How to Replace Paid Subscriptions With Free Alternatives

Your monthly subscription bill adds up fast. There are free replacements for most of the services you're paying for.

This list covers streaming, music, gaming, and productivity — swap a few and you'll cut your recurring costs significantly.

Tutorial

1. Replace Netflix with Plex.
2. Replace Apple TV+ with Freevee.
3. Replace Disney+ with Pluto TV.
4. Replace Amazon Prime Video with Tubi.
5. Replace HBO Max with Plex Free Movies.
6. Replace Hulu Live with The Roku Channel.
7. Replace Crunchyroll with RetroCrush.
8. Replace YouTube Premium with NewPipe. You get ad-free viewing and background play.
9. Replace Spotify Premium with SoundCloud.
10. Replace YouTube Music with Audiomack.
11. Replace Audible with LibriVox. It has free public domain audiobooks.
12. Replace PlayStation Plus with Epic Games Store. You get free weekly game drops.
13. Replace Xbox Live Gold with Steam Free-to-Play Hub.
14. Replace Apple Arcade with Poki.
15. Replace Grammarly Premium with LanguageTool.

Wrapping Up

Pick the services you actually use and swap them one at a time. Bookmark this list so you can check it the next time a subscription renews. Your monthly bill will thank you.