The Best Netflix Alternatives With Free Trials in 2025

In today's entertainment landscape dominated by streaming services, choosing just one can be a challenge. Netflix's recent price hike might have you searching for alternatives. Netflix, once a mail-order giant, now produces thousands of hours of exclusive original content. This trend of exclusive content has made choosing between services increasingly difficult.

Hulu (30-Day Free Trial)

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61See it at HuluHulu consistently produces high-quality original content rivaling Netflix. It's the exclusive home of shows like Shōgun, Futurama, The Bear, and The Handmaid's Tale. Hulu's 30-day trial (3-day trial with live TV) offers a wide range of subscription options afterward, from $7.99/month to over $100/month with live TV and add-ons (ESPN+, Cinemax, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, etc.). Hulu also offers attractive bundles with Disney+ and Max.

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27$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free.See it at HuluRead our review of Hulu or check out all of the Hulu bundles available.

Amazon Prime (30-Day Free Trial)

### 30 Days Free Amazon Prime Free Trial

45Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime subscription.See it at AmazonAmazon Prime offers a generous 30-day trial. Known for its high-quality, arthouse films and series, its original content rivals Netflix's. After the trial, it costs $14.99/month ($139/year) or $7.49/month for students. Prime Video exclusively streams The Fallout series and Rings of Power.

Read our review of Prime Video.

Crunchyroll (14-Day Free Trial)

### 14 Days Free Crunchyroll Free Trial

80See it at CrunchyrollCrunchyroll offers a great deal for anime fans. While it has three paid tiers ($7.99/mo to $14.99/mo), it also streams some anime for free. It provides access to new episodes shortly after their Japanese release, offering shows like My Hero Academia (all 6 seasons) and Demon Slayer (season 4).

Read our review of Crunchyroll.

Apple TV+ (7-Day Free Trial)

### 7 Days Free Apple TV+ Free Trial

20See it at AppleApple TV+ is a rising star, offering exclusive shows (Ted Lasso, Severance, Masters of the Air) and movies (Killers of the Flower Moon, Spirited, Napoleon). After the 7-day trial, it costs $9.99/month. Requires an Apple ID.

Read our review of Apple TV+.

Paramount+ (7-Day Free Trial)

### 7 Days Free Paramount+ Free Trial

109Includes a 7-day free trial.See it at Paramount+Paramount+ offers original shows and movies, including the Mission Impossible films, Halo, and the Star Trek universe. After the 7-day trial, it costs $4.99/month (limited ads) or $11.99/month (ad-free with SHOWTIME). It will eventually stream Sonic 3.

Read our review of Paramount+ or learn more about the Paramount+ free trial.

DirecTV Stream (5-Day Free Trial)

DirecTV Stream offers a streaming service with a 5-day trial. It includes live TV and various movies and series. Packages range from $79.99/month to $119.99/month, including add-on services (Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+, Cinemax) for the first 3 months.

Can You Watch Netflix Without a Paid Subscription?

Unfortunately, Netflix's original content is only available with a paid subscription. Netflix offers various plans from $6.99/month to $22.99/month.