Pluto TV
Pluto TV is a free streaming service that broadcasts featured movies, drama, crime, reality television, kids shows, local news, classic television, food, lifestyle and more. Movies and shows can be watched on your laptop or desktop, no need for an app or a television. This service is best described as a constant live broadcast, similar to watching old-style telelvison or cable.
Method: Desktop/Laptop, Android, FireTV, AppleTV
Sign-up: Optional
Crackle
Crackel is an on-demand streaming service with free full episodes of spotlighted shows. From featured movies to an assortment of television this is a good choice if you want a self-directed variety of options.
Method: Desktop/Laptop, iPhone/iPad, Android, Smart Televisions, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Roku
Sign-up: Optional
Tubi
Tubi is a video-on-demand service with a library of over 45,000 TV shows and movies. It also includes a growing collection its own shows as well as 200+ cable-style channels along with news and sports. Tubi is a simple and direct way to stream online without the hassle of a subscription or signup.
Method: Desktop/Laptop, Roku, Apple, Amazon, XBox, Playstation
Sign-up: Optional
The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel offers a few thousand free shows and movies as well as live tv. A hybrid service, it provides a blend of both on-demand and live television. This is one of the easiest services to use if you want a bit of background noise or need to unwind at the end of a long day.
Method: Desktop/Laptop
Sign-up: Optional