The Best Netflix Alternatives With Free Trials in 2025

In today's entertainment landscape, dominated by streaming services, choosing just one can be tough. Netflix's recent price hike might have you searching for alternatives. From its mail-order beginnings, Netflix now produces thousands of hours of exclusive original content. Other services have followed suit, creating exclusive libraries and making choosing between them more challenging.

Fortunately, many popular Netflix alternatives offer free trials. While their original content libraries may not be as extensive as Netflix's, they offer compelling choices. These free trials let you explore before committing.

Hulu (30-Day Free Trial)

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A strong Netflix competitor, Hulu consistently produces high-quality original content. It's the exclusive home for shows like Shōgun, Futurama, The Bear, and The Handmaid's Tale. Hulu boasts award-winning shows and films. The 30-day trial (reduced to three days with Live TV) offers a generous look at its extensive library. Subscription options range from $7.99 to over $100 a month, depending on add-ons like live TV and premium channels (ESPN+, Cinemax, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, etc.). Hulu also offers bundles with Disney+ and Max.

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Amazon Prime (30-Day Free Trial)

### 30 Days Free Amazon Prime Free Trial

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Amazon Prime offers a 30-day trial. It produces many high-quality films and series, rivaling Netflix's catalog. After the trial, it costs $14.99/month ($139/year) or $7.49/month for students. Prime Video exclusively streams shows like The Fallout series and Rings of Power.

Read our review of Prime Video.

Crunchyroll (14-Day Free Trial)

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For anime fans, Crunchyroll is a top choice. While it offers various paid tiers ($7.99-$14.99/month), some content is free. It provides access to new anime episodes shortly after their Japanese release. Unlike Netflix, Crunchyroll offers all 6 seasons of My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer season 4.

Read our review of Crunchyroll.

Apple TV+ (7-Day Free Trial)

### 7 Days Free Apple TV+ Free Trial

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Apple TV+ is a rising star, offering exclusive, critically acclaimed shows (Ted Lasso, Severance, Masters of the Air) and films (Killers of the Flower Moon, Spirited, Napoleon). After the 7-day trial, it costs $9.99/month. Requires an Apple ID.

Read our review of Apple TV+.

Paramount+ (7-Day Free Trial)

### 7 Days Free Paramount+ Free Trial

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Paramount+ offers original shows and movies, including exclusive access to Mission Impossible films, Halo, and the Star Trek universe. It costs $4.99/month (limited ads) or $11.99/month (ad-free with SHOWTIME). It will eventually stream Sonic 3.

Read our review of Paramount+ or learn more about the Paramount+ free trial.

DirecTV Stream (5-Day Free Trial)

DirecTV Stream offers a streaming service with a 5-day trial, including live TV, movies, and series. Packages range from $79.99 to $119.99/month, including add-on services (Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+, Cinemax) for the first three months.

Can You Watch Netflix Without a Paid Subscription?

Netflix's original content is only available with a subscription. Netflix offers various plans ranging from $6.99 to $22.99/month.