6 best Amazon Firestick alternatives in 2023

Amazon-Firestick

Firestick has been one of the best streaming devices but some users prefer having some more options before choosing the right device.

We have listed the best firestick alternative devices below so that you can choose the right one for you with ease.  

Roku

Roku

Roku is one of the oldest over the top streaming services in the world and has millions of users. The streaming service starts at $29.99 per month. Unlike the other firestick alternatives in this list, Roku does not charge its users for the device. It comes free of cost and users have to pay a monthly subscription fee.  

Roku has over 53 million active users which is a staggering number when compared to other devices in this list. 

Users can download thousands of channels from the Roku Channel Store and users can watch free and paid content from these stores.

Pros

  • No device cost
  • Download thousands of channels from its store
  • Free and paid content 
  • High quality content

Cons

  • Needs to expand its reach to other countries

Android TV

Android-TV

Android Tv is not a streaming device but it’s software on most Smart TV. The easy-to-use and free service make Android TV the most common software on TVs. The User experience is amazing and users can download thousands of Apps from the Play store. 

Chrome cast comes with Android TV and users do not need a Chromecast for Android TV. The software comes with not only movie and tv shows apps but also loaded with games, audiobooks, and social media apps.  

Android TV is basically an Android phone experience and user interface on a Smart TV

Pros

  • Free software
  • Most of the popular apps can be downloaded on Android TV
  • 4k content

Cons

  • Could not find any cons with Android TV

AT&T TV

ATT-tv

AT&T Tv is one of the most expensive firestick alternatives on this list and the package starts from $69.99. The basic pack comes with 80 channels which include sports channels and tv shows. The most expensive pack is priced at $139 per month and comes with 140 channels. 

The streaming device comes with one of the best streaming quality and is perfect if you are looking for sports streaming. 

Users not only get live tv but over 40,000 movies and tv show to binge on. 

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Pros

  • 140 channels
  • Live sports streaming 
  • Over 40,000 titles
  • Fast streaming 
  • Great User interface

Cons

  • Over priced 

Apple TV 4k

Apple tv

Apple TV 4k is one of the most elegant-looking OTT set-top boxes and comes with a great user experience. The device starts at $179 for the 32GB model and $199 for the 62 GB model. It’s overpriced compared to other Firestick alternatives in the list but overall a great device. 

Users who are using a Smart TV would find Apple TV 4k a meaningless attachment. However, Apple fans would like to try and use this device.

Pros

  • 4k video and shows on Apple TV
  • Very elegant design
  • Seri Remote
  • Easy to use interface

Cons

  • Over Priced 

Google Chromecast

Chromecast

Just like the firestick device Google Chromecast converts your regular TV into a smart TV. The design and layout look just like an Android TV.  Users who are already having an Android TV should not opt for a Chromecast. Google Chromecast is for users who are looking to upgrade their TV viewing experience. 

The easy-to-use device and loads of apps from the Play store make Google chrome cast a better alternative to firestick.

Pros

  • Easy to use and simple users interface
  • Affordable pricing
  • Converts any TV into smart TV
  • Compact design 

Cons

  • No cons 

Jio STB

Jio-STB

Jio has been expanding in multiple different sectors whether it may be entertainment or elsewhere, and it has also started to offer its own setup box that has access to all your favourite streaming services. 

It can certainly act as an alternative to Firestick because the overall service has streaming services, such as Disney Plus Hotstar, Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix, and along with it many other applications that you might find on Firestick, as well. 

Along with this, Jio STB also comes with Jio Fiber, so you are able to get subscription for almost all the services with the bill of your Jio Fiber connection, so in a way, Jio STB is free of cost to use, and that is something that you can’t say about Firestick. 

With Jio STB you get a designated remote and it is connected via HDMI to your television, just like Firestick, and you are able to use voice control features as Jio STB is build on Android TV OS. 

Pros

  • Free of cost
  • Comes with most of the subscription that are available in your Jio Fiber plan
  • Has majority of the streaming applications 

Cons 

  • Limited apps available on Jio Store
  • No third-party applications allowed
  • Does not support 5.1 audio channel 
  • Not a polished UI

Users who come across any other better alternative to firestick then you can comment below. We would be happy to add the device to this list of best streaming devices like firestick.

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Joel Picardo

Joel Picardo has been in the startup space for the last 5 years and has worked with startups in the cryptocurrency and digital marketing industry. He founded GeekyMint along with his co-founder SafdarAli with a mission to provide well-reseached articles in the cryptocurrency, finance, technology, blockchain, software, and startup sector

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