On Roku devices, you can download thousands of apps or “channels” as they like to call them. Some of these channels may require additional subscription fees. For some channels you need to have a cable or satellite provider, but not all of them. Today we talk about the FREE channels you can get on Roku. More importantly, the top 5 free Roku channels that we think every Roku user should download. 1. The Roku Channel - This channel comes pre-installed on almost every Roku device. As the name states, this is Roku’s channel and is exclusive to Roku devices. This channel will let you stream thousands of Hollywood hits, documentaries, and TV shows. It is updated frequently with new content available every month. 2. Pluto TV - Stream over 250+ channels of news, sports, and entertainment. You also get over 1000 movies and full TV episodes on-demand. 3. Tubi - Movies and TV shows all for free. Think of Tubi as a free version of Netflix. 4.