5 Best Alternatives to Peacock in 2026
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From our data: All 5 listed alternatives carry pricing verified August 21, 2026, and only 1 of the 5 (Tubi) is completely free; among the 4 paid options, Paramount+ ties Peacock's own $8.99/month starting price exactly, while Max ($10.99), Disney+ ($11.99), and Hulu ($11.99) all start higher.
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HuluHow we picked
- None of the 5 alternatives, or Peacock itself, carries a structured external rating in our listing data; each listing's own description narratively cites third-party scores instead (Max and Paramount+ both cite Trustpilot ratings around 1.2-1.3/5, and Tubi cites a 4.8/5 App Store score from roughly 1.2 million reviews), so this ranking leans on pricing structure and confirmed content breadth rather than a verified numeric score.
- All 5 alternatives carry verified pricing timestamps from August 21, 2026, matching Peacock's own verified pricing, so every price comparison in this list is based on same-day confirmed figures.
- Content breadth was compared directly against Peacock's three-tier structure (Select/Premium/Premium Plus): Max and Disney+ both bundle multiple libraries and optional cross-service bundles, while Tubi's single free tier has no paid upgrade path at all.
- Starting price was benchmarked against Peacock's own $8.99/month Select tier: Paramount+ matches it exactly at $8.99/month, Max ($10.99), Hulu ($11.99), and Disney+ ($11.99) each run a few dollars higher, and Tubi remains the only fully free option at $0.
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Peacock alternatives at a glance
| Alternative | Best for | Standout | Biggest weakness | Learning curve | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacockreference | NBC, Bravo, and Premier League/WWE fans who want live network and sports content alongside NBCUniversal's original series and film library | Live Premier League soccer and WWE programming streamed alongside current-season NBC and Bravo shows, a sports package none of the other major general-entertainment streamers match at Peacock's price point. | There is no free tier at all — Peacock phased it out entirely by July 2024 — and Trustpilot reviewers rate the paid service around 1.2-1.5/5 from over 1,200 reviews, citing buffering, billing problems, app crashes, and difficulty canceling subscriptions as recurring complaints. | Low | From $8.99/mo |
| Max | HBO and Warner Bros. film fans already inside the Warner Bros. Discovery ecosystem who also want in-app access to NBA, MLB, and NCAA March Madness without a separate cable package | Combines HBO's prestige scripted library with Warner Bros. theatrical films, DC, Discovery factual programming, and live NBA/MLB/NCAA March Madness coverage in a single subscription. | Reliability and support complaints dominate third-party reviews: Trustpilot users rate the service around 1.3/5, citing frequent buffering, forced sign-outs, and playback progress that doesn't sync across sessions, and even the ad-free Standard and Premium tiers still show ads on select live and linear content. | Low | From $10.99/mo |
| Paramount+ | CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and BET viewers who also want in-app live NFL, UFC, and UEFA Champions League coverage without a separate cable or sports subscription | Live NFL games on CBS, UFC events, and UEFA Champions League matches streamed directly in the app alongside the full CBS/BET/Comedy Central/MTV/Nickelodeon on-demand library. | Reliability complaints are severe and consistent: Trustpilot reviewers rate the service around 1.2/5 from roughly 3,400+ reviews, citing constant buffering and lagging on smart TVs and streaming devices, shows being removed from the catalog, and customer service that's largely bot-driven with little human escalation. | Low | From $8.99/mo |
| Hulu | US viewers who want next-day access to current-season network TV episodes alongside a general streaming library, especially those already subscribing to Disney+ | Next-day streaming of current-season broadcast and cable TV episodes, a library category most general streaming competitors do not match. | Hulu no longer sells a clearly advertised ad-free standalone plan separate from the Disney+ bundle, effectively pushing ad-free viewers into paying for Disney+ content they may not want, and Hulu + Live TV starts at $89.99/month, well above dedicated live-TV competitors at typical promotional rates. | Low | From $11.99/mo |
| Disney+ | households that already watch Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar titles and want to bundle that library with Hulu or ESPN under one subscription | A single subscription spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, and bundle tiers fold in Hulu's general-entertainment catalog and ESPN Unlimited without a separate login. | No permanently free tier and no ad-free option under $18.99/month; bundle pricing changes frequently and the cheapest ad-free bundle with live sports (ESPN Unlimited) costs $44.99/month. | Low | From $11.99/mo |
| Tubi | viewers who want a large, legal, free movie and TV library without ever entering payment information | A licensed library of thousands of movies and shows from major studios (Paramount, Lionsgate, MGM) plus Tubi Originals, all free with no account payment info required, backed by Fox Corporation. | Ad breaks interrupt every title with no paid option to remove them, and content licenses rotate frequently so specific titles can disappear without notice. | Low | Free |
Peacock1.Max — best Peacock alternative for HBO and Warner Bros. film fans already inside the Warner Bros. Discovery ecosystem who also want in-app access to NBA, MLB, and NCAA March Madness without a separate cable package
Max is the best Peacock alternative for viewers who want the broadest single-subscription library, pairing HBO's scripted originals and Warner Bros. theatrical films with DC, Discovery, Cartoon Network, and Adult Swim content, plus live NBA, MLB, NCAA March Madness, NHL, and college football, a wider sports slate than Peacock's own Premier League and WWE coverage. Basic with Ads costs $10.99/month, close to Peacock's own $8.99/month Select tier, with pricing verified August 21, 2026, and a bundled Disney+/Hulu/Max package starts at $19.99/month for all three ad-supported services. Max's own listing cites a Trustpilot rating around 1.3/5, a self-reported figure comparable to Peacock's own cited 1.2-1.5/5 range, so neither service stands out on reported reliability. Peacock is still the better choice for anyone who specifically wants Premier League soccer or WWE programming: Max's library has no equivalent to either, and even Max's ad-free Standard and Premium tiers still show ads on select live and linear content, the same caveat Peacock's own Premium Plus tier carries.
Compared to Peacock: pairs HBO, Warner Bros., DC, and Discovery libraries with live NBA, MLB, and NCAA March Madness, a wider sports slate than Peacock's Premier League and WWE coverage, $10.99/month Basic with Ads versus Peacock's $8.99/month Select, no Premier League or WWE programming
Wins:One app for HBO originals, Warner Bros. theatrical releases, DC, Cartoon Network, and Discovery factual content · In-app live sports span NBA, MLB, NCAA March Madness, NHL, and college football, a wider slate than Peacock's Premier League and WWE · Cheaper bundle pricing available with Disney+ and Hulu, starting at $19.99/month for all three ad-supported
Loses:$10.99/month Basic with Ads costs more than Peacock's $8.99/month Select tier · No Premier League soccer or WWE programming, content only Peacock's library carries here · Ads still appear on select live and linear content even on the ad-free Standard and Premium tiers
Pros
- One app for HBO originals, Warner Bros. theatrical releases, DC, Cartoon Network, and Discovery factual content.
- Ad-free Standard and Premium tiers support 4K/HDR playback and up to 100 offline downloads.
- In-app live sports: NBA, MLB, NCAA March Madness, NHL, and college football during their seasons.
- Cheaper bundle pricing available with Disney+ and Hulu.
Cons
- Trustpilot rating around 1.3/5, with buffering, forced sign-outs, and lost playback progress as the most common complaints.
- No standalone desktop app for Windows or macOS; desktop access is browser-only.
- Ads still appear on select live and linear content even on ad-free Standard and Premium plans.
- No permanently free tier; Basic with Ads still costs $10.99/month.
Pricing: From $10.99/mo — $10.99/month Basic with Ads vs Peacock's $8.99/month Select (verified undefined NaN, NaN)
2.Paramount+ — best Peacock alternative for CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and BET viewers who also want in-app live NFL, UFC, and UEFA Champions League coverage without a separate cable or sports subscription
Paramount+ is the best Peacock alternative for viewers who want live NFL games on CBS, UFC events, and UEFA Champions League matches at exactly Peacock's own $8.99/month starting price, with pricing verified August 21, 2026. The Premium tier at $13.99/month removes ads from originals and movies (live TV still carries ads) and bundles in SHOWTIME's film and series library at no extra cost, a bundled-service value Peacock's own tiers don't include. Paramount+'s own listing cites a Trustpilot rating around 1.2/5 from roughly 3,400+ reviews, a self-reported figure in the same range as Peacock's own cited 1.2-1.5/5. Peacock is still the better choice for anyone who wants Premier League soccer, WWE, or NBC/Bravo's current-season programming: Paramount+'s CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon libraries don't overlap with Peacock's NBC/Bravo content at all, and Paramount+'s cheapest Select tier still shows ads across all of its content, unlike Peacock's Select tier's narrower but ad-supported scope.
Compared to Peacock: $8.99/month Standard tier matches Peacock's own Select price exactly, live NFL on CBS plus UFC and UEFA Champions League, Premium tier bundles in SHOWTIME at no extra cost
Wins:Live NFL on CBS, UFC events, and UEFA Champions League matches streamed directly in the app · Premium tier bundles in SHOWTIME's film and series library at no extra cost · Supports up to 3 simultaneous streams plus family profiles
Loses:No Premier League soccer, WWE, or NBC/Bravo current-season programming, content only Peacock's library carries here · Even the ad-free Premium tier still shows ads during live TV and sports · Shows and movies are frequently pulled from the catalog even when produced by Paramount itself, per its own listing
Pros
- Live NFL on CBS, UFC, and UEFA Champions League streamed directly in the app.
- Premium tier bundles in SHOWTIME's film and series library at no extra cost.
- Supports up to 3 simultaneous streams plus family profiles.
- Available on more than a dozen device platforms including consoles and smart TVs.
Cons
- Trustpilot rating around 1.2/5 from roughly 3,400+ reviews, with buffering and playback reliability the top complaint.
- Even the ad-free Premium tier still shows ads during live TV and sports.
- Shows and movies are frequently pulled from the catalog even when produced by Paramount itself.
- Customer service is largely automated with limited human support for billing or refund issues.
Pricing: From $8.99/mo — $8.99/month Standard vs Peacock's $8.99/month Select (verified undefined NaN, NaN)
3.Hulu — best Peacock alternative for US viewers who want next-day access to current-season network TV episodes alongside a general streaming library, especially those already subscribing to Disney+
Hulu is the best Peacock alternative for US viewers who want next-day access to current-season broadcast and cable TV episodes alongside a general streaming library, a category most general streaming competitors, including Peacock, don't match as directly. Standalone Hulu (With Ads) costs $11.99/month, but most customers buy it bundled with Disney+: the ad-supported Disney+/Hulu Basic bundle costs $12.99/month, barely more than Hulu alone, with pricing verified August 21, 2026. A student bundle (Disney+ and Hulu, with ads) runs just $6.49/month, undercutting Peacock's own $8.99/month Select tier. Peacock is still the better choice for anyone who wants NBC/Bravo current-season shows or Premier League and WWE sports specifically: Hulu no longer sells a clearly advertised ad-free standalone plan separate from the Disney+ bundle, and Hulu's content library doesn't include Peacock's NBC, Bravo, Premier League, or WWE programming at all.
Compared to Peacock: next-day access to current-season broadcast and cable TV episodes, a $6.49/month student bundle with Disney+ undercuts Peacock's $8.99/month Select, no NBC, Bravo, Premier League, or WWE content
Wins:Next-day access to current-season episodes from major broadcast and cable networks · Student bundle with Disney+ costs just $6.49/month, undercutting Peacock's own $8.99/month Select tier · Disney+/Hulu bundle pricing ($12.99-$19.99/month) is cheaper than subscribing to each service separately
Loses:No clearly marketed ad-free standalone Hulu plan; ad-free viewing effectively requires the pricier Disney+ bundle · No NBC, Bravo, Premier League, or WWE content, all exclusive to Peacock in this comparison · Content library is US-only, the same geographic limit Peacock carries
Pros
- Next-day access to current-season episodes from major broadcast and cable networks.
- Disney+/Hulu bundle pricing ($12.99-$19.99/month) is cheaper than subscribing to both services separately.
- Student bundle at $6.49/month with ads is one of the lowest-cost entry points among major streamers.
- Hulu + Live TV combines on-demand library, live channels, and cloud DVR in one subscription.
Cons
- No clearly marketed ad-free standalone Hulu plan; ad-free viewing effectively requires the pricier Disney+ bundle.
- Hulu + Live TV starts at $89.99/month, a significant jump from the on-demand-only plans.
- Content library is US-only, unlike globally available competitors such as Netflix.
- Bundle pricing structure with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited adds complexity when comparing plans.
Pricing: From $11.99/mo — $11.99/month Hulu (With Ads) vs Peacock's $8.99/month Select (verified undefined NaN, NaN)
4.Disney+ — best Peacock alternative for households that already watch Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar titles and want to bundle that library with Hulu or ESPN under one subscription
Disney+ is the best Peacock alternative for households that want the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic catalogs, content Peacock's own NBC/Bravo/Premier League/WWE library doesn't overlap with at all. The ad-supported plan starts at $11.99/month, with pricing verified August 21, 2026, and bundle tiers fold in Hulu's general-entertainment catalog and, on higher tiers, ESPN Unlimited or HBO Max without a separate login. Disney+'s ad-free Premium plan supports 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos on compatible devices, a playback quality tier Peacock's own listing doesn't detail as specifically. Peacock is still the better choice for anyone who wants Premier League soccer, WWE, or NBC/Bravo shows: Disney+ has no equivalent to any of that content, and the cheapest ad-free Disney+ bundle that includes live sports (ESPN Unlimited) runs $44.99/month, far above Peacock's own $19.99/month Premium Plus ad-free tier.
Compared to Peacock: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content Peacock's library doesn't overlap with, bundle tiers fold in Hulu and ESPN Unlimited without a separate login, no NBC, Bravo, Premier League, or WWE content
Wins:One subscription covers Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content · Bundle tiers add Hulu and, on higher plans, ESPN Unlimited or HBO Max without separate logins · 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos are available on compatible devices and titles on the ad-free Premium plan
Loses:No NBC, Bravo, Premier League, or WWE content, all exclusive to Peacock in this comparison · Cheapest ad-free bundle that includes live sports (ESPN Unlimited) runs $44.99/month, far above Peacock's own $19.99/month Premium Plus · No permanently free tier and no ad-free option under $18.99/month
Pros
- One subscription covers Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content.
- Bundle tiers add Hulu and, on higher plans, ESPN Unlimited or HBO Max without separate logins.
- 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos are available on compatible devices and titles at no extra cost.
- Parental controls let each profile in a household carry its own content rating limits.
Cons
- No permanently free tier; every plan requires a paid subscription from day one.
- The cheapest ad-free bundle that includes live sports (ESPN Unlimited) runs $44.99/month.
- Ads are still served in select live and linear content even on some higher-priced bundle tiers.
- Library rotates: some licensed titles leave the catalog after a limited window.
Pricing: From $11.99/mo — $11.99/month Disney+ (With Ads) vs Peacock's $8.99/month Select (verified undefined NaN, NaN)
5.Tubi — best Peacock alternative for viewers who want a large, legal, free movie and TV library without ever entering payment information
Tubi is the best Peacock alternative for viewers who want a large, legal movie and TV library without paying anything at all, undercutting even Peacock's cheapest $8.99/month Select tier entirely. Tubi is entirely free with in-stream advertising, pricing verified August 21, 2026, and it requires no credit card or account payment information to start watching, unlike every Peacock tier. Tubi's own listing cites a 4.8/5 rating from roughly 1.2 million App Store reviews, a self-reported figure far higher than the 1.2-1.5/5 Trustpilot range Peacock's own listing cites for itself. Peacock is still the better choice for anyone who wants current-season NBC/Bravo shows, Premier League soccer, WWE, or an ad-free viewing option: Tubi has no live network programming or sports rights, ad breaks interrupt every title roughly every 10 to 15 minutes with no paid option to remove them, and its catalog rotates as studio licensing deals expire.
Compared to Peacock: completely free with no subscription required, versus Peacock's $8.99/month Select minimum, a self-reported 4.8/5 rating from roughly 1.2 million App Store reviews, no live NBC/Bravo programming or sports rights at all
Wins:Completely free with no subscription, credit card, or account payment info required, versus Peacock's $8.99/month Select minimum · A self-reported 4.8/5 rating from roughly 1.2 million App Store reviews, per its own listing · Large licensed catalog spanning major studios (Paramount, Lionsgate, MGM) plus original Tubi programming
Loses:No live NBC/Bravo programming or sports rights (Premier League, WWE) at all, unlike Peacock's core content · Ad breaks interrupt every title roughly every 10 to 15 minutes with no paid option to remove them · Catalog titles rotate as licensing deals expire, so specific movies or shows can disappear without warning
Pros
- Completely free with no subscription, credit card, or account payment info required.
- Large licensed catalog spanning major studios like Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM, plus original Tubi programming.
- Available on web, iOS, Android, and major streaming devices (Roku, Amazon Fire TV).
- Includes a live TV section alongside on-demand movies and shows.
Cons
- Ad breaks run throughout every title, roughly every 10 to 15 minutes, with no paid option to remove them.
- Catalog titles rotate as licensing deals expire, so specific movies or shows can disappear without warning.
- No 4K streaming tier or offline downloads, features competitors like Netflix and Max offer on paid plans.
Pricing: Free — $0 free vs Peacock's $8.99/month Select (verified undefined NaN, NaN)
Which one is right for you?
- You want the broadest single-subscription library plus live NBA, MLB, and NCAA March MadnessMax
- You want live NFL on CBS, UFC, and UEFA Champions League at the same starting price as PeacockParamount+
- You want next-day access to current-season network TV episodesHulu
- You watch Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars titles and want to bundle them with Hulu or ESPNDisney+
- You want to pay nothing at all and don't mind ad breaks roughly every 10 to 15 minutesTubi
- You want to bundle multiple streaming services under one subscription for a lower blended priceDisney+
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Peacock?
- Yes — Tubi is completely free and ad-supported, requiring no subscription, credit card, or account payment information. Its catalog is licensed from major studios rather than the current-season NBC/Bravo programming Peacock carries, and it has no live sports rights.
What is the closest alternative to Peacock?
- Max is the closest match: both use a similar three-tier ad-supported-to-ad-free pricing structure and pair a scripted/film library with live sports. Max's $10.99/month Basic with Ads runs close to Peacock's own $8.99/month Select tier, and Max's sports slate (NBA, MLB, NCAA March Madness) is broader than Peacock's Premier League and WWE coverage.
Can Max replace Peacock?
- Partially: Max gains HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Discovery, and NBA/MLB/NCAA coverage but has no equivalent to Peacock's NBC, Bravo, Premier League, or WWE content, since the two services' libraries don't overlap. Anyone who watches Peacock specifically for those titles would lose access to them switching to Max.
Which Peacock alternative is cheapest?
- Paramount+'s Standard tier costs $8.99/month, matching Peacock's own Select tier exactly; Tubi is the only fully free option at $0, though it carries no live NBC/Bravo, Premier League, or WWE programming.
Why don't any of these streaming services show a verified rating?
- None of the 5 alternatives, or Peacock itself, carries a structured external rating in our listing data. Each service's own listing narratively cites third-party scores instead, most of them in the 1.2-1.5-out-of-5 range on Trustpilot, so those figures should be read as self-reported context rather than independently confirmed here.