The best Alternatives to Netflix

When Streaming you don't have to rely on Netflix - there are good Alternatives. The Best we show you in this practical tip.

1. Netflix Alternative: Maxdome

Maxdome offers around eight euros a month for a Video-Flatrate, you get access to around 4,000 titles. Including series such as "Breaking Bad" and "How I Met Your Mother are".
Most of the Videos are delivered in 720p HD resolution with 5.1 Sound. In the case of many titles, the audio track can change, so you can see the movie or series, either in the German or English language.
However, all of the films in the Maxdome are not package included, so some titles may need to be individually purchased. More information can be found on the website of Maxdome.

The Online video store of Telekom blockbusters and series, it allows you to without a subscription.
More than 15,000 titles are available in HD and Dolby 5.1 Sound available. Over 5,000 content you can view even without an additional cost in the original language.
Rent movies starting from $ 0.99 for 30 days. To purchase there are movies starting at $ 3.99.
Movies and TV shows are in video load , often before the current Start of the DVD available.
Via a Smart TV or Entertain Telekom you can watch movies and TV shows on your TV. You are Entertain a customer, the offer is also available via an App on Smartphones and Tablets with Android or iOS.

Amazon Prime Instant Video for around eight euros per month is a huge offer of 13,000 TV shows and movies. This does not mean, however, that all of the well-known series in the Amazon offer available.
Current titles are mostly streamed in HD and are equipped with 5.1 Sound. Occasionally, movies are offered in 1080p.
An alternative to pure Instant Video subscription, you can also have a Prime membership finally. So you will pay only 49 euros per year (approx. four euros / month), the Amazon delivery Service is included. However, you are bound for a year. For more information, see amazon.de.

Many movies and TV shows you can find legally for free on the net. The following portals and pages you should know:

Power cinema: On Netzkino.de you will find many smaller productions and some of the Blockbuster legally and free of charge, to retrieve. Alternatively, you can use the Youtube-channel of the network cinema use. The disadvantage is that you need to take about all of 10 minutes, a commercial break in buying.
Media libraries of ARD and ZDF: ARD and ZDF in their libraries many Shows, series and films from the own production to the schedule.
Archive.org: In Archive.org you will find many of the classics of film history. The whole thing works for free, legal, ad free and without registration.
Watchbox: On Watchbox.de you can find some RTL productions, and many high-profile films stream for free. Is funded the service through advertising prior to each movie you need to watch one or more short Spots.

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