Movie4k: 3 legal alternatives
The Movie4k streaming service is very controversial. But you can use a variety of alternatives. In addition to faster video transmission, the quality of the stream for legal services is many times higher. Here we present three legal alternatives including the prices and the streaming offer.
1. Movie4k Alternative Netflix: video and series streaming
The streaming provider "Netflix" is currently also starting in Germany. The subscription conditions and prices are more than fair:
- Costs: Netflix offers you three different subscription packages to choose from. The starting price is 7.99 euros and includes streaming on one device and in normal standard resolution. For 8.99 euros you can stream on two devices and enjoy series and films in HD. In the most expensive package for 11.99 euros, you can watch videos in Ultra HD on up to four devices. The subscription can be canceled monthly, there is a 30-day trial subscription.
- End devices: You can currently receive the Netflix stream on your SmartTV / Apple TV, computer, Chromecast, Playstation 3 and 4, Xbox, Wii U and via app for Android and iOS.
- Pros: In addition to the many supported platforms, you can also share Netflix with your friends or family so that multiple users can enjoy high-definition films and series.
- Disadvantages: The film and series offer of the German Netflix is still quite small. However, it is foreseeable that the repertoire will still fill up. In addition, the videos cannot be saved offline. With a few tricks, you can also see the American Netflix in Germany.
2. Amazon Prime Instant Video instead of Movie4k
The video-on-demand service Amazon Prime Instant Video is very inexpensive and also has other advantages:
- Costs: Prime membership costs you 49 euros per year, roughly 4 euros per month. A trial month is available to you. Students pay half.
- End devices: Some selected Smart TVs from Sony and LG, your computer, via app on iOS and Android devices, Playstation 3 and 4, Xbox, Kindle Fire and Amazon Fire HD.
- Advantages: In addition to the price, the offline function is also a good argument. Many films and series can be downloaded and viewed on any device. You also get premium shipping, the Kindle library and the recently launched Amazon Prime Music service.
- Disadvantages: The streaming offer is not really round, some current series and films are missing. Also you cannot watch all streams for free, for some you have to pay extra. However, the price of the entire package is unbeatable.
3. Way with Movie4k: Maxdome offers more
The provider Maxdome has long been established in the German streaming market:
- Costs: Maxdome costs around 7.99 euros per month. You can test the offer for a month free of charge. Several times a year there are promotions for half the price.
- End devices: You can enjoy Maxdome on PC, Smart TVs, Playstation 3 and 4, Xbox, smartphones and tablets with Android and iOS, Chromecast and Apple TV.
- Advantages: Maxdome offers the largest range of legal streaming alternatives on the German market. Around 50, 000 series and films are advertised. You can even watch some series before the TV broadcast.
- Disadvantages: Not all content is available here, which means that you have to pay extra for some streams.
Amazon Prime Instant Video instead of Movie4k: The practical test
Unfortunately, no alternative can boast of an all-round carefree package, unfortunately many films and series are simply not broadcast. However, the trial months give you the opportunity to find the best streaming portal for you. In the next article, you will find out how Stiftung Warentest assessed the current streaming offer.