Tubi — A free, ad-supported movie and TV streaming service owned by Fox Corporation, with a licensed library from major studios and no subscription fee.
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Best for: viewers who want a large, legal, free movie and TV library without ever entering payment information
Pricing: Completely free, ad-supported; no subscription tier exists.
- Tubi is entirely free and ad-supported, with no subscription tier or paid plan.
- Tubi holds a 4.8/5 rating from about 1.2 million reviews on the Apple App Store.
- Tubi is owned by Fox Corporation and licenses content from major studios including Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM.
- Tubi is available on web, iOS, Android, and major streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
- Tubi includes a live TV section alongside its on-demand movie and TV library.
Limitations: Ad breaks run throughout every title with no paid ad-free option.; Catalog titles rotate as licensing deals expire and can disappear without notice.; No 4K streaming or offline downloads.
Top alternatives: Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Freevee, Peacock — full list
What is Tubi?
Tubi is a free, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming service owned by Fox Corporation, built around movies and TV shows licensed from major studios rather than a paid subscription library. Its catalog spans thousands of titles from studios including Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM, organized into genre hubs (comedy, action, horror, anime, documentaries, reality TV) and curated collections, plus original programming under the Tubi Originals label. A live TV section adds linear channels alongside the on-demand catalog, and content is available in both English and Spanish, with a dedicated Tubi Kids section for family programming. Tubi requires no account payment information, no credit card, and no subscription fee — the entire service is funded by in-stream advertising, with reviewers noting ad breaks roughly every 10 to 15 minutes of viewing. It's available on the web and native apps for iOS and Android, plus major streaming devices like Roku and Amazon Fire TV. The tradeoff for free access is a catalog that rotates as studio licensing agreements expire, meaning specific titles can disappear without notice, and there's no ad-free tier, 4K streaming option, or offline downloads the way some paid competitors offer.
Tubi is a free, ad-supported movie and TV streaming service owned by Fox Corporation, offering a large licensed library from studios like Paramount, Lionsgate, and MGM alongside original Tubi programming, live TV channels, and content in English and Spanish. It targets viewers who want a legal, no-cost alternative to subscription services like Netflix or Hulu, requiring no credit card or account payment information to start watching. Tubi is available on web, iOS, and Android, plus major streaming devices including Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and holds a 4.8/5 rating from roughly 1.2 million reviews on the Apple App Store. The tradeoff for being free is frequent ad breaks throughout every title and a catalog that rotates as studio licensing deals expire.
Standout feature: 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.
Biggest weakness: Ad breaks interrupt every title with no paid option to remove them, and content licenses rotate frequently so specific titles can disappear without notice.
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.
Tubi pricing
Free · verified from the vendor's pricing page
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tubi (Free, Ad-Supported) | Free | Entirely free with in-stream advertising; no subscription tier exists. |
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