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24 alternatives to YouTube TV

YouTube takes on the cable TV providers

YouTube TV is a streaming service that offers live television over the internet as an alternative to traditional cable providers. Available on Android and iOS devices, it delivers broadcast and cable channels through… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. YouTube TV launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   YouTubeTV▲4

   Cable-free live TV is here. Live TV from 70+ channels.

   2019 · tv.youtube.com · its alternatives →

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   Channel Surfer – Watch YouTube like it’s cable TV▲604

   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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   YouTube Mobile Live Streaming▲321

   A new chapter in YouTube’s live stream, on mobile

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   If YouTube had actual channels▲2,741

   If Youtube had actual channels.

   2024 · ytch.xyz · its alternatives →

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   Watch by Facebook▲553

   "Facebook TV" has arrived. A new platform for shows. 📺

   2017 · about.fb.com · its alternatives →

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   Amazon Video Direct▲225

   Amazon takes on YouTube. Distribute your videos on Prime. 🎥

   2016 · videodirect.amazon.com · its alternatives →

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   Apple TV▲504

   New Apple TV running tvOS

   2015 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Live.ly▲121

   Live video streaming by musical.ly

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Wave TV▲102

   Curated Internet Channels

   2018 · wavetv.co · its alternatives →

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    YouTube Go▲76

    An Android app made for users with poor connectivity

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    YouTube TV Custom Multiview▲150

    Mix and match up to 4 live streams at once

    May 2026 · support.google.com · its alternatives →

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    YouTube Red▲187

    Google's new ad-free, premium subscription video service

    2015 · youtube.com · its alternatives →

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    Lightstream▲349

    A powerful live streaming production studio in your browser.

    2017 · golightstream.com · its alternatives →

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    Amazon Channels▲113

    Cable subscriptions for Prime members — no cable required

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    Tele.rocks▲81

    YouTube based 24/7 online TV 📺

    2018 · tele.rocks · its alternatives →

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    Channels for iOS▲134

    Watch, pause, and rewind live TV

    2016 · getchannels.com · its alternatives →

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    YouTube Kids▲283

    YouTube for the youngins on iOS and Android

    2015 · blog.youtube · its alternatives →

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    An Alternative Web Interface for YouTube▲110

    2016 · essentialyoutube.com · its alternatives →

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    Stremio – watch movies, series, YouTube channels, live TV▲116

    Watch videos, movies, TV series and TV channels instantly.

    2015 · strem.io · its alternatives →

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    YouTube Live on Webcam▲135

    Go live to YouTube using just your webcam

    2018 · accounts.google.com · its alternatives →

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    locant.tv▲106

    The content platform for the multi streaming age

    2023 · locant.tv · its alternatives →

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    OttoPlay▲97

    Watch Netflix, Hulu and YouTube in channels, like TV

    2015 · ottoplay.tv · its alternatives →

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    Channels for Android TV▲3

    Live TV, anywhere in your home

    2018 · getchannels.com · its alternatives →

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    Deliverer▲112

    Live video and screencast to all platforms simultaneously

    2019 · its alternatives →

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