Open & Accessible
The lowest barrier — where most films realistically start. Free / AVOD / FAST and DIY, reachable directly or through a low-cost aggregator. Many accept direct submissions.
By Will Roberts — updated August 14, 2026
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Start →Tubi
Free AVOD/FAST, huge reach. Via aggregator (Filmhub) or distributor.
Start →The Roku Channel
AVOD/FAST. Via Filmhub or a distributor.
Start →Pluto TV
FAST/AVOD channels. Via aggregator or distributor.
Start →Plex
AVOD/FAST. Via a distributor (Indie Rights, Giant Pictures).
Start →Crackle
Free AVOD. Via aggregator (Bitmax, Premiere Digital).
Start →Popcornflix
AVOD (Screen Media). Via aggregator/partner.
Start →Fawesome
Free AVOD/FAST. Via Filmhub.
Start →Samsung TV Plus
FAST, built into Samsung TVs. Via Filmhub.
Start →LG Channels
FAST, built into LG TVs. Via Filmhub.
Start →Vizio WatchFree+
FAST on Vizio TVs. Via Filmhub.
Start →Local Now
AVOD/FAST. Via Filmhub.
Start →DistroTV
Free AVOD/FAST. Via Filmhub.
Start →STIRR
Free live + on-demand. Via aggregator.
Start →Xumo Play
AVOD/FAST (Comcast). Via Filmhub.
Start →Vudu / Fandango at Home
Rent/buy (TVOD) + AVOD. Via aggregator (Bitmax, Quiver).
Start →FilmRise
AVOD/FAST. Acquires content directly.
Start →Vimeo On Demand
DIY direct-to-fan rent/buy — upload it yourself, keep most revenue.
Start →IndiePix Unlimited
Indie SVOD. Accepts direct submissions.
Start →eoFlix
Indie streaming + community. Upload direct.
Start →Reelgood
Discovery/listing — self-list to boost findability.
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