Arte.tv
France
EU
Arte.tv is an innovative European television network that features a diverse range of cultural programming. The platform is operated by ARTE, a public service broadcaster based in France and Germany, which promotes...
European Video Streaming Services
Atresplayer
Spain
EU
Atresplayer is a leading Spanish streaming platform that offers a wide range of content, including live television, on-demand series, movies, and original programming produced by the Spanish media group Atresmedia. The platform...
BFI Player
United Kingdom
BFI Player is the British Film Institute's official streaming platform, offering a diverse array of films, documentaries, and special video content from the UK and around the world. Providing access to a...
CANAL+
France
EU
CANAL+ is a French pay-TV and streaming brand of Canal+ S.A., a media group headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris. The channel Canal+ launched in 1984 as France's first pay-TV channel. Since the...
Cinetree
Netherlands
EU
Cinetree is a European streaming service that focuses on independent films and documentaries, catering to a diverse audience with a love for unique storytelling and alternative cinema. Based in the Netherlands, Cinetree...
DAZN
United Kingdom
Non-European Parent Company
DAZN is a subscription-based sports streaming service that offers live and on-demand coverage of various sporting events, making it a go-to platform for sports enthusiasts in Europe and beyond.
EON TV
Netherlands
EU
EON TV is a modern streaming platform that delivers a variety of television content including live TV, on-demand shows, and movies directly to your devices. Through its user-friendly interface and diverse offerings,...
filmfriend
Germany
EU
filmfriend is a video streaming platform operated by filmwerte GmbH in Potsdam, Germany. It gives members of participating public and university libraries access to films and series through an existing library card...
Filmin
Spain
EU
Filmin is a prominent online streaming platform based in Spain, specializing in independent films, documentaries, and Spanish cinema. Designed for cinephiles, Filmin offers a wide array of titles that cater to diverse...
Joyn
Germany
EU
Joyn is a popular streaming platform based in Germany, offering a diverse range of TV shows, movies, and live television. It serves as a one-stop destination for users looking to enjoy on-demand...
LaCinetek
France
EU
LaCinetek is an online platform that offers a curated selection of classic and contemporary films from European cinema. Designed for film enthusiasts and casual viewers alike, it provides access to a unique...
MEGOGO
Ukraine
MEGOGO is a leading Ukrainian multimedia platform that provides access to a vast array of digital content, including movies, TV series, cartoons, and live broadcasts. The platform serves as a one-stop destination...
MUBI
United Kingdom
MUBI is a subscription streaming service for independent and prestige cinema. It describes itself as a streaming service, curator, publisher and distributor, and presents films and series chosen by its own curators,...
NOW
United Kingdom
Non-European Parent Company
NOW is a popular streaming service based in the United Kingdom, offering a variety of entertainment options including movies, television shows, and live sports. It provides users with an on-demand viewing experience,...
Pathé Home
France
EU
Pathé Home is a video-on-demand service by Pathé cinemas, offering nearly 3,000 films for rental or purchase without a subscription or ads. It features the latest releases, classics, and heritage films from...
Pickbox Now
Croatia
EU
Pickbox Now is a prominent streaming platform that offers a diverse range of movies and television shows to viewers, particularly catering to audiences in Europe. With a user-friendly interface and a broad...
Play Suisse
Switzerland
Play Suisse is an innovative streaming service that offers a vast selection of Swiss films, series, and documentaries. It provides a platform for viewers to explore high-quality audio-visual content created by Swiss...
RTL+
Germany
EU
RTL+ is the streaming service of RTL Deutschland in Germany. The service is operated by RTL interactive GmbH in Cologne, a company of RTL Deutschland GmbH. It combines on-demand series, films and...
SWEET.TV
Slovak Republic
EU
SWEET.TV is a prominent streaming platform that offers a diverse range of films, series, and TV channels to its users. With a focus on delivering high-quality content and an intuitive user experience,...
Viaplay
Sweden
EU
Viaplay is a popular streaming service based in Europe, offering a wide range of entertainment options including movies, TV shows, and live sports. It aims to provide viewers with access to a...
Videoland
Netherlands
EU
Videoland is a popular online streaming service based in the Netherlands, offering a wide array of movies, series, and documentaries to its subscribers. With a commitment to providing quality entertainment, Videoland stands...
Voyo
Czechia
EU
Voyo is a subscription streaming service of Central European Media Enterprises (CME), a television group operating in seven countries in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech PPF Group acquired CME in 2020.
Did we miss one? Feel free to submit a suggestion!
Submit SuggestionEuropean video streaming services and platforms on this page include Viaplay (Sweden), Joyn, RTL+ and filmfriend (Germany), Videoland and Cinetree (Netherlands), Arte.tv, LaCinetek, Pathé Home and CANAL+ (France), MUBI, BFI Player and DAZN (United Kingdom), Atresplayer and Filmin (Spain) and Play Suisse (Switzerland), plus platforms from Central and Eastern Europe such as SWEET.TV, Voyo and MEGOGO. They come from eleven countries.
No European platform matches the global reach of Netflix or Disney+. Most services here serve one country or region, or a niche such as arthouse cinema, sport or public-service television. The right choice therefore depends on the country and the taste.
European streaming services compared
| Service | Country | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Viaplay | Sweden | Nordic series, films and live sport; available across the Nordic countries; Viaplay Group is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm |
| Joyn | Germany | Live TV and on-demand video from ProSiebenSat.1, with a free ad-supported tier |
| RTL+ | Germany | Streaming service of RTL Deutschland, part of RTL Group: series, films and live TV |
| Videoland | Netherlands | Dutch series and films; owned by RTL Nederland, which belongs to DPG Media |
| Voyo | Czechia | Platform of the media group CME (PPF Group); offered as Voyo in Croatia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia |
| SWEET.TV | Slovakia | TV and video on demand with offices in Bratislava and Kyiv; the group has been active since 2008 |
| EON TV | Netherlands | Live TV and on-demand platform of United Group for South-East Europe |
| MEGOGO | Ukraine | Video service based in Kyiv, launched in 2011 |
| Arte.tv | France | Platform of the Franco-German public broadcaster: documentaries, films, series and culture |
| Play Suisse | Switzerland | Swiss films, series and documentaries |
| Atresplayer | Spain | Platform of the media group Atresmedia: live TV, series and originals |
| MUBI | United Kingdom | London-based; curated arthouse and classic films; founded in 2007 as The Auteurs |
| Filmin | Spain | Independent films, documentaries and Spanish cinema |
| Cinetree | Netherlands | Independent films and documentaries |
| filmfriend | Germany | Films and series through a library card; run by filmwerte GmbH in Potsdam since 2017 |
| LaCinetek | France | Classic films chosen and presented by directors; founded by Pascale Ferran, Cédric Klapisch and Laurent Cantet |
| BFI Player | United Kingdom | Streaming platform of the British Film Institute: British and world cinema |
| Pathé Home | France | Rent or buy films without a subscription, from the Pathé cinema group |
| CANAL+ | France | Pay-TV and streaming of Canal+ Group: films, series and sport; since 2025 also owner of MultiChoice in Africa |
| DAZN | United Kingdom | Sports streaming with headquarters in London; owned by Access Industries (USA) |
| NOW | United Kingdom | Sky's UK streaming service; owned by Comcast (USA) |
Also listed: Pickbox Now (Croatia).
Streaming services by type
- Broadcaster platforms: Arte.tv, Play Suisse, Atresplayer, Joyn, RTL+, Videoland and Voyo bring series, shows and live TV of their broadcasters on demand.
- Arthouse and classic cinema: MUBI, Filmin, Cinetree, LaCinetek, filmfriend and BFI Player.
- Series and sport: Viaplay, DAZN and CANAL+.
- Central and Eastern Europe: SWEET.TV, MEGOGO, EON TV, Voyo and Pickbox Now.
- Rent or buy without subscription: Pathé Home.
European ownership
Two services here have a headquarters in the United Kingdom but a US parent: DAZN belongs to Access Industries, and NOW is part of Comcast through Sky. Videoland, RTL+, Joyn, Voyo and CANAL+ belong to European media groups; CANAL+ is controlled by the French Bolloré holding with about 30 percent. Each product page shows the details.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a European Netflix?
There is no single European platform with Netflix's reach. The alternative pages for Netflix and Disney+ compare European options. In practice, Viaplay, Videoland or Joyn cover many series for their regions, while MUBI and Filmin serve film lovers.
Which European streaming services are free?
Arte.tv and the ad-supported tier of Joyn are free to watch. Many other services here charge a subscription or a rental fee, for instance Pathé Home for single films.
Do European streaming services work in every country?
Often only partly. Rights for series, films and sport are usually sold country by country, so the catalog and availability depend on where the viewer lives. The provider's website shows where a service is available.
Which European streaming services focus on arthouse films?
MUBI, Filmin, Cinetree, LaCinetek, filmfriend and BFI Player concentrate on independent, classic and world cinema.