List of streaming media services#Streaming video on demand
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A streaming media service (also simply called a streaming service) is an online platform that allows users to watch or listen to content, such as movies, TV shows, music, or podcasts, over the internet. Instead of downloading the content to their 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. Popular examples of streaming services include Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and Disney+. Streaming services offer instant access to content, allowing users to watch or listen on-demand without the need for downloads or physical media.
An over-the-top media service (OTT) is a streaming media service offered directly to viewers via the Internet. OTT bypasses cable, broadcast, and satellite television platforms, the companies that traditionally act as controllers or distributors of such content. Most of these services are owned by a major film studio. Some streaming services started as an add-on to Blu-ray offerings, which are supplements to the programs watched.
Digital streaming acts in a similar way to on-demand television 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 media player, computer, smartphone, or smart TV to start and continue playing digital video content before the entire file has been 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.
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Streaming video on demand
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= Over 100 million subscribers =
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Free ad-supported television (FAST)
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Streaming linear television
{{Main|Streaming television}}The following services are owned and operated by television networks, cable channels, or other conglomerates in that market. They are major content producers, and their streaming services serve as the primary means of distributing the content that often first airs on their networks or channels.
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|+ {{Screen reader-only|Streaming linear television}} ! 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 |
7plus
| {{flag|Australia}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | PS4, PS5 | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips | Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV | {{Yes}} |
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9Now
| {{flag|Australia}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | PS4 (discontinued) | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips | Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku | {{Yes}} |
10Play
| Paramount Networks UK & Australia | {{flag|Australia}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Xbox 360 (discontinued), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Philips | Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV | {{Yes}} |
ABC
| Walt Disney Television (The Walt Disney Company) | {{flag|United States}} | {{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}} |
ABC iview
| ABC | {{flag|Australia}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | PS3 (discontinued), PS4, PS5, Xbox 360 (discontinued), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips | Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV | {{yes}} |
APSFL IPTV
| SAYT-TV2 | {{flag|India}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | APSFL Android Player | None | None | APSFL IPTV and video on Demand | {{Yes}} |
BBC iPlayer
| BBC | {{flag|United Kingdom}} | {{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 | {{No}} |
CBC Gem
| CBC | {{flag|Canada}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Android TV | Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
CBS
| Paramount Streaming | {{flag|United States}} | {{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}} |
Channel 4
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{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}} |
Eros Now
| Eros | {{flag|India}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | Eros Android Player | None | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips | Bollywood on Demand, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
5
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} | {{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}} |
FOX Now
| {{flag|United States}} | {{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}} |
Foxtel Now
| Foxtel | {{flag|Australia}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | PS4 and PS5 | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense | Apple TV and Chromecast | {{No}} |
Global Video
| Global | {{flag|Canada}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Android TV | Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{No}} |
ITVX
| ITV | {{flag|United Kingdom}} | {{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}} |
Jio TV
| LYF | {{flag|India}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | None | Jio on Demand | {{Yes}} |
myTV
| OSN, Rotana Group, SNA Corp | Americas and Australasia | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Google TV | Western Digital, Boxee Box, Netgear NTV 300, Google TV devices, Samsung and Android tablets | {{No}} |
NBC
| NBCUniversal (Comcast) | {{flag|United States}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Android TV, Samsung, Vizio | Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
NRK TV
| NRK | {{flag|Norway}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | PS3, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Google TV | Western Digital, Boxee Box, Netgear NTV 300, Google TV devices, Samsung and Android tablets | {{Yes}} |
Pilipinas Live
| {{flag|Philippines}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | – | Android TV | | {{No}} |
PTCL Smart TV App
| PTCL | {{flag|Pakistan}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | None | Standalone PTCL Smart Settop Box | {{No}} |
RTÉ Player
| RTÉ | {{flag|Ireland}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Android TV | Apple TV and Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
RTP Play
| RTP | {{flag|Portugal}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Android TV, Samsung, LG | Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, MEO, NOS, Vodafone | {{Yes}} |
SBS On Demand
| SBS | {{flag|Australia}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | PS3 (discontinued), PS4 (discontinued), Xbox 360 (discontinued), Xbox One (discontinued) | Android TV, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips | Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV | {{Yes}} |
Sky Go
| Sky UK (Comcast) | {{flag|United Kingdom}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{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}} |
STV Player
| STV | {{flag|United Kingdom}} | {{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}} |
TG4 Beo
| TG4 | {{flag|Ireland}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | None | Android TV | Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
TBS
| Warner Bros. Discovery Networks (Warner Bros. Discovery) | {{flag|United States}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | Android TV | Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
The CW
| The CW Network | {{flag|United States}} | {{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}} |
Tivibu
| Argela | {{flag|Turkey}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | Argela Android Player | Pending | None | Ttnet on Demand | {{No}} |
TVer
| Nippon TV, TV Asahi, TBS Television, TV Tokyo, Fuji Television | {{flag|Japan}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Android TV, Sony, Sharp, Regza, Panasonic, Funai, Iris Ohyama | Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, J:com Link, KDDI Cable-plus STB-2, au Hikari STA3000, Aladdin X | {{Yes}} |
Virgin Media Player
| {{flag|Ireland}} | {{Yes}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{No}} | {{Yes}} | {{Yes}} | None | Android TV | Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast | {{Yes}} |
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Livestreaming
= Active services =
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- 17Live
- AcFun
- Bigo Live
- Bilibili
- Dailymotion
- DouYu
- DLive (owned by BitTorrent; 2017–)
- [https://www.emondplus.com Emond+]
- Facebook Live (owned by Meta Platforms; 2015–)
- GoodGame (2008–)
- Huya
- Instagram (owned by Meta Platforms)
- KakaoTV
- Kick (service)
- Kuaishou
- Likee
- LINE LIVE
- LinkedIn Live
- Livestream
- NaverTV
- Niconico
- OK.ru
- OnlyFans
- Patreon
- Pixiv Sketch
- Rumble
- SHOWROOM
- SOOP
- Steam.tv
- TikTok/Douyin
- Triller
- Twitch (owned by Amazon; 2011–)
- X (Twitter)
- VK
- Youku
- YouNow (2011–)
- YouTube (owned by Alphabet Inc.'s Google; 2005–)
- YuppTV
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= Former services =
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- AnimeLab (2014–2021)
- Azubu (2012–2017)
- Boomerang (2015–2024)
- Caffeine (2018–2024){{cite web |last1=Dillon |first1=Dak |title=Sports-focused streaming platform Caffeine abruptly shuts down |url=https://www.newscaststudio.com/2024/06/26/sports-focused-streaming-platform-caffeine-abruptly-shuts-down/ |website=NewscastStudio |accessdate=26 June 2024 |language=en |date=26 June 2024}}
- CaveTube (2011–2016 or 2017){{cite web |date=January 20, 2016 |title=CaveTube |url=http://gae.cavelis.net/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120215814/http://gae.cavelis.net/ |archive-date=January 20, 2016 |access-date=July 18, 2021}}
- Colon (2018–2019){{cite web |date=August 30, 2019 |title=VTuber配信サービス「Colon:」が終了 {{!}} Mogura VR |url=https://www.moguravr.com/colon-end/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205163951/https://www.moguravr.com/colon-end/ |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |website=MoguraVR}}
- Cube TV (2018–2019)
- Fan Live (2016–2018){{cite tweet |number=1045516585878794240 |user=fanlive_tv |title=【ユーザーの皆様へ①】 本日9/28正午をもちまして、ライブ配信サービス「Fan Live」の全てのサービスを終了いたしました. これまでご愛顧いただきました皆様に深く御礼申し上げます. |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=July 19, 2021 |language=ja}}{{cite tweet |number=1045516738031276032 |user=fanlive_tv |title=【ユーザーの皆様へ②】 画面が米だらけになったり鳥が走ったり全員でクイズしたり、変な企画も多かったと思いますが、皆様のおかげで本当に楽しかったです! 素敵なユーザー様に囲まれて、ファンバードは幸せでした. 短い間でしたが、Fan Liveをご利用いただき誠にありがとうございました!! |url=https://t.co/b1QiVSom5W |date=September 27, 2018 |access-date=July 19, 2021 |language=ja}}
- Fresh Live (2016–2020)
- Hitbox (owned by Azubu; 2013–2017)
- Houseparty (2016–2021)
- Huomao (2014–2021){{cite web |title=火猫直播-年轻人的直播社区 Huomaotv |url=http://www.huomao.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527180847/http://www.huomao.com/ |archive-date=May 27, 2021 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=zh}}
- Justin.tv (owned by Twitch Interactive/Justin.tv, Inc; 2007–2014)
- KingKong (2018–2020){{cite web |date=January 25, 2018 |title=King Kong 直播_第一遊戲直播平台 |url=https://www.kingkong.com.tw/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125044702/https://www.kingkong.com.tw/ |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |access-date=July 18, 2021}}{{cite web |title=最新資訊 -【浪 Play】陪你玩不累-浪LIVE遊戲娛樂實況台 |url=https://play.lang.live/news/520 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718184202/https://play.lang.live/news/520 |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |website=play.lang.live |language=zh-TW}}
- Meerkat (2015–2016)
- Mixer (owned by Microsoft; 2016–2020)
- Noggin (2015–2024){{cite web |url=https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/25/nickelodeons-noggin-finds-its-place |title=Nickelodeon's Noggin finds its place |access-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526090337/https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/25/nickelodeons-noggin-finds-its-place/ |url-status=live}}
- Panda.tv (2015–2019){{cite web |date=March 8, 2019 |title=Game streamer Panda TV succumbs to cash crunch despite popularity |url=https://www.scmp.com/tech/gear/article/2189218/chinas-game-streaming-site-panda-tv-confirms-it-will-end-service-amid-cash |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718184231/https://www.scmp.com/tech/gear/article/2189218/chinas-game-streaming-site-panda-tv-confirms-it-will-end-service-amid-cash |archive-date=July 18, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}
- Periscope (owned by Twitter, Inc.; 2015–2021)
- Play2Live (2017–2019){{cite web |last=Traders |first=United |date=January 23, 2019 |title=Crypto ATMs Grow in Number |url=https://medium.com/@UnitedTraders/crypto-atms-grow-in-number-7924bc9a8246 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722024949/https://medium.com/@UnitedTraders/crypto-atms-grow-in-number-7924bc9a8246 |archive-date=July 22, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |website=Medium |language=en}}{{cite web |last=Иванейко |first=Станислав |date=January 14, 2019 |title=Стартап привлек $30 миллионов, но растерял их из-за курса криптовалюты |url=https://tech.onliner.by/2019/01/14/money-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720090446/https://tech.onliner.by/2019/01/14/money-25 |archive-date=July 20, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |website=Onliner |language=ru}}
- Quanmin.tv (2015–2018){{Cite web |title=全民直播 做年轻人爱看的直播 live streaming platform |url=http://quanmin.tv |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115112959/https://www.quanmin.tv/ |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |access-date=October 26, 2021 |language=zh}}
- Rabb.it (2014–2019)
- Smashcast (2017–2020)
- Stream.me (2015–2019){{cite web |title=Streamme |url=https://www.stream.me/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224235903/https://www.stream.me/ |archive-date=February 24, 2019 |access-date=October 26, 2021}}
- StreamCraft (2018–2019){{cite web |date=December 8, 2017 |title=StreamCraft |url=http://streamcraft.com/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208003902/http://streamcraft.com/ |archive-date=December 8, 2017 |access-date=July 18, 2021}}
- V Live (owned by Naver Corporation; 2015–2022)
- Wakanim (2009–2023)
- Funimation (2016–2024)
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See also
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