Free streaming services and trials in Australia
Your ultimate guide to free streaming services and free trials in Australia.
Key takeaways
- Australia has plenty of completely free, ad-supported streaming services, including ABC iView, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now, 10 Play, Brollie, Kanopy and Tubi.
- Disney Plus scrapped its free trial in 2020, so you'll need to pay from day one (plans start at $9.99/month).
- Many premium services still offer free trials, ranging from 7 days (Kayo, Paramount+, Apple TV+) up to 30 days (Stan, Amazon Prime Video).
Want to binge-watch without the bill shock? You're in luck! Australia is brimming with options to stream movies, TV shows and documentaries without spending a cent. Whether you're after a quick taste of a premium service or a treasure trove of genuinely free entertainment, we've got the lowdown.
Does Netflix or Disney Plus offer a free trial?
Netflix recently started offering limited free trial once again to eligible new members in certain countries.
On the other hand, family favourite Disney Plus remains to have no free trial in place ever since they halted offering a 7-day free trial in 2020.
While a direct free trial isn't available, Disney Plus has occasionally run special promotions with third parties like Telstra.
These might give you free access to Disney Plus as part of a larger bundle, meaning you'd still be paying for the primary service. Standalone plans start at $9.99/month for Standard with ads.
Completely free streaming services in Australia
Australia boasts a fantastic lineup of streaming services that are absolutely free, no trial period needed. You'll typically encounter ads, but hey, it's a small price to pay for endless entertainment. Here's a rundown of the best options available now:
- ABC iView
- SBS On Demand
- 7plus
- 9Now
- 10 Play
- Brollie
- Kanopy
- Tubi
ABC iView
Watch all ABC live channels on ABC iView, plus a massive library of on-demand shows and movies. Its vast collection includes drama, comedy, kids shows, documentaries and sports. Think classic Australian storytelling, current affairs and family favourites, all for free.
SBS On Demand
SBS On Demand lets you catch your favourite SBS shows whenever you want. The service includes content from SBS, Viceland, NITV and the SBS Food Channel. You'll find cult series, blockbuster films and independent movies. You'll watch ads, but usually fewer than on traditional free-to-air TV.
7plus
Seven offers one of the widest ranges of live and on-demand TV shows for free. From live sports to reality TV sensations like Australian Idol and hit Fox dramas like 9-1-1, it's designed to have something for everyone. Shows from 7flix, 7two and 7mate are also available. Like most free-to-air services, you will need to watch ads.
9Now
9Now is home to more than 10 live channels and a huge library of on-demand content. You can stream full seasons of beloved shows such as McLeod's Daughters, Chicago Med and M*A*S*H, along with comedy classics like Seinfeld and Bewitched. Its live channels cover sports, news, lifestyle and more.
10 Play
Loving Survivor? Want to catch up on Have You Been Paying Attention? 10 Play lets you stream Channel Ten shows on demand at no cost, complete with ads. You can also replay local and international news and a selection of sports.
Brollie
Brollie's library features films and TV from Australian production company Umbrella Entertainment and other niche titles. If you love home-grown content, you'll discover a wide variety of Australian movies and shows like Skippy The Bush Kangaroo and The Babadook.
Kanopy
Kanopy is a free streaming service that partners with libraries and universities across Australia. It provides free movies to library card holders and university students, focusing on educational and high-quality content. Explore a wide collection of Australian and foreign cinema, documentaries and classics. Some new releases are even available.
Tubi
Tubi is renowned for its extensive collection of niche movies. Many of its unique titles, like Attack of the Mushroom People and Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, aren't available for free anywhere else. It's free to sign up, but you'll experience advertisements about every 15 minutes.
Streaming services currently offering free trials in Australia
Ready to test drive a premium streaming service before committing? Many platforms offer free trials to new customers. These trials let you explore their content library and user experience before you decide to subscribe. Here's a list of services currently offering free trials in Australia:
- Kayo
- BINGE
- Amazon Prime Video
- Paramount+
- Hayu
- Apple TV+
- Flash
- BritBox
- iwonder
- Shudder
- Acorn TV
BINGE free trial
- Length. New customers can enjoy a 7-day free trial of BINGE on monthly subscriptions.
- Content. BINGE is your go-to for HBO, Warner Bros, and other premium dramas, comedies and movies. It's packed with must-watch series and critically acclaimed films.
- Cost after trial. BINGE plans start from $10 per month for Basic with ads, $19 per month for Standard and $22 per month for Premium.
Amazon Prime Video free trial
- Length. Access to Prime Video comes with an Amazon Prime subscription, which includes a 30-day free trial.
- Content. Amazon Prime Video boasts original titles like Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, sports documentaries such as The Test, and plenty of kid-friendly content. Plus, an Amazon Prime subscription includes other benefits like free shipping.
- Cost after trial. An Amazon Prime Video subscription costs $9.99 per month (with ads) or $79 per year.
Paramount+ free trial
- Length. Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial.
- Content. Featuring content from Paramount Pictures, Showtime, MTV and Nickelodeon, Paramount+ is also the Australian home of the A-League and W-League football seasons.
- Cost after trial. After your trial, the subscription starts at $7.99 per month for the Basic with ads plan.
Hayu free trial
- Length. Sign up for a 7-day free trial.
- Content. Hayu is the ultimate destination for reality TV classics, including Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules. Access all the drama the same day it airs in America.
- Cost after trial. Subscribers pay $8.99 per month after their trial.
Apple TV+ free trial
- Length. You can get a 7-day free trial.
- Content. Apple TV+ showcases its original content, including hit shows like Severance and Ted Lasso, and award-winning movies such as Killers of the Flower Moon and CODA.
- Cost after trial. Following your trial, a monthly subscription costs $15.99.
BritBox free trial
- Length. You can try BritBox free for 7 days.
- Content. BritBox is dedicated to the best of British TV. It features classics like Doctor Who and Blackadder, plus David Attenborough documentaries and plenty of genres to keep you entertained.
- Cost after trial. After the trial, it costs $13.99 per month for a subscription (or $139.99 per year).
iwonder free trial
- Length. iwonder offers a 7-day free trial.
- Content. iwonder is a niche streaming service for current affairs and documentaries. Whether you're a fan of sports, true crime or nature documentaries, you'll find something to keep you informed.
- Cost after trial. After your trial, it costs $3.50 per month or $34.95 yearly.
Acorn TV free trial
- Length. You can try Acorn TV for 7 days at no cost.
- Content. Acorn TV focuses primarily on British content, but also offers titles from Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. Expect HD streams, exclusive and original content, covering genres like period dramas, comedy and thrillers.
- Cost after trial. Costs $6.99 per month (or $69 per year).
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