Streaming the European Way: Keeping Billions in Local Hands

European consumers are spending more than ever on streaming services. In the UK alone, subscription video-on-demand platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV+ are projected to reach £4.2 billion in revenue by 2025 — overtaking traditional TV subscriptions.

This growing trend highlights the importance of supporting European platforms, helping ensure that some of that money stays within Europe to promote local jobs, creativity, and digital sovereignty.

Spotify may be European, but it's not on this list due to ongoing issues like low payouts to artists, hosting questionable podcasts, and concerns about spreading misinformation — including around U.S. politics. It doesn’t quite fit the vision of a fair and responsible European alternative.

On this page, you’ll find a curated list of European alternatives to global streaming giants — focused on three main categories: movies, music, and games. While it’s not always easy to match the scale and polish of American services, there are high-quality European options out there worth supporting.

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