Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to ChannelOS
Turn your local media library into cable-style TV
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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I know, it's a very first-world problem. But in my house, we have a hard time deciding what to watch. Too many options! So I made this to recreate Cable TV for YouTube. I made it so it runs in the browser. Quickly import your subscriptions in the browser via a bookmarklet. No accounts, no sign-ins. Just quickly import your data locally.
Mar 2026 · channelsurfer.tv · its alternatives →
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Tubio▲81Cast web videos & music from your phone to your TV wirelesly
2015 · tubioapp.com · its alternatives →
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2025 · televyze.com · its alternatives →
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KarmaBoard▲63A vintage split-flap message board for any TV
13d ago · karmaboard.app · its alternatives →
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Channelkit 2.0▲205File your pile into a tidy visual knowledge base
2016 · channelkit.com · its alternatives →
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Delight▲177Replace the new tab with breathtaking HD videos
2015 · usedelight.com · its alternatives →
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Dispatch.tv▲75A channel for everything you like (and whomever you want)
2014 · dispatch.tv · its alternatives →
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DemoTV▲116The audience-ranked TV channel for product demos
Sep 2026 · demotv.lol · its alternatives →
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Saba▲134Watch any live tv channel on macOs in one keyboard shortcut
2023 · saba.mintlify.app · its alternatives →
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Kino▲8Turn your TV into a place to store, play and stream videos
Apr 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · popcorntime.tube · its alternatives →
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Hey HackerNews'ers, I've built FreeTVz.com - a platform that transforms YouTube into a traditional TV experience. Here's what you can do: ◉ Create your own TV channels based on any topic or interest. ◉ Browse and watch over 100+ free curated channels across categories like History, Science, Tech, and more. ◉ Enjoy an ad-free experience, making your viewing uninterrupted and seamless. ◉ Rediscover the nostalgia of channel surfing, without endless scrolling or algorithmic feeds. I'd love for you to check it out and share your thoughts. Visit FreeTVz.com
2024 · freetvz.com · its alternatives →
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Watch and record your streaming channels
2019 · getchannels.com · its alternatives →
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