Netflix Alternatives: 5 Ways to Rent Movies Online

Thinking about dropping your Netflix plan? Savvy Sugar has found five alternatives for renting movies online.

It’s a huge bummer that Netflix will raise its fees. Many plan to cancel or downgrade their subscription. Netflix claims that it’s raising its membership price to $16 a month for unlimited streaming and one DVD out at a time to stay competitive in the market. However, it still seems like they offer the best deal out there. Check out the rest of Netflix’s pricing breakdown, and take a look at these alternatives if you’re looking for a change.

• Hulu Plus: For $8 a month, Hulu Plus offers over 33,000 episodes from current and classic shows in high definition for view on your computer, smartphone, tablet or gaming console. While the service provides hundreds of movies and documentaries, you’re mostly looking at independent, lesser-known titles rather than mainstream films. In addition, Hulu Plus members still have to watch ads, because the company claims that helps keep monthly fees down.
• Blockbuster by Mail: The service supplies one disc out (DVD, Blu-ray, game) at a time for $12 a month with no due dates or late fees. The company claims it provides new releases 28 days before Netflix and Redbox, and you can send the movie back by mail or switch it out for another rental at a Blockbuster location. Blockbuster On-Demand has a limited amount of instant play movies for free. The majority cost $3 and up per movie, which can really add up.

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