Head-to-head · Free Movie Streaming Services
The Roku Channel vs Fandango at Home
The Roku Channel leads on 0 checks, Fandango at Home on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreThe Roku Channel · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFandango at Home · 2 of 5
The Roku Channel scores higher on our rubric for free movie streaming services: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Fandango at Home offers account required; The Roku Channel doesn't publish it. Fandango at Home offers parental controls; The Roku Channel doesn't publish it.
The Roku Channel is the better fit for viewers who want movies plus many live channels. Fandango at Home is the better fit for viewers who also rent or buy movies.
- The Roku Channel fits best
Viewers who want movies plus many live channels
- Fandango at Home fits best
Viewers who also rent or buy movies
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Side by side
| Feature | The Roku Channel 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Fandango at Home 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #2 in Free Movie Streaming Services | #6 in Free Movie Streaming Services |
| Best for | Viewers who want movies plus many live channels | Viewers who also rent or buy movies |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| 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 | Live chat |
| Built for | Solo | Solo |
| Features The Roku Channel 0/5 · Fandango at Home 2/5 | ||
| Live movie channels | Not published | Not published |
| Offline downloads | Not published | — |
| Account required | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Parental controls | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Paid upgrade available | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | Web; iOS; iPadOS; Apple TV; Android; streaming players; smart TVs; game consoles |
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| Our verdict | The Roku Channel brings free, ad-supported movies and television shows together with live channels and Roku Originals. It is suited to viewers who want on-demand entertainment alongside a live-TV lineup, without a subscription for the… Read the review → |
Fandango at Home combines free, ad-supported movies and TV shows with a storefront for renting or buying other titles. It suits viewers who want free viewing alongside the option to pay for specific titles, rather than a service focused… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
The Roku Channel — where it wins
- Free, ad-supported movies and TV shows
- 500+ live channels alongside on-demand programming
- Roku Originals and optional Premium Subscriptions
Where it doesn't
- Free viewing includes ads
- Content availability varies by country
- Premium subscription availability varies by device and market
Fandango at Home — where it wins
- Offers free, ad-supported movies and TV shows alongside rentals and purchases
- Kids mode includes parental controls
- Purchased titles can be downloaded on iOS and streamed on participating platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free-streaming titles are not available for offline download
- Free viewing includes limited commercials
- Playback features and availability vary by device
- The Roku Channel9.1/10 · Free plan
A free, ad-supported movie and TV service with 500+ live channels and optional subscriptions.
Try The Roku ChannelFull verdict → - Fandango at Home8.7/10 · Free plan
Free ad-supported streaming sits alongside rentals, purchases, and a digital library.
Try Fandango at HomeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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