Legal Alternatives

The available options to watch and listen to their favourite media have grown rapidly in recent years. It is now easy to find almost anything you desire, both legally and on a budget.

By using the legitimate free and cost-effective alternatives below, you will know that you are helping support the continued creation of your favourite forms of entertainment. Here, we offer you many legal alternatives to piracy in the following categories:

Movies & TV

Netflix

The service that changed the way the world watches TV. Netflix has a great collection of originals, like Stranger Things, while providing a massive selection of mainstream titles from your favourite producers.

Plans start at $10 per month with no commitment.

CraveTV

While Crave may have started with a less-than extensive collection, they have recently pulled out all the stops to create one of the best digital platforms for television and movies in Canada. A cable subscription is no longer required. With access to live TV and episodes of your favourite shows the day after they air (HBO and Showtime included), Crave is quickly becoming the go-to choice for Canadians. They even regularly add recent blockbuster movies to their lineup before other streaming services.

Starting at $10 per month with a commitment and $15 without.

Kanopy

Kanopy launched relatively quietly in Canada. Supported by an international group of libraries and universities, all you need is a public or university library card to get access to an assortment of critically-acclaimed movies, documentaries and foreign films.

Completely Free!

Amazon Prime

Amazon is for much more than shopping these days. Beyond free shipping, an Amazon Prime membership will get you access to Prime Video’s exclusive and popular productions, as well as over 1 million songs through Prime Music.

Less than $7 per month with a commitment and $8 without.

*Current university/college students may qualify for 50% off the standard Prime pricing.

CBC Gem

Canada’s national broadcaster has a diverse selection of hit television and film for you to enjoy. Not only can you watch live, but many non-CBC titles are now included!

Free with ads or $5 per month without.

National Film Board of Canada

Want to discover something new? The National Film Board of Canada has a huge collection of free-to-watch homegrown movies of all lengths and genres.

Completely Free!

Tubi

Tubi has thousands of modern classics, blockbuster hits and obscure titles to explore. Supported by major producers, such as MGM and Paramount, it’s easy to find something you’ll enjoy.

Free with ads

Still Can’t Find What You’re Looking For?

You can rent almost any movie or show from the sources below. Prices start at just $1!

Music & Audiobooks

Getting access to any audio you want to listen to has never been easier! Starting with free/ad-supported subscriptions to extremely affordable individual and family plans, there’s no need download your favorite tunes from nefarious sources anymore.

Music

Spotify

There are millions of tracks and episodes on Spotify. So whether you’re behind the wheel, working out, partying or relaxing, the right music or podcast is always at your fingertips. Choose what you want to listen to, or let Spotify surprise you.

Free with ads

Google Play Music

Google Play Music gives you millions of songs and thousands of playlists for any situation. Powered by Google, they serve up music based on where you are and why you’re listening, getting smarter and more assistive as they get to know your tastes.

Free with ads

Audiobooks

OverDrive

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video from your library using OverDrive. More than 40,000 libraries worldwide offer titles from OverDrive, so find your next book today!

Completely Free, requires a library subscription.

Audible

Listen to audiobooks, audio
originals and inspiring audio entertainment from a variety of genres.
Hear stories told by the voices you love. And listen to the audiobooks
that speak to you.

Audible offers free books as well.