Due to the pandemic, we have the only solution to erase our boredom is our dependence on digital streaming content. OTT platforms have seen an increase in demand, and the value for their contents has never been high. As such, we have compiled a list of the 10 best OTT or live TV streaming services for you.
Hulu:
It’s one of the most famous live TV streaming service providers and preferably the one that is available on almost all Smart TVs. The wizard of streaming services doesn’t need much introduction, offering more than 300+ TV channels, ranging from live news, sports, and much more.
The service now owned by one of Walt Disney and NBCUniversal’s business segments offers some content, which is Hulu Originals. And the best part of the service is that it works perfectly on Android, iOS, Amazon Firestick as well as on your PC and Notebooks. Hulu’s fantastic thing is that it doesn’t pop those annoying ads that infest our entertainment time of traditional TV streaming services.
Mobdro:
And the title for the most popular live Tv app on Android goes to, Mobdro! The App not only allows streaming of live TV content but also offers the feature to download movies. The best of the App is that it is open-source, and thus it’s all available for free. It provides a simple to use and user-friendly interface and comes with various categories such as Movies, Entertainment, Sports, Music, Tech, Gaming, Anime, and much more.
Its open-source nature and the feature to download movies is the main reason behind its popularity. And one more, you don’t even need to sign-in using an account to access the streaming content. The App is a one-stop destination for streaming live TV on Android. For those geniuses who plan on finding the App on Play Store, give up. Google doesn’t keep good stuff on its Play Store, so find it on some site like APKMod.
Hotstar:
Let’s talk about a streaming service which is exceptionally famous in our country. It offers the best of movies, live sports, and TV shows. The App, now owned by Disney, provides more than 60 channels to live stream and is a famous local and international content in India. Since Disney owns it, more than 100,000 hours of movies and TV shows are accessible to the subscribers. Apart from that, the service also provides various lives performance, which is exclusive to its platform.
Sony:
The International platform for Sony is the one-stop destination for all of Sony’s licensed content. It provides users with real-time access to the best entertainment, and the service offers various contents for free. But the free service works on an ad-based revenue model. It also provides many premium sports content La Liga, NBA, Football WC, etc. However, there will be a 5-minute delay for free users. However, users can have this limitation removed by buying a premium pack costing ∼ $4/ Month.
Netflix:
There can never exist a list of live TV streaming services without the inclusion of Netflix’s streaming king. It’s available across multiple platforms and includes an extensive library of web-series, movies, and other categories. Of course, the service isn’t available for free, but oh boy, won’t you kill to get access to your friend’s Netflix password? Offering various contents in its library and still adding new entertainments every day, Netflix is a one-stop destination for every digital entertainment seeker.
Amazon Prime:
Probably one of the most famous streaming services platforms on this list. The prime houses many of the favorite shows and exclusive titles on the digital platform. Its shows like Mirzapur, Family Man, etc., have garnered international recognition. International shows like the acclaimed Boys series are widely appreciated, and the platform has become one of the best OTT in the market.
Plex:
The App is yet another one on this list that doesn’t require you to have a subscription to watch its contents. All you have to do is sign in and start watching. It contains a library that offers thousands of TV shows, documentaries, movies, and much more.
Jio Cinema:
The App is exclusive for Indian users and offers 100,000+ hours of digital content online. The best part is that it provides various Hindi and English content for free and ranges in different regional languages in India. Of course, to use the service, you need to have Jio Sim. The content is free from Jio Sim users in the country.
MX Player:
The service is a strange entry on this list. The App boasts of having more than 150,000 hours of content online but only for premium users. It’s a new and evolving service whose success will be determined by the quality of services it provides.
YouTube TV:
The OTT from google is the next big thing to replace cable DTH services. For the owners of Android TV, the service is a preferred choice. It is quite pricey compared to most on this list, but it also has access to most of the channels and events that many OTT’s don’t cover. If you have an Android TV, you might want to give this OTT platform a try.
source: redbyte, techarrival
