Can’t Share Disney+ Anymore? Here Are the Best Low-Cost Alternatives
There are some very cool options available to viewers who are about to be blocked from Disney+ thanks to new password-sharing rules.
The days of sharing a friend’s Disney+ account are just about over. On Wednesday, Disney unveiled full details regarding its paid sharing program, which will allow Disney+ account holders to pay an extra $7 per month to add someone outside their household to their Basic subscription. It’s likely that many viewers who are now borrowing someone else’s password will lose their access thanks to password-sharing restrictions that are being enforced by Disney these days, and if this describes your situation, we’ll walk you through some good options for leaving Disney+ behind and saving money as well.
On-Demand Replacements for Disney+
Paramount+
Paramount+ is a great way to help replace Disney+ in your streaming lineup. You’ll have to pay for this streamer, but an account will cost you just $8 per month for ad-supported service, 20% less than a Disney+ Basic subscription come October.
Paramount+ has a wide array of kids and family titles available, including Nickelodeon classics like “SpongeBob SquarePants,” new movies like “IF” starring Ryan Reynolds, favorites like the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise and more. Parents will love finding a wide range of shows on the service, from Taylor Sheridan-created titles like “Tulsa King” to sci-fi hits like “Star Trek: Discovery” and crime procedurals such as “NCIS.”
PBS Kids
PBS Kids has free and paid viewing options, so customers can choose the level of service and access to episodes they want with this streamer. The free tier offers a rotating selection of kids shows like “Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood” and “The Wild Kratts,” as well as games and more fun ways to help your kids learn and engage with the world around them.
The paid subscription of PBS Kids offers full seasons of these titles on-demand, and costs just $5 per month, half the price of a Disney+ subscription.
Free Options to Replace Disney+
Tubi
Tubi has an impressive selection of kids’ shows and movies available on-demand, in addition to its hundreds of free streaming channels. Highlights include educational and feel-good shows like “The Magic School Bus” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” but there’s plenty of action-packed hits like “Sonic Boom” and “Yu-Gi-Oh!” packed in as well. Tubi even keeps its kids shows in an easy-to-access “Tubi Kids” menu for ease of navigation. As always, Tubi is free to stream thanks to the ads shown alongside all programming.
Pluto TV
Pluto TV is also free and ad-supported, and makes it easy to browse live channels featuring non-stop content for kids. Channels like “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” a Nick. Jr channel and a Lego channel will keep kids entertained for hours, and there are hundreds more to choose from on Pluto. On-demand highlights include shows like “Hey Arnold!” movies and even “Strawberry Shortcake.”
Live TV Option to Replace Disney+
Frndly TV
Once the price of streaming Disney+ goes up in October, Frndly TV’s cheapest plan will be $2 less expensive than Disney+ Basic. Frndly offers A&E, Hallmark Channel, History, and Lifetime for just $8 per month, so if you’re looking for family-friendly programming that everyone in the household can enjoy this is a great option to replace your Disney+ access.
Best Way to Filter Out Adult Content
VidAngel
Maybe you were signed up to Disney+ because you knew you would be able to avoid bad language, nudity, drug use, or other adult situations on the streamer. If that was your goal, check out a subscription to VidAngel. This service allows you to filter out a variety of different adult content from shows and movies, and works with a number of top streamers, including Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, and others. It costs $10 per month, but signing up through The Streamable will get you a 14-day free trial!