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7 best inexpensive Netflix alternatives

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July 9, 2017, 5:30 AM

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Don't overlook the Prime Video benefit. Among the thousands of movies and TV shows you get free access to, there are originals such as Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle. (Thinkstock)(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Daviles)

Hands down, Netflix is the most popular video-streaming service available right now. It’s known as the innovator in the market and continues to impress as it produces award-winning original content. But while Netflix is a great video service, it’s not the only one out there.

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, file photo, a person displays Netflix on a tablet in North Andover, Mass. Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with a stand-alone video streaming service. Starting the week of April 18, 2016, customers can pay $8.99 a month to watch Amazon’s Prime video streaming service. Previously, the only way to watch Prime videos was to pay $99 a year for Prime membership, which includes free two-day shipping on items sold by the site. The video-only option won’t come with any free shipping perks. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
If you’re looking for other good streaming services, you’re in luck. There are quite a few cheap Netflix alternatives on the market. With some of these alternative services, you’ll get more content than you could ever watch — and for a cheaper price than a Netflix subscription. The exact Netflix alternative you choose will depend on your preferences. Some alternatives might have the specific niche streaming content you want. Others may even come with enticing extras. Here are the best Netflix alternatives on the market. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File
Ben Winston, from left, James Corden and Eric Pankowski attend "Carpool Karaoke (series for Apple Music)" panel at The CBS portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
CBS All Access. CBS All Access is a great service for several reasons. First, there is a huge on-demand content library that features tons of current CBS shows, classic TV shows and movies, which have been recently added to the library as well. CBS is going all-in on streaming, too, and is even starting to put out exclusive content on CBS All Access, such as a new “Star Trek” series, which will debut Sept. 24. Also, the service goes beyond just on-demand streaming and actually lets you livestream CBS’s broadcasts. Whatever CBS is broadcasting in your area is watchable through the service. The service only costs $5.99 per month, so it’s a great deal compared to some other options out there. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks during a televised conversation hosted by Bloomberg TV's Willow Bay, right, titled "A New Competitive Era: America in the World," on the final day of the annual gathering of the Clinton Global Initiative America, at the Sheraton Downtown, in Denver, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Pluto TV. There might be services with more or even better content than Pluto TV, but none are cheaper. That’s because the service is completely free. You can sign up for the service and livestream a bunch of channels, which cover a range of topics, from sports to comedy to news programming. The service also continues to strike deals to feature more movies. Pluto TV is compatible with most of the popular connected devices, such as Chromecast or Roku, so you can even watch it right on your big screen. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
AP Photo/Brennan Linsley
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stands next to a graphic that shows that the new Amazon Fire Phone comes with a free year of Amazon Prime, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video is a different option entirely from the other services. When you become an Amazon Prime member, you receive a ton of benefits. These perks include free two-day shipping, access to the Kindle Lending Library for e-books, access to Amazon’s music library and free online photo storage. But what many people don’t realize is that your Prime membership also comes with Amazon Prime Video, which is a streaming service rivaling Netflix. With Amazon Prime Video, you gain access to a deep library of shows and movies, plus award-winning original series such as “Mozart in the Jungle” and “The Man in the High Castle.” All of these come for $99 per year, which breaks down to only $8.25 per month. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
AP Photo/Ted S. Warren
British actress Audrey Hepburn strums a guitar with her co star George Pappard between takes on the set of "Breakfast in Tiffany's" at a film studio in Hollywood on Dec. 7, 1960. (AP Photo)
Mubi. Another great option for streaming at a low price is Mubi. The service only costs $6 per month and is an ideal option for movie lovers. Each month, Mubi curates movies for its subscribers to watch. There are at least 30 movies for you to choose from at any time, and Mubi puts some serious thought into which movies it’ll make available. You’ll get fantastic cult hits, independent films or even classic movies for just $6 per month.  (AP Photo)
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Don't overlook the Prime Video benefit. Among the thousands of movies and TV shows you get free access to, there are originals such as Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle. (Thinkstock)
Fandor. Fandor is another option for movie fanatics. The site handpicks movies to put on the service for you to stream. This is a great option for the movie fan who wants to go beyond the mainstream films included on services like Netflix. Plus, you get to stream the movies for just $10 per month or only $4 per month through Amazon Channels. (Thinkstock)
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Shailene Woodley and Theo James seen at Summit Entertainment's "Divergent" Talent Signing at 2014 Comic-Con on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in San Diego, CA. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Images)
Tubi TV. Fans of streaming services are not used to seeing free services. But Tubi TV manages to deliver its ad-supported service at no cost to the user. You don’t even need to register in order to stream, but there are slight perks to signing up, so it’s probably worth giving Tubi TV your email address. There’s a bunch of content to stream, including movies from some of the top movie houses, such as MGM and Lionsgate. You’ll certainly be surprised at how solid some of the content is on the site. For example, “Gladiator” has been available to stream on the service. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Images)
Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Images
British actor Robert Powell, centre, dressed as the character Poirot, poses at a photo call for Agatha Christie's first ever play, Black Coffee. Alongside Powell are actors Liza Goddard, as Miss Caroline Amory, and Robin McCallum, right, as Poirot’s friend and confidante Captain Arthur Hastings. The photo call took place outside the former west London residence of author Christie, in Cresswell Place, London, Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
Acorn TV. The go-to source for streaming British programming is Acorn TV. The service has gotten fantastic reviews from critics on the quality of content available to stream. There are original shows only available on Acorn TV, alongside a ton of other popular British shows, movies and documentaries. Shows such as “A Place to Call Home,” “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” and “The Disappearance” have all received lavish praise on both sides of the Atlantic. Acorn TV costs either $4.99 per month or $49.99 for an annual subscription. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP
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FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, file photo, a person displays Netflix on a tablet in North Andover, Mass. Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with a stand-alone video streaming service. Starting the week of April 18, 2016, customers can pay $8.99 a month to watch Amazon’s Prime video streaming service. Previously, the only way to watch Prime videos was to pay $99 a year for Prime membership, which includes free two-day shipping on items sold by the site. The video-only option won’t come with any free shipping perks. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Ben Winston, from left, James Corden and Eric Pankowski attend "Carpool Karaoke (series for Apple Music)" panel at The CBS portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks during a televised conversation hosted by Bloomberg TV's Willow Bay, right, titled "A New Competitive Era: America in the World," on the final day of the annual gathering of the Clinton Global Initiative America, at the Sheraton Downtown, in Denver, Wednesday, June 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stands next to a graphic that shows that the new Amazon Fire Phone comes with a free year of Amazon Prime, Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
British actress Audrey Hepburn strums a guitar with her co star George Pappard between takes on the set of "Breakfast in Tiffany's" at a film studio in Hollywood on Dec. 7, 1960. (AP Photo)
Don't overlook the Prime Video benefit. Among the thousands of movies and TV shows you get free access to, there are originals such as Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle. (Thinkstock)
Shailene Woodley and Theo James seen at Summit Entertainment's "Divergent" Talent Signing at 2014 Comic-Con on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in San Diego, CA. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision for Lionsgate/AP Images)
British actor Robert Powell, centre, dressed as the character Poirot, poses at a photo call for Agatha Christie's first ever play, Black Coffee. Alongside Powell are actors Liza Goddard, as Miss Caroline Amory, and Robin McCallum, right, as Poirot’s friend and confidante Captain Arthur Hastings. The photo call took place outside the former west London residence of author Christie, in Cresswell Place, London, Friday, Jan. 10, 2014. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

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