GlobeNow.tvA free SkylineWebcams alternative, with the map included
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 SkylineWebcams for polished HD views of famous sights; pick GlobeNow.tv when you want a free map of live places with their TV channels and today's news, without a Premium plan.
SkylineWebcams runs its own network of HD tourist cams; GlobeNow.tv places public 24/7 YouTube webcams on a free 3D globe, together with live TV channels and the last 24 hours of news from each place. GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with SkylineWebcams.
GlobeNow.tv vs SkylineWebcams
| GlobeNow.tv | SkylineWebcams | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free with ads; Premium $9.99/year or $3.99 for 3 months removes ads and adds the map, favourites and search (no automatic renewal) |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed to watch; Premium needs an account |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (425 with viewers right now) | No TV channels — HD webcams at tourist attractions and destinations, many run by SkylineWebcams itself |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | Website worldwide |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Browse by country and category or a webcam wall; the interactive map is a Premium feature |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Live webcam streams with time-lapse clips; no news videos |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | Web browser (skylinewebcams.com) |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Cameras installed by SkylineWebcams and its partners |
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 SkylineWebcams for
- High-quality HD cams at famous sights, especially in Italy and the Mediterranean.
- A polished webcam wall for leaving a view on in the background.
- Paying a small yearly fee to remove ads and save favourite cams.
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 SkylineWebcams with a map?
GlobeNow.tv is free with no account and no paid plan, and the map is the whole interface: you spin a 3D globe and open public 24/7 webcams, live TV channels and the last 24 hours of news by place. On SkylineWebcams, the interactive map is part of Premium ($9.99 a year, checked 2026-10-27). GlobeNow.tv has fewer cams at famous landmarks.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. GlobeNow.tv has no sign-up for watching. On SkylineWebcams, an account is not needed to watch; premium needs an account.
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. SkylineWebcams is available in: Website worldwide.
How much is SkylineWebcams Premium?
$9.99 for a year or $3.99 for three months, with no automatic renewal, according to skylinewebcams.com on 2026-10-27. Premium removes ads and adds the interactive map, favourites, search and chat. GlobeNow.tv has no paid plan.
Does SkylineWebcams have live TV channels?
No. SkylineWebcams is a webcam network. GlobeNow.tv adds free live TV channels from YouTube and the last 24 hours of news videos, placed on the same globe as the webcams.
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. SkylineWebcams details checked 27 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with SkylineWebcams. SkylineWebcams is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for SkylineWebcams details (checked 27 Oct 2026): SkylineWebcams — Premium ($9.99/year, 3 months $3.99, no ads, map, favourites) · SkylineWebcams — homepage
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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