A free JustWatch alternative built around the calendar
JustWatch answers where to stream. StreamCal answers when it comes out, and whether the date is real.
StreamCal is a free release calendar for streaming and cinema. It tracks 127,000+ movies and series, shows where each one streams in 45+ countries, labels every release date confirmed, estimated or rumored, and alerts your watchlist by email or push on release day, when a date changes, and when something is about to leave. It also covers the big screen: live showtimes at 1,800+ cinemas, plus special screenings like Athens open-air nights and London rooftop cinemas.
JustWatch is excellent at what it does: finding where a title streams right now, in about 140 countries, with rent and buy price comparison and daily streaming charts. This page is an honest comparison, including the cases where JustWatch is simply the better pick.
StreamCal vs JustWatch, feature by feature
| Feature | StreamCal | JustWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Personal release calendar | Yes: A day-by-day calendar of everything coming out, filtered to your country and your watchlist. | Partial: Upcoming lists per streaming service. Useful, but not a calendar you plan around. |
| Per-country availability | Yes: 45+ countries, streaming plus rent and buy. | Yes: About 140 countries. The deepest availability database around, and JustWatch's core strength. |
| Cinema showtimes near you | Yes: Live showtimes at 1,800+ cinemas, 140,000+ showtimes. | No: Theatrical release info only, no showtimes. |
| Release-date confidence labels | Yes: Every date labeled confirmed, estimated or rumored. | No: Dates are shown without a confidence signal. |
| Notifications | Yes: Email and push: release day, date changes, and leaving-soon warnings. | Yes: Alerts when watchlist titles get new seasons or become streamable on your services. |
| Special screenings | Yes: Open-air cinemas, rooftop screenings and film concerts, in the iOS app. | No: Not covered. |
| Price | Yes: Free. Everything included, no ads. | Yes: Free with ads. Pro (about $2.49/month) removes ads and adds filters in supported countries. |
Comparison checked in July 2026 against justwatch.com and JustWatch's published support pages. JustWatch Pro pricing and availability vary by country. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
When StreamCal fits better
- You think in dates. You want one calendar of what is coming, not a search box for what is already out.
- You want to know if a date is real. Confirmed, estimated and rumored labels sit on every date.
- You also go to the cinema. Showtimes near you, plus open-air and rooftop special screenings.
- You want release-day, date-change and leaving-soon alerts without a paid tier.
When JustWatch fits better
- You need availability in a country StreamCal does not cover yet. JustWatch reaches about 140 countries to StreamCal's 45+.
- You compare rent and buy prices. JustWatch tracks offers and price drops across stores.
- You follow what the world is watching. Its streaming charts update daily across 140 countries.
- You browse on a TV. JustWatch has mature apps across TV platforms.
Frequently asked questions
Is StreamCal a good free JustWatch alternative?
If your main question is when something comes out rather than where to stream it right now, yes. StreamCal is a free release calendar with confidence-labeled dates, availability in 45+ countries and cinema showtimes. For pure where-to-watch lookups across about 140 countries, JustWatch is still the stronger tool.
What does StreamCal have that JustWatch doesn't?
A day-by-day release calendar, confirmed vs estimated vs rumored labels on every date, live showtimes at 1,800+ cinemas, special screenings, and date-change plus leaving-soon alerts. All of it free.
What does JustWatch do better than StreamCal?
Coverage and shopping. JustWatch tracks availability in about 140 countries and thousands of services, compares rent and buy prices across stores, and publishes daily streaming charts. StreamCal covers 45+ countries and does not do price comparison.
Does StreamCal show where to watch, like JustWatch does?
Yes. Every title page lists where it streams, rents or sells in your country, across 45+ countries. StreamCal adds when it arrives, with a confidence label on the date.
Do I need an account to use StreamCal?
Not to browse. The calendar, title pages and showtimes are open. Sign in with an email code, no password, to use the watchlist and notifications.
Know when it actually drops.
One free calendar for 127,000+ movies and series, across streaming and 1,800+ cinemas.
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