List of streaming media services

A streaming media service is an online provider that allows users to watch or listen to content, such as films, TV series, music, or podcasts, over the Internet. Instead of downloading the content to a media device, users can stream it in real-time, which means they can start watching or listening immediately without having to wait for the entire file to download. Streaming services offer instant access to content, allowing users to watch or listen on-demand without the need for downloads or physical media. Some streaming services started as an add-on to a Blu-ray video title as a supplement to the material watched. Popular examples of video and audio streaming services include Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Audible, and Spotify.

Over-the-top media service (OTT) (also known as streaming platform) is a streaming media service delivered via the public Internet. OTT television bypasses terrestrial, cable, and satellite transmissions, the systems that have traditionally been the controllers or distributors of television content. As with broadcast networks and cable channels, many major film studios are involved in the production of the content provided by streaming television platforms.

Digital streaming acts in a similar way to video on demand in that the program to watch is selected. But the program is not recorded or stored like it might be on TiVo, etc. Digital video purchases grant a user indefinite access to a show or film, but the terms and conditions vary as to whether the file can be downloaded or must be streamed.

A client end-user can use a streaming device, smart TV, computer, or smartphone to start and continue playing digital video content before the entire file is transmitted. Users will need an Internet connection to stream or download video content. Users lacking compatible hardware or software systems may be unable to stream or download certain content.

Video on demand streaming platforms

100+ million subscribers

50–100 million subscribers

10–50 million subscribers

1–10 million subscribers

Fewer than 1 million subscribers

Unknown amount of subscribers

Free ad-supported television (FAST)

Streaming by broadcast and cable television networks

The following services are owned and operated by terrestrial and cable television networks, or other conglomerates in that market. They are major content producers, and their streaming services provide the digital distribution of content that often first airs on their networks or channels.

Internet radio

Livestreaming

Active services

Former services

Overview of platforms and availability

Service Supporting company/companies Regional availability Website-based Windows application Mac application Linux application iOS application Android application Console application TV set application Set Top Box application Free
APSFL IPTV SAYT-TV2 Andhra Pradesh, India No No No No APSFL Android Player No No APSFL IPTV and video on Demand Yes
BBC iPlayer BBC UK Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Wii, PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips Virgin Media On Demand, Freesat, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
Citytv Citytv Rogers Communications Inc. Canada Yes. Website Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes. Free until February 5, 2024.
NBC NBCUniversal (Comcast) US Yes No No No Yes Yes PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, Vizio Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
ABC Walt Disney Television (The Walt Disney Company) US Yes No No No Yes Yes PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, Vizio Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
FOX Now Fox Corporation US Yes No No No Yes Yes PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, Vizio Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
The CW The CW Network US Yes No No No Yes Yes PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, Vizio Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
CBS Paramount Streaming
(Paramount Skydance)
US Yes No No No Yes Yes PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, Vizio Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
Jio TV LYF India No No No No Yes Yes No No Jio on Demand Yes
Tivibu Argela Turkey Yes Yes Yes Yes Argela Android Player Pending None Ttnet on Demand No
Sky Go Sky UK (Comcast) UK & Ireland Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast No
Eros Now Eros India Yes Yes Yes Yes Eros Android Player No Yes Bollywood on Demand, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
ITVX ITV UK Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV Virgin Media On Demand, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
STV Player STV UK Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PS3 Android TV Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Now TV, Roku, Sky Glass, Virgin Media On Demand Yes
ABC iview ABC Australia Yes No No No Yes Yes PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Yes
SBS On Demand SBS Australia Yes No No No Yes Yes PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Yes
7plus Seven West MediaAustraliaYesNoNoNoYesYesPS4, PS5Android TV, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, PhilipsApple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TVYes
9Now Nine Entertainment Australia Yes No No No Yes Yes PS4 Android TV, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku Yes
10Play Paramount Networks UK & Australia
(Paramount Skydance)
Australia Yes No No No Yes Yes Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV Yes
Foxtel Now Foxtel Australia Yes No No No Yes Yes PS4 and PS5 Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense Apple TV and Chromecast No
Channel 4 Channel 4 UK & Ireland Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Android TV Virgin Media On Demand, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
RTÉ Player RTÉ Ireland Yes Yes Yes Android TV Apple TV and Chromecast Yes
TG4 Beo TG4 Ireland and Worldwide/International Yes Android TV Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
Virgin Media Player Virgin Media Ireland Ireland Yes Yes Yes Android TV Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
Global Video Global Canada Yes Yes Yes Android TV Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast No
CBC Gem CBC Canada Yes Yes Yes Android TV Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast Yes
myTV OSN, Rotana Group, SNA Corp Americas, Australasia No Not yet Not yet No Yes Yes Not yet Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Google TV Western Digital, Boxee Box, Netgear NTV 300, Google TV devices, Samsung and Android tablets No
PTCL Smart TV App PTCL Pakistan Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No None Standalone PTCL Smart Settop Box No
5 5, Paramount Skydance UK Yes No No Yes Yes Yes None Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Google TV Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Now TV, Roku, Sky Glass, Virgin Media On Demand No

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