (podcasts, videos) or anyone who wants to build a music library with legal-free tracks.
JAMENDO
- Jamendo focuses on independent artists and provides free streaming plus free downloads (with care around licensing for commercial usage). If you're after lesser-heard artists or need music with usage flexibility this is a good pick.
PIXABAY MUSIC
- Better known as a source of royalty-free images and illustrations, Pixabay also offers a huge range of royalty-free audio tracks and music you can download and use (sometimes even for commercial work). Check the license conditions on each track to double-check before using these files commercially, but many do allow this. This is helpful for creators who want to access musical elements without being locked into a subscription or complex licensing arrangements.
TREBEL MUSIC
- Trebel is more behind the scenes but interesting: it is a free music streaming and download platform (with legal rights) that allows offline listening and claims a huge catalog (75 million songs as of March 2023) from major labels and independents. If you want to download music legally and listen offline without paying this is worth checking.
