GlobeNow.tvA Plex free live TV alternative with channels 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. Plex is the better pick for on-demand movies, TV apps and a programme guide; GlobeNow.tv is built for discovering live channels and news from around the world.
This page compares only Plex's free Live TV. Plex is best known for Plex Media Server, which streams your own films and music; if that is what you need, GlobeNow.tv is not a substitute (look at media servers instead).
GlobeNow.tv vs Plex
| GlobeNow.tv | Plex | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free, ad-supported; a Plex Pass does not remove the ads |
| Account | Not needed | Optional — a free account adds favourite channels and syncs across devices |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (426 with viewers right now) | 600+ free live channels (official figure); Plex's channel directory lists 1,795 across 195 countries. The line-up varies by country |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | Almost worldwide — over 80% of channels play everywhere. Not available in Bahrain, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, North Korea, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Turkmenistan or the UAE |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Channel guide grid with favourites |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Yes — 50,000+ free movies and shows, separate from live TV |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Phones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming sticks, game consoles and the web |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Licensed free ad-supported channels; independent of any Plex Media Server |
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 Plex for
- A programme guide with favourites that syncs across your devices.
- Watching on a TV: Plex has apps for smart TVs, streaming sticks and consoles.
- Free on-demand movies and shows (50,000+) next to live channels.
- Your own media library — that is the Plex Media Server, a different product GlobeNow.tv does not replace.
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.
Sports
Kids & animation
Entertainment
Questions
Is GlobeNow.tv an alternative to Plex's free live TV?
For live TV, yes. GlobeNow.tv is free and needs no account. It gathers 647 official YouTube live channels from 64 countries on one 3D globe. Unlike Plex, it has no on-demand movies or TV episodes.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On Plex, an account is optional.
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. Plex is available in: Almost worldwide — over 80% of channels play everywhere. Not available in Bahrain, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, North Korea, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Turkey, Turkmenistan or the UAE.
Will GlobeNow.tv replace every Plex channel?
No. GlobeNow.tv embeds broadcasters' official YouTube live streams; it does not carry Plex's own channels or library. Choose it for live news, sports, kids and entertainment channels found by place.
Do I need a Plex Media Server or Plex Pass for free live TV?
No. Plex's free Live TV streams online, separately from any Plex Media Server, and does not need a Plex Pass. Plex says these channels cannot be paused, rewound or recorded because of licensing. GlobeNow.tv also needs no server, subscription or account.
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 31 Oct 2026. Plex details checked 8 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Plex. Plex is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for Plex details (checked 8 Oct 2026): Plex Support — FAQ: Free Live TV Streaming on Plex (updated 5 Sep 2025) · Plex — Watch free TV, 600+ channels · Plex — Live TV channel directory · Plex — Watch free (no account needed)
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.
View on the 3D globeFree · No sign-up