Top TV streaming services compared

Our top picks

1. CS1. Curiosity Stream: best for Curiosity Stream

   Curiosity Stream is a documentary streaming service with thousands of documentaries, including award-winning exclusives and originals. Plans start at 4.17 dollars per month billed annually, and a monthly plan costs 5.99 dollars. Plans are flexible with no contracts and can be switched or cancelled at any time.

   • Service type: On-demand
   • Billing: Monthly, Annual
   • Markets: US

   Pros

   • Offers thousands of documentaries spanning science, history, nature, technology and travel.
   • Streams across phone, tablet, web and TV and remembers where viewing paused.
   • Includes companion services with cooking videos, kids shows and expert lessons.

   Cons

   • Focuses almost entirely on factual programming rather than drama or live sport.
   • Bundle availability varies by country and included partners remain subject to change.

2. UP2. UOL PLAY: best for UOL PLAY

   UOL Play streams films, series, cartoons, sports and live channels in one place.

   • Markets: BR

   Pros

   • Brings films, series and cartoons together in a single streaming hub
   • Adds sports and live programming beside on demand film and series choice

3. P3. Paramount+: best for Paramount+

   Paramount+ includes on-demand and live content from CBS, BET, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV and Paramount.

   • Markets: US

   Pros

   • Mixes on-demand viewing with live programming in one streaming service.
   • Brings together content from Nickelodeon, MTV and Paramount.
   • Draws content from CBS, BET and Comedy Central.

4. ST4. Sling TV: best for Sling TV

   Sling TV streams live TV, with channels, sports and add-ons.

   • Markets: US

   Pros

   • Streams live TV across general channels and dedicated sports coverage
   • Offers add-ons that expand the core channel selection for different tastes

5. M5. Megogo: best for Megogo

   Megogo streams films, series, cartoons, shows and TV channels online.

   • Markets: KZ, PL, UA

   Pros

   • Streams films, series, cartoons, shows and broadcasts through one online cinema
   • Carries 108 channels alongside a cinema collection with series and audiobooks
   • Supports viewing on Smart TV sets, media players and web browsers
   • Includes audiobooks beside video for mixed household viewing and listening

   Cons

   • Online only viewing, so a steady connection matters for films and channels
   • Screen entertainment focus with no wider household utility services attached

6. D6. Disney+: best for Disney+

   Disney+ is the streaming home for Disney, Hulu, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.

   • Markets: US

   Pros

   • Covers animation, comedy, drama, fantasy, action and nature programming
   • Includes documentaries alongside movies, series and live sports coverage
   • Offers bundled options that bring entertainment and sports together
   • Lets you watch selected partner content directly inside its app

   Cons

   • Serves one national market rather than a worldwide catalogue
   • Bundled structure means sorting through several combined options
   • Some partner libraries remain only partly accessible inside its app

7. C7. Crunchyroll: best for Crunchyroll

   Crunchyroll offers a premium subscription with a free trial offer.

   • Markets: BR, DE, ES, and 6 more

   Pros

   • A device-availability guide updated February 4, 2025 reported Crunchyroll on Xfinity devices in the US, Xumo devices in the US and Canada, and TELUS and Koodo devices in Canada.
   • The dated guide does not establish current device availability or content rights.

   Cons

   • The cited device guide is dated February 4, 2025 and does not establish current availability.

8. MT8. Molotov.tv: best for Molotov.tv

   Molotov.tv lets viewers watch television on all their devices.

   • Markets: FR

   Pros

   • More than 180 channels spanning news, sport, films and entertainment
   • Themed films, series and documentaries on demand beside live channels
   • Start viewing on one device and continue on another without losing place
   • Support for phones, tablets, computers, smart televisions and sticks

   Cons

   • Service centred on France with viewing extended across Europe
   • Viewing relies on linked equipment with an installed application

9. TP9. TVN Player: best for TVN Player

   Player.pl is a Polish VOD service with TVN programmes and series, films on demand and live channels such as TVN24.

   • Markets: PL

   Pros

   • Brings TVN programmes and series together for home viewing
   • Includes movies ready to stream alongside live output such as TVN24
   • Keeps entertainment and live channels in one Polish service

10. GP10. Galaxy Play: best for Galaxy Play

    Galaxy Play is an online entertainment service in Vietnam with a film library.

    • Markets: VN

    Pros

    • Deep Vietnamese cinema collection with exclusive theatrical and series titles
    • Safe children's area supports relaxed family viewing for younger audiences
    • Crisp 4K visuals paired with lively 5.1 surround sound at home
    • Offline mobile downloads support viewing during travel and busy days

    Cons

    • Catalogue focus remains firmly on Vietnamese tastes and local stories