Netflix has become the most popular platform for watch series and movies in streaming. Thanks to its extensive catalog you can enjoy practically any title you want, with few exceptions in current titles that some companies reserve for their own platforms (as happens, for example, with HBO and Game of Thrones or other titles).
But despite its popularity, Netflix is not the only one that offers on-demand content and has a large influx of people. There are many alternatives to Netflix very interesting, also with large catalogs and that offer very similar features to their users. Among these alternatives you can find options as interesting as those of Amazon or others in which some of the largest entertainment companies in the world are involved.
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HBO – The alternative to Netflix with 'The Walking Dead' and 'Game of Thrones'
When it comes to series, HBO It is the great reference. In the English-speaking world it is incredibly recognized, and can increasingly be seen in Spanish-speaking countries. This house is responsible for giving life to Game of Thrones (Game of Thrones), The Wire and Pretty Little Liars among many other great series.
Its original productions can be a great reason to choose it over others, although it must also be taken into account that its catalog is far beyond the original series. She has more than 700 titles between series and movies that can be enjoyed at any time.
HBO allows you to access on-demand content through any mobile or desktop device. In addition, it allows you to share the account with a friend, although unlike Netflix you cannot create different profiles, something that can be a problem when sharing an account.
Although the applications have some drawbacks, such as the version for smart TVs It does not have the option to 'continue watching', something very useful when following different series. Despite this, they remedy their problems with a catalog of their own series and exclusives that can attract the attention of a large number of users.
Subscription to the service is economical, costing €8. It is an automatic subscription so, if you choose enjoy the free trial period, you must be careful not to be charged when the trial period ends if you do not want to continue with the HBO account.
HBO Spain – Website
Amazon Prime Video – Streaming movies and series with benefits on your Amazon purchases
Amazon is a company known throughout the world for its online store. However, for years the firm has expanded its territory and has reached entertainment with Amazon Prime Video, the streaming content platform for the platform's 'premium' users.
This addition is added to the subscription Premium known until recently for being the premium method that allowed you to enjoy free shipping in one day, a feature that gained a large audience for Amazon.
This alternative to Netflix is committed to offering a similar service for a much lower price. The subscription costs €36 per year, which translates to only €2/month. As with Netflix, it is constantly updated to offer new content, and has the support of the big firm to be able to generate new original content. However, its catalog today is not as extensive or interesting as that of its competition since It has been one of the last options to reach the sector.
Regarding people who share the account, different profiles cannot be created in their applications, so it will not be possible to share as easily as in the competition, although sharing the low price may not be any inconvenience.
Unlike the big red 'N', Amazon Prime Video does not discriminate quality. It only has a subscription from which you can enjoy content up to 4K resolutions without having to pay anything more for it. However, as a negative point, not all of your streaming content is available. There are selected movies, series or documentaries that require an extra payment to watch.
We must not forget that along with the subscription to the video on demand system, Prime adds the fact of being able to buy in the web store without having to pay for shipping and that There is also access to Amazon Prime Music.
Amazon Prime Video - Website
Rakuten TV
One of the first to enter the game in Europe and try to become an alternative to Netflix real in Spain was Rakuten TV (previously known as Wuaki TV). This company has very interesting content offers, thousands of movies and series available both for lovers of old cinema and for people who want to enjoy the latest releases.
Rakuten Wuaki TV can be used on a wide variety of different devices, from computers to mobile phones, smartTVs, consoles or Chromecast. It allows you to enjoy multi-screen on up to 2 devices simultaneously, and with a limit of 5 connected devices. The quality, unfortunately, is in HD, so 4K lovers will not be able to enjoy said content on the platform.
While the monthly subscription for €6,99 You can pay to access all the content, it is also possible to pay only for a series or movie, so it is not necessary to make a subscription when you want to see specific content.
Another of the great advantages of this platform that seeks to compete with Netflix is the fact that can be downloaded for offline viewing the content they offer, so that it can be viewed anywhere without the need for an Internet connection.
Their catalog continues to increase and although they still do not have their own productions, it is possible that in the future they will carry out movements like those of Netflix, since they have announced that they will carry out actions that will 'catapult' them into growth in the coming months, although They haven't announced what exactly they plan to do.
HULU – The alternative to Netflix with American TV
Have you ever heard of HULU? It is possible that you have never heard of it, and it would not be strange at all. It is a company that operates in the United States but is a worthy competitor to Netflix. It has agreements with more than 100 companies, including Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Television and Metro-Goldwyn Mayer, all giants of film productions.
HULU offers a extensive catalog of movies and series on their platform, both classic and new content, and they also make their own productions in series and feature films that have a certain popularity.
As with the big red 'N', you can enjoy all its content on various devices, such as tablets, mobile phones or TVs thanks to the 'smart' technology that floods homes today. It also generates interesting recommendations to be able to start a series/movie that may be of interest to us just after finishing another one.
The only drawback of this alternative to Netflix is that You can only hire from the United States, or at least you have to make the company believe it. When operating only in the US, we will have to connect to an IP in its territory, but this can be done even from Spanish territory. Simply connect through a VPN or a proxy to access the service, both to register and view its content.
The biggest advantage of HULU? Its price. They offer one month free but sometimes offer the ability to subscribe for the first year for just $0,99 per month. When the offer ends, the price is only $7,99, making it a very competitive rate in the sector, especially considering that you can enjoy its content in FullHD quality.
For lovers of American series and television, HULU also offers a TV subscription along with its movie streaming platform. This offers live television from more than 50 channels Americans, both entertainment and news or sports, among which is FOX, CBS or ESPN. The price of this subscription shoots up to $39,99 per month, without any type of permanence and with a 7-day free trial, plus you can add other 'Premium' channels such as HBO, Showtime or Cinemax for a monthly extra.
HULU – Website
Filmin – Alternative to Netflix for independent cinema
Perhaps the best way to call The film It's the one from 'Netflix' indie'. This Spanish company was born in 2008 and gained considerable popularity in 2010, although the exponential growth of Netflix and the entry of other options largely overshadowed it.
Filmin is mainly known for offering a large catalog of independent films, as well as an interesting offering of European series, especially British ones. They do not have their own original content, and it fails in the big Hollywood productions. Basically, it is an independent content platform, but It is the best in its sector. It works with different national film festivals to be able to broadcast the content almost at the same time it is released.
Like any streaming movie platform worth its salt, it is available on all imaginable platforms: computers, mobile phones, tablets, consoles, smartTVs and Chromecast. Furthermore, it offers the possibility of download content to view it offline through its app for mobile phones and tablets.
Its price is €8 per month, although the monthly price can be reduced if you opt for the 6-month subscription (€45 per month) or the annual subscription (€80 per year). If you like independent cinema there is no better option than Filmin.
Filmin – Web
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