GlobeNow.tvA free Globe TV alternative for live TV from around the world
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. Globe TV is the bigger directory — more TV channels, radio and road webcams; GlobeNow.tv puts live channels, today's news videos and 24/7 city webcams on one 3D globe, so you start from a place.
Globe TV (globetv.app) and GlobeNow.tv are both free and both play official YouTube live streams, so this is a comparison of how you find things, not of price. GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Globe TV.
GlobeNow.tv vs Globe TV
| GlobeNow.tv | Globe TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free, with display ads (Google AdSense) |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed — no account, no sign-up |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (426 with viewers right now) | 831 live TV channels listed, played through official YouTube embeds, plus 7,833 radio stations |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | Website open worldwide; each YouTube stream follows its broadcaster's country limits |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Lists by country and category, plus channel, country and tag pages |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | No movies or episodes; it has written news articles (AI-assisted summaries and rewrites, per its About page) |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Web browser (globetv.app) |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Broadcasters' YouTube live streams, public webcam feeds and radio streams |
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 Globe TV for
- Live radio: Globe TV lists 7,833 radio stations — GlobeNow.tv has no radio.
- Sheer number of webcams: Globe TV lists 143,394, many of them traffic and road cameras; GlobeNow.tv shows a few hundred 24/7 YouTube webcams.
- Reading the news as text articles rather than watching it.
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 GlobeNow.tv a free Globe TV alternative?
Yes, for live TV. Both are free with no account and both use official YouTube streams. GlobeNow.tv's difference is the 3D globe: you spin to a place and see its live channels, the last 24 hours of news videos and webcams there. Globe TV has more channels, plus radio and written news.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On Globe TV, an account is not needed.
Can I use it outside the United States?
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. Globe TV is available in: Website open worldwide; each YouTube stream follows its broadcaster's country limits.
Will GlobeNow.tv replace every Globe TV channel?
No. GlobeNow.tv embeds broadcasters' official YouTube live streams; it does not carry Globe TV's own channels or library. Choose it for live news, sports, kids and entertainment channels found by place.
Is GlobeNow.tv the same site as Globe TV?
No. They are separate, unrelated sites with similar names. GlobeNow.tv is at globenow.tv; Globe TV is at globetv.app.
Does GlobeNow.tv have radio?
No. GlobeNow.tv has live TV channels, news videos and 24/7 webcams only. For radio, Globe TV or Radio Garden are better choices.
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GlobeNow.tv figures update automatically from our channel list; country restrictions last checked 31 Oct 2026. Globe TV details checked 14 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Globe TV. Globe TV is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for Globe TV details (checked 14 Oct 2026): Globe TV — home page (channel, webcam, radio and country counts) · Globe TV — About Us (YouTube embeds, AI-assisted news)
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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