GlobeNow.tvA free EarthCam alternative on a 3D globe
GlobeNow.tv is a free way to watch live TV without an account: 647 official YouTube live channels from 64 countries, found by place on a 3D globe. 85% of them have no country restrictions on YouTube. Pick EarthCam for its landmark cameras and TV-app replays; pick GlobeNow.tv for a free, no-account globe where a city's webcams sit next to its live TV channels and today's news.
EarthCam runs its own camera network and sells passes in its apps; GlobeNow.tv puts public 24/7 webcams that owners stream on YouTube on a 3D globe, next to live TV channels and today's news from the same place. GlobeNow.tv does not show EarthCam's cameras and is not affiliated with EarthCam.
GlobeNow.tv vs EarthCam
| GlobeNow.tv | EarthCam | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free to watch on earthcam.com with ads; apps: Webcams All Access Pass $4.99/year, EarthCamTV Premium All Access Pass $19.99/year |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed to watch on the website; app passes are bought through the app store |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (425 with viewers right now) | No TV channels — a network of live webcams that EarthCam runs itself (landmarks, cities, beaches), plus image archives |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | Website worldwide; apps for iOS, Android, Fire TV, Apple TV and Google TV |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Search or browse EarthCam's own camera network; EarthCamTV plays a curated, pre-scheduled line-up |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Live cameras; the paid TV-app pass adds 24-hour archives |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Web, iOS, Android, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Alexa |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | EarthCam's own cameras (embedding and rebroadcast need a licence from EarthCam) |
Which one suits you?
Choose GlobeNow.tv for
- Live news from many countries in one place, found by where it happens.
- No account, no app to install.
- Checking which channels play in your country before you press play.
Choose EarthCam for
- High-quality cameras at famous landmarks, run and maintained by one company.
- Watchlists and 24-hour replays in the paid TV app.
- A lean-back, scheduled camera channel on a TV (EarthCamTV).
Try it now: live news
Tap a picture to start the official YouTube stream. Live streams can pause or change; each channel page shows the current one.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to EarthCam without ads or a pass?
GlobeNow.tv is free with no account and no pass: spin a 3D globe and open public 24/7 webcams that owners stream on YouTube, grouped by city and country, plus live TV channels and the last 24 hours of news. It adds no ads of its own, though YouTube may show ads on some streams. It does not carry EarthCam's own cameras.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On EarthCam, an account is not needed to watch on the website; app passes are bought through the app store.
Does it work in my country?
GlobeNow.tv works in any country where YouTube works, but each broadcaster decides where its live stream plays. In our latest check, 85% of channels had no country restrictions. EarthCam is available in: Website worldwide; apps for iOS, Android, Fire TV, Apple TV and Google TV.
How much does EarthCam cost?
Watching on earthcam.com is free with ads. In the apps, the Webcams All Access Pass is $4.99 a year and the EarthCamTV Premium All Access Pass is $19.99 a year (watchlists and 24-hour archives), according to EarthCam's FAQ on 2026-10-22. Purchases in the two apps are separate.
Can I see EarthCam cameras on GlobeNow.tv?
No. EarthCam requires a licence to embed or rebroadcast its feeds. GlobeNow.tv only plays webcams that their owners publish on YouTube with embedding allowed.
Watching from abroad?
See which channels from each country play outside it.
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GlobeNow.tv figures update automatically from our channel list; country restrictions last checked 1 Nov 2026. EarthCam details checked 22 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with EarthCam. EarthCam is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for EarthCam details (checked 22 Oct 2026): EarthCam FAQ (All Access Pass $4.99/year, EarthCamTV $19.99/year, licensing) · EarthCam — Mobile & TV apps
About GlobeNow.tv
GlobeNow.tv is a live world video map: news, travel and live TV from around the planet, placed where it happens on a 3D globe — with Polo the polar bear as your guide.
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