Here are some of the best streaming services that allow offline downloads:
- Netflix
- Allows downloads on mobile devices (iOS, Android) and Windows PCs
- Standard plan allows downloads on 2 devices, Premium plan on 4 devices
- Downloads typically last 7 days, but some titles expire more quickly
- Amazon Prime Video
- Allows downloads on mobile devices and Fire tablets
- No specific limit on number of downloads mentioned
- Disney+
- Very generous download policy
- Allows unlimited downloads on up to 10 devices
- No time limit on how long downloads last
- Can download the same title multiple times
- Hulu (No Ads plan required)
- Allows downloads on mobile devices
- 30-day window to watch downloads, 48 hours once playback starts
- Can download up to 25 titles at a time
- Apple TV+
- Allows downloads, typically last 30 days but varies by channel
- Available on mobile devices
- Max (formerly HBO Max)
- Ad-Free plan allows up to 30 downloads, Ultimate Ad-Free plan allows 100
- 30 day expiration for unwatched downloads, 48 hours once started
- Paramount+
- Allows up to 25 downloads at a time
- Downloads last 30 days, 48 hours once playback starts
- Can download same title up to 5 times across devices
- YouTube Premium
- Allows offline downloads of YouTube videos
Key things to note:
- Download availability may vary by title due to licensing restrictions
- Most services require a paid subscription for downloading
- Downloads are typically limited to mobile devices and tablets, with some exceptions for PCs
- There are usually limits on how long downloads last before expiring
Overall, Disney+ seems to have the most generous download policy, while Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are also solid options for offline viewing. The best choice may depend on which service has the content you want to watch.