GlobeNow.tvA free Tubi 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. Tubi 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.
Tubi is mainly an on-demand movie and TV service with a live section; this page compares live TV only. If you want free films and box sets, Tubi is the better choice.
GlobeNow.tv vs Tubi
| GlobeNow.tv | Tubi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; no ads added by GlobeNow.tv (broadcasters' YouTube ads may play) | Free, ad-supported; never asks for a credit card |
| Account | Not needed | Optional — you can watch as a guest; an account adds a watchlist, saved progress and recommendations |
| Live channels | 647 official live channels from 64 countries (426 with viewers right now) | 262 live channels in the US (official list), 107 of them local US news stations. The line-up varies by location |
| Where it works | Any country where YouTube works; each broadcaster sets its own limits — 85% of channels have none | United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama |
| Finding something to watch | Spin a 3D globe and pick a place, or browse by country and category | Live TV guide by genre, alongside an on-demand catalogue |
| On-demand movies & shows | No — live channels plus the last 24 hours of news videos on the globe | Yes — a very large free library of Hollywood movies, TV series and Tubi Originals |
| Apps | Web browser on desktop and phone; can be added to the home screen | 30+ devices: iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG TVs, PlayStation, Xbox and the web |
| Where the streams come from | Broadcasters' official YouTube live streams | Tubi's licensed channels (Tubi is owned by Fox Corporation) |
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 Tubi for
- Free on-demand movies and full TV series — Tubi's main strength; GlobeNow.tv has none.
- Local US news: Tubi lists 107 local stations from cities across the US.
- Watching on a TV: Tubi runs on 30+ devices, including Roku, Fire TV and smart TVs.
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 Tubi 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 Tubi, 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 Tubi, 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. Tubi is available in: United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama.
Will GlobeNow.tv replace every Tubi channel?
No. GlobeNow.tv embeds broadcasters' official YouTube live streams; it does not carry Tubi's own channels or library. Choose it for live news, sports, kids and entertainment channels found by place.
Is Tubi available in my country?
Tubi lists the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Australia and five Latin American countries (Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama). Its official live channel list is for the US; other countries get a different line-up. GlobeNow.tv has no country list of its own — each YouTube channel sets where it plays.
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. Tubi details checked 8 Oct 2026.
GlobeNow.tv is not affiliated with Tubi. Tubi is a trademark of its owner and is named here only for comparison.
Sources for Tubi details (checked 8 Oct 2026): Tubi — About us (coverage) · Tubi Help Center — Live TV Channels (US), 262 channels · Tubi Help Center — Supported devices outside the US · Tubi Help Center — Watching as a guest · Tubi Help Center — Is Tubi really free?
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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