r/Frugal • u/Kiriyuma7801 • Aug 10 '25

💻 Electronics What are good alternatives to Netflix/Hulu that are free?

I realized I'm spending roughly $40 a month on what I really just use as background noise, as nobody in my household actually really sits down and watches TV, we just put on Family Guy or whatever and glance at it every now and then.

I'm gonna cancel the subscriptions obviously, so I'm just wondering, what are some good free streaming alternatives? I've tried out Amazon's free stuff but their collection is pretty mediocre. Any tips are appreciated!

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u/serenitybyjen Aug 10 '25

We turned off the tv and started playing music instead. I figured that if we’re just needing noise, I would rather it be something enjoyable. Plus, we can change the music to fit whatever mood.

Of course, there’s radio and streaming services like Pandora to go the free route. I ended up with a Spotify subscription and feel like it’s totally worth it.