GlobeNow.tvA free Pluto 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. Pluto TV 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.
GlobeNow.tv vs Pluto TV
| GlobeNow.tv | Pluto TV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free, ad-supported |
| Account | Not needed | Optional — sign-up adds favourites, a kids space and personalisation |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (425 with viewers right now) | 250+ channels (official figure); the US line-up is reported at 400+. The line-up differs by country |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | United States (excluding territories), Canada, most of Latin America and most of Europe; Australia through 10 |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Channel guide grid, browsed by category |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Yes — thousands of on-demand movies and TV episodes |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Samsung, LG and Vizio TVs, PlayStation, Xbox and the web |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Pluto TV's own curated and licensed channels |
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 Pluto TV for
- On-demand movies and full seasons of TV shows — GlobeNow.tv has none.
- Watching on a TV: Pluto TV has apps for Roku, Fire TV, smart TVs and consoles; GlobeNow.tv runs in the browser.
- A traditional programme guide with what's on next.
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 Pluto TV alternative?
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 Pluto TV, 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 Pluto TV, 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. Pluto TV is available in: United States (excluding territories), Canada, most of Latin America and most of Europe; Australia through 10.
Will GlobeNow.tv replace every Pluto TV channel?
No. GlobeNow.tv embeds broadcasters' official YouTube live streams; it does not carry Pluto TV's own channels or library. Choose it for live news, sports, kids and entertainment channels found by place.
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. Pluto TV details checked 8 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Pluto TV. Pluto TV is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for Pluto TV details (checked 8 Oct 2026): Pluto TV — official welcome page · Wikipedia — Pluto TV (area served, registration) · Variety — Pluto TV launches in 17 Latin American countries (2020) · Pocket-lint — Pluto TV adds live channels, “over 400” (Aug 2026)
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