One way to cut your entertainment costs and make more room in your monthly budget is to cut cable. But instead of replacing it with premium streaming services, try these that are free.

Are you scrambling for ways to reduce your expenses so you can meet your monthly budget? If so, you’re not alone, as many have to do the same since groceries, gas, and other everyday items are increasing in price.

One of the easiest ways to reduce expenses is to take a closer look at what you’re spending on entertainment. And since the average cable bill is around $200, cutting that could make a huge difference.

What can you replace cable with? You could take the typical route and replace it with Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, HBO Max, and more, but that just adds to your expenses. What’s the better move? Replace cable with these free streaming services that offer all the entertainment premium options can provide without any of the cost.

YouTube

We begin our list with a free streaming service you’re probably familiar with. And while you may have used YouTube in the past to watch music videos, tutorials, and the like, you can use it to find content on almost anything your heart desires.

Peacock

NBC has a ton of content under its umbrella, and it puts a lot of it out for free via the Peacock streaming service. While Peacock has a paid version, you can get a lot of mileage out of its free offering, as it has movies, TV shows, news, sports, Spanish content, and plenty of stuff for kids.

Pluto TV

It seems as if Pluto TV adds new channels to its lineup every month. You can find news, sports, reality TV, movies, classics, music videos, and more here through a user-friendly interface that looks like your standard TV guide.

Xumo

Like Pluto TV, Xumo has a ton of channels under its belt in a cable-like format. There are over 180 channels to enjoy through Xumo, with a little bit of something for everyone in your household.

NewsON

When you cut cable, one of the first things you should do is install an HD antenna on your TV. Why? Because doing so gives you high-definition access to a slew of local channels, including your most trusted news affiliates.

What’s another way to enjoy the news without paying a penny? Use the NewsON app, as it lets you see what’s going on in other parts of the world thanks to its lineup of news broadcasts from over 165 markets.

Tubi TV

Watch Tubi TV’s selection of TV shows and free movies, and you won’t miss Netflix.

PBS Kids

Do you want to keep your kids educated and entertained? Then let them watch the PBS Kids app, as it offers the best of both worlds at no cost.

IMDb TV

You can waste many weekend afternoons on your couch watching IMDb TV’s selection of free movies and shows.

Crackle

This free streaming option offers movies and TV shows plus original content.