For creators, Vimeo was always the "classy" alternative. While the free version has limits, many filmmakers choose to stream their work legally via Vimeo links.
Tubi is the modern hero of free streaming. It is completely ad-supported, requires no subscription, and offers a massive library of movies and TV shows. Unlike Megavideo, Tubi is licensed and pays royalties to creators.
Note: "Megavideo" refers to the former large file-streaming website that rose to prominence in the late 2000s and was shut down amid legal action in 2012. This post summarizes its history, key features, legal issues, and the broader streaming trends that followed.
