Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu) is a solid buy-and-rent platform, but it’s not a subscription service. If you want unlimited streaming for a flat monthly fee, or a completely free option, you’ll need something different. I compared the top alternatives across price, content depth, and device support so you don’t have to.
- Netflix leads all paid options — largest subscription library with 4K streaming, offline downloads, and strong originals across every major device
- Amazon Prime Video shows ads by default — the base tier now includes ads; you pay extra to remove them, though the catalog rivals Netflix
- Tubi is the best free choice — 20,000+ titles, 100 million monthly users, no account required, fully legal and ad-supported
- Pluto TV adds free live TV — 250+ live channels plus on-demand, no registration, available on virtually every device
- Two major competitors shut down — Microsoft Movies & TV closed July 2025, Redbox Digital went bankrupt in 2024; avoid any service recommending either
#What Happened to Vudu?
Fandango acquired Vudu from Walmart in 2020 and rebranded it as Fandango at Home on March 12, 2024. All your purchased movies, account history, and gift card balances carried over automatically. Movies Anywhere compatibility is still intact, so your library syncs across Apple TV, Prime Video, and Google Play as before.
The service dropped support on some older devices starting December 10, 2024, so if your streaming stick or smart TV stopped showing the app, that’s why. The core service itself is fully operational in 2026.
Fandango at Home is still a transactional platform: you rent or buy individual titles rather than paying a flat monthly fee. That model works well for new releases, but if you want unlimited streaming, you need one of the services below.
#Which Paid Streaming Service Is the Best Alternative?
#Netflix
Netflix is the straightforward answer for most people. The library runs deep across movies, TV series, and documentaries, with new titles dropping weekly. 4K HDR is included on the Standard with ads plan and above. You can download shows for offline viewing, and it runs on every major device I’ve tested, from Roku sticks to LG OLED TVs to iPhones.
Where Netflix pulls ahead of the field is originals. Shows like Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Squid Game drive real appointment viewing in a way most competitors haven’t matched. I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
The one honest limitation is price. Netflix keeps raising rates, and unlike Fandango at Home, you’re not building a permanent library you own. But for pure on-demand breadth, nothing comes close. See my Vudu vs Netflix comparison for a side-by-side breakdown.
Pricing: Plans start around $7/mo (with ads) up to $22.99/mo for the 4K plan.
#Amazon Prime Video
Prime Video has a catalog that rivals Netflix, especially for movies. Reacher, The Boys, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel are strong exclusives, and the MGM acquisition added James Bond, Rocky, and thousands of studio films to the library.
One thing worth knowing before you sign up: ads are on by default in the base Prime tier as of early 2024. You pay an extra $2.99/month to remove them. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s a change from how the service used to work.
If you’re already a Prime member for shipping, the video library is a genuine bonus rather than a separate cost. The X-Ray feature, which surfaces cast info and soundtrack details during playback, is one of the better ideas any streaming service has had. Check the Vudu vs Amazon Prime Video comparison for more detail.
Pricing: Included with Prime ($14.99/mo or $139/yr). Ad-free upgrade: +$2.99/mo.
#Hulu
Hulu built its reputation on next-day streaming of broadcast TV, and that’s still its strongest card. New episodes from ABC, NBC, FX, and other networks show up the morning after they air. If you cut cable but still want to keep up with current network TV, Hulu is hard to beat.
The movie library is thinner than Netflix or Prime Video, so I wouldn’t call Hulu a direct replacement for Fandango at Home’s purchase-and-own model. But as a subscription complement, especially if you also want live TV add-ons or sports packages, it earns its place. My Vudu vs Hulu comparison walks through the key differences.
Pricing: From $7.99/mo (with ads) to $17.99/mo (ad-free). Live TV bundle starts at $82.99/mo.
#Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is the pure-originals play. The library is smaller than Netflix, but the quality is consistently high. Severance, The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Ted Lasso have all earned serious critical attention. 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos is standard across the catalog.
What Apple TV+ isn’t is a replacement for Fandango at Home’s transactional model. For buying and renting individual films, you’d use iTunes, which is integrated into the same TV app on Apple devices. If you own a lot of Apple hardware, the ecosystem experience is well-integrated. Outside Apple devices, availability is broader than it used to be, with apps on Roku, Fire TV, and smart TVs.
Pricing: $9.99/mo. New Apple device purchases often include a free year.
#What Are the Best Free Alternatives to Fandango at Home?
Free streaming has improved a lot since Vudu launched. These aren’t piracy sites — they’re legal, ad-supported platforms with real catalogs.
#Tubi
Tubi has the largest free streaming library I’ve found, at 20,000+ titles. No account is required to start watching. The catalog skews toward older films and catalog TV, but there’s genuine depth across horror, action, and drama. Fox acquired Tubi in 2020, and the service has grown steadily since, now reporting over 100 million monthly active users.
Ads run every 15 minutes or so. They’re not excessive, and there’s no way to skip them, but the trade-off for a completely free service is reasonable.
#Pluto TV
Pluto TV takes a different approach: 250+ live channels organized like traditional cable, plus an on-demand library. No sign-up required. Paramount owns Pluto TV, which means you get a solid selection of Paramount films, MTV shows, and news channels alongside third-party content. If you miss the feel of channel-surfing, Pluto TV is the closest free equivalent.
#Plex
Plex is best known as personal media server software, but its free tier also includes 250+ live channels and a substantial on-demand library. If you have a local collection of downloaded movies or Blu-ray rips, Plex lets you stream all of it to any device alongside the free content. It’s worth setting up for that flexibility alone.
#Services Worth Skipping
Microsoft Movies & TV shut down for new purchases in July 2025, ending an 18-year run. If you had purchased content there, check whether you migrated it to another provider during the wind-down period.
Redbox Digital went bankrupt in July 2024 under Chapter 7 liquidation. Any digital content purchased through Redbox is inaccessible. This is a cautionary reminder that digital purchases on smaller platforms carry real risk.
Peacock removed its free tier in early 2023. Any guide listing Peacock as a free alternative is outdated.
#Bottom Line
For paid subscription streaming, Netflix is still the top choice for sheer depth. Prime Video is the better pick if you’re already in the Amazon ecosystem. Hulu fills a specific need for current broadcast TV. For free, Tubi’s catalog holds up well, and Pluto TV adds the live channel experience at no cost.
If you’re troubleshooting the service itself, my guide on Vudu keeps stopping covers the most common playback issues. The Vudu review has a full breakdown of what the platform does well and where it falls short.
#FAQ
#Is Fandango at Home the same as Vudu?
Yes. Fandango acquired Vudu from Walmart in 2020 and completed the rebrand to Fandango at Home on March 12, 2024. All purchased movies, account details, and gift card balances transferred automatically. Movies Anywhere compatibility is unchanged.
#What is the best free alternative to Fandango at Home?
Tubi is the strongest free option with 20,000+ titles and no account required. Pluto TV is worth adding if you want free live TV channels alongside on-demand content. Both are fully legal and ad-supported.
#Can I keep my Fandango at Home purchases if I switch services?
Your digital purchases stay in your Fandango at Home account regardless of which streaming service you use. If those titles are linked to Movies Anywhere, you can also access them through Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, and Vudu automatically.
#Is Netflix or Prime Video better as a Fandango at Home alternative?
Netflix has stronger original programming and a more consistent user experience. Prime Video has a comparable movie catalog and adds value if you’re already paying for Prime shipping. The biggest practical difference in 2026 is that Prime Video includes ads by default unless you pay extra to remove them.
#Does Hulu have enough movies to replace Fandango at Home?
Not really. Hulu’s movie library is thinner than Netflix or Prime Video, and it doesn’t offer a buy-to-own model. Its real strength is next-day streaming of current network TV. Most movie-focused viewers use it as a complement to another service rather than a primary replacement.
#Are there free streaming services that don’t require sign-up?
Yes. Both Tubi and Pluto TV let you watch without creating an account. You can also use Plex’s free tier without an account, though signing up unlocks more features. None of these require a credit card.
#What happened to Peacock’s free tier?
Peacock removed its free tier in early 2023. It now requires a paid subscription starting at $7.99/month with ads. Any guide listing Peacock as a free alternative to Vudu is outdated.