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Head-to-head · Free Movie Streaming Services

ITVX vs Sling Freestream

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ITVX #5 in Free Movie Streaming Services 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from £5.99/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ITVX
Sling Freestream #7 in Free Movie Streaming Services 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Try Sling Freestream

ITVX leads on 0 checks, Sling Freestream on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreITVX · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

ITVX scores higher on our rubric for free movie streaming services: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

ITVX is the better fit for UK viewers seeking free films with live ITV channels. Sling Freestream is the better fit for viewers wanting free live TV and on-demand titles.

  • ITVX fits best

    UK viewers seeking free films with live ITV channels

  • Sling Freestream fits best

    Viewers wanting free live TV and on-demand titles

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Side by side

Feature ITVX 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Sling Freestream 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #5 in Free Movie Streaming Services #7 in Free Movie Streaming Services
Best for UK viewers seeking free films with live ITV channels Viewers wanting free live TV and on-demand titles
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Live chat, Phone Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features ITVX 0/5 · Sling Freestream 0/5
Live movie channels Not published Not published
Offline downloads Not published Not published
Account required Not published Not published
Parental controls Not published Not published
Paid upgrade available Not published Not published
Specs
Supported platforms Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Free, ad-supported access to on-demand films, shows and box sets
  • Live streaming of ITV1, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3 and ITV4
  • Premium adds BritBox catalogue and mobile downloads
  • Combines over 600 live TV channels with on-demand shows and movies.
  • Can be watched with or without a Sling account.
  • Free accounts add favorites, profiles, watchlists, and parental controls.
Cons
  • The free tier is ad-supported
  • Downloads are limited to mobile apps and subject to licensing restrictions
  • Intended for viewers in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man
  • Viewing is ad-supported.
  • Personalization features require a free Sling account.
  • Supported platforms listed are limited to web, iOS, and Android.
Our verdict

ITVX is ITV’s streaming service for live television and on-demand programmes, films and box sets. Its free, ad-supported tier makes it a fit for UK viewers who want films alongside live ITV channels without starting with a subscription.…

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Sling Freestream is a free, ad-supported streaming service for viewers who want live television alongside on-demand shows and movies. Its Freestream plan includes over 600 live TV channels, and viewers can watch through a web browser or…

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  1. ITVXFree Movie Streaming Services 8.8Free plan · paid from £5.99/mo
  2. Sling FreestreamFree Movie Streaming Services 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ITVX — where it wins

    • Free, ad-supported access to on-demand films, shows and box sets
    • Live streaming of ITV1, ITV2, ITVBe, ITV3 and ITV4
    • Premium adds BritBox catalogue and mobile downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • The free tier is ad-supported
    • Downloads are limited to mobile apps and subject to licensing restrictions
    • Intended for viewers in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man

  • Sling Freestream — where it wins

    • Combines over 600 live TV channels with on-demand shows and movies.
    • Can be watched with or without a Sling account.
    • Free accounts add favorites, profiles, watchlists, and parental controls.

    Where it doesn't

    • Viewing is ad-supported.
    • Personalization features require a free Sling account.
    • Supported platforms listed are limited to web, iOS, and Android.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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