What is the best free faith-based streaming service?

The Chosen app is free: its own site says every episode is free to watch on TheChosen.tv, in its apps and on common streaming platforms.

How much does Pure Flix cost?

Pure Flix lists Supporter at $9.99 a month or $89.99 billed annually, with higher tiers at $14.99 and $19.99 a month. Prices were checked on October 29, 2026 and may change.

Is Angel only for Christian content?

No. Angel's catalog includes comedy, drama, documentary, family and sports as well as a Faith Based genre, so it suits households that want more than faith titles.

Can I get RightNow Media for myself?

RightNow Media's sign-up is built around churches and ministries and it does not list a price on its home page, so ask your pastor first.

Faith-Based Streaming Services Compared (2026)

The short answer: for most U.S. families the best faith-based streaming setup is The Chosen app (free) plus one paid library: Pure Flix if you want a values-first catalog with movies, series and kids’ titles, or Angel if you want a broader family catalog and like the idea of voting on what gets made. Crossflix is the budget option with Bible courses included, and RightNow Media is worth asking your church about before you pay for anything.

Faith-based streaming is moving quickly. In October 2026 Great American Media announced Pure Flix Familia, a new service aimed at Latino families (reported by TV News Check on October 15), and Pure Flix itself now carries the Great American name. That makes it a good moment to compare what each service says it offers, what it lists as the price, and who it actually suits. Prices below come from each provider’s own page on October 29, 2026, in U.S. dollars; they change, so confirm before you subscribe.

Quick picks by need

Free and Gospel-focused: The Chosen app.
Movies and series with a faith-first filter: Pure Flix.
Family movies and shows, plus a say in what gets made: Angel.
Lowest-priced paid option, with Bible courses: Crossflix.
Small-group and Bible-study video your church may already cover: RightNow Media.

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1. The Chosen app: best free place to start

The Chosen describes itself as a historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him, and its own site says you can watch every episode for free on TheChosen.tv, in its apps and on the streaming platforms you already use. The app is listed for Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, iOS and Android, and it also carries aftershows, Bible roundtables and behind-the-scenes extras.

Worth knowing: the show says openly that it is based on the Gospels but that some locations and timelines are condensed, and that backstories, characters and dialogue are added. Treat it as a way into the story, not a replacement for reading the text. It is one show, not a library, so it will not fill a family movie night every week.

2. Pure Flix: best values-first catalog

Pure Flix calls itself a faith-first streaming service, with originals, faith series, Christmas titles and a kids’ section, and says every title is curated to reflect positive values. The site now carries the Great American Pure Flix name. Listed plans in October 2026:

Supporter: $9.99 a month, or $7.49 a month billed annually at $89.99. It lists standard access, commercial-free unlimited streaming and streaming on multiple devices.
Defender: $14.99 a month, or $12.49 a month billed annually at $149.99. It adds premium access, exclusive screenings and events and early access to select premieres.
Culture Champion: $19.99 a month, or $189.99 billed annually, adding a 30% merchandise discount.

Pure Flix also lists special pricing for seniors, military members and first responders starting at $4.99. You can watch on smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, mobile devices and web browsers. Who it suits: families who want one tidy, filtered catalog and do not mind that the tiers above Supporter are mostly about extras and events rather than more shows. If you mostly want the basics, the Supporter plan is the one to compare.

3. Angel: best for a wider family catalog

Angel (the streaming home of Angel Studios) is not faith-only: its menu runs from Comedy, Drama and Documentary to Family, Sports and a Faith Based genre. Titles on its pages include The Wingfeather Saga, Tuttle Twins, Dry Bar Comedy, His Only Son, Young Washington, DAVID and Testament. What sets it apart is the Guild, which Angel describes as more than 2 million members who vote on concepts and films to decide what gets greenlit next.

Listed membership: Basic with Ads from $12 a month and Basic (ad-free, 1080p) from $18 a month, or $169 a year, which Angel puts at about $14 a month. Members can also share free access to shows and films with friends and family and can buy tickets to VIP premiere events. Who it suits: households that want comedy and family adventure alongside faith-friendly stories, and that are happy to support new productions as part of the subscription.

4. Crossflix: best low-cost option with Bible courses

Crossflix offers faith-friendly movies and TV shows, including classics, kids’ shows, cartoons and biographies, plus interactive Bible courses. It says packages start “as low as $7.99 per month,” offers a free trial and lists a standard monthly fee of $9.99 once the trial ends. Who it suits: budget-minded households and homeschoolers who want video and structured Bible lessons in one place. Check the free trial’s end date before you start so the first charge is not a surprise.

5. RightNow Media: check with your church first

RightNow Media is a streaming library of Bible studies and ministry video. Its sign-up is built around churches and ministries: its own site invites you to request a demo or get access for your church, or to “tell your pastor about RightNow Media.” The company does not publish a price on its home page, so ask your church whether it already has access before paying for anything else. Who it suits: small groups, Sunday school teachers and ministry leaders looking for study video rather than movie nights.

How to choose without paying for three services

Decide what you actually watch. Weekly Gospel drama points to The Chosen; family movie nights point to Pure Flix or Angel; group study points to RightNow Media.
Start with the free option. Finish a season of The Chosen before you pay for a catalog you may not use.
Pick one paid library for a month. Compare the Supporter or Basic tiers first; the higher tiers mostly add events and perks.
Check your devices. Confirm the app exists for your TV before subscribing, and read how many screens a plan allows.
Set a reminder for trials and annual plans. Annual billing saves money only if you keep using the service.
Add free video for variety. Our guides to Christian YouTube channels, kids’ shows parents trust and Christian movies on Netflix cover what you can watch without a new subscription.

A note on “family-friendly”

A faith-based label is a curation promise, not a guarantee that every title suits every age. Check the rating and the synopsis, preview a title before a young child watches it, and use parental controls where the app offers them. The same applies to teaching content: compare what a series says against Scripture, and lean on your pastor or small-group leader when something is unclear. For worship from home, see our guide to church live streams you can join online.

Sources

Plans and prices checked on each provider’s own page on October 29, 2026, and may change. The Pure Flix Familia launch is from TV News Check (October 15, 2026). ChristianVidz is not paid by any service listed here.