Three bars, one desert: choose where to watch your next duel at sunset.

Swipe to compare catalogs, ads, and quality before you settle in to your chair in front of the screen.

WesternFlix Free

WesternFlix Free bills itself as the “Netflix of the Old West,” but with no monthly fee. Its team has signed agreements with public domain archives and small American distributors that still have original negatives. The result is more than 150 titles, ranging from silent Tom Mix serials to late-1970s spaghetti westerns. When you create an account, the platform invites you to choose your favorite subgenres: “Lonesome Outlaws,” “Sheriffs and Stagecoaches,” or “Borderline Revenge.” This mini-test feeds an algorithm that builds a customized homepage and sends alerts when a new restoration is released.

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Highlighted Features

• Playback in HD or SD selectable for slower connections; HD files are around 3GB, but H.265 compression maintains sharpness.
• Official subtitles in neutral Spanish, English, and Portuguese; some classics have Galician and Catalan subtitles thanks to volunteers.
• Public playlists like “Duel in the Sun” or “Rebel Cowgirls” created by curators who comment on filming details before each movie.
• Optional tipping system: with one click you can donate €1 to restoration projects and get early access to the next premiere.

Advantages

• Offline storage in the app (maximum 10 simultaneous titles) for trips without Wi-Fi.
• A storyboard view player that lets you jump to iconic scenes like the exchange of glances before a duel.

Limitations

• Two 25-second ad blocks: one at the beginning and one just before the climax of the film.
• Interface only in light mode; night users miss dark mode.

OldWest Cinema

OldWest Cinema focuses on the restored classics with almost archaeological care. It collaborates with European film libraries and the Library of Congress's nitrate archives. Its catalog is smaller—just 80 feature films—but each copy boasts a clean image and a surprising audio dynamic range for its age. The platform works via browser and also as an app for Android TV and Roku, facilitating the living room experience.

Highlighted Features

• Full technical sheet: year, studio, cast, trivia, and original poster scanned in 4K resolution.
• Optional historian commentary: Activating “Expert Mode” displays a text box explaining the political context, filming anecdotes, and the symbolism of certain scenes.
• Speed selector for those who enjoy analyzing photos frame by frame; go down to 0.5x without losing audio synchronization.

Advantages

• Just a 20-second ad at the beginning, nothing more.
• Superior visual quality, ideal for projectors or large screens.
• Customizable subtitles: size, color, and semi-transparent background.

Limitations

• Does not allow offline download.
• Requires email registration to save progress between devices.
• The catalog is updated once a quarter; if you binge-watch quickly, you may run out of titles.

Frontier TV

Frontier TV blends two worlds: a linear streaming channel—a continuous "television"-style program—and an on-demand section that grows every week. Perfect for those who turn on the screen and binge-watch without choosing a title. The live channel programs themed segments: "Vigilante Midday" at lunchtime, "Gunslingers After Dark" starting at 8 p.m. If something catches your eye, a "Watch from Start" button automatically switches to on-demand playback.

Highlighted Features

• Live chat alongside the linear channel where viewers comment on winks, continue dialogues, and share memes.
• Compatible with Chromecast, Fire TV, and Samsung Tizen; just one tap to cast to your TV.
• Dynamic compression algorithm: resolution ranges from 720p to 1080p depending on congestion, without interruptions.

Advantages

• The community atmosphere: Watching duels while other fans react elevates the experience.
• Automatic “Recently Watched” playlist that reminds you to resume the movie you paused last night.

Limitations

• Three 15-second commercial breaks in the free version, inserted by AI at moments of lower tension (usually landscape shots).
• Only Spanish and English subtitles for now; Italian and French are promised in future updates.

Comparative table of the digital Wild West

Criterion	WesternFlix Free	OldWest Cinema	Frontier TV
Total catalog	150+ titles	80 restored	120 and growing
Ads per movie	2 × 25 s	1 × 20 s	3 × 15 s (live)
Offline download	Yes (10 titles)	No	No
Maximum quality	1080p	4K scanned	1080p adaptive
Subtitles	ES, EN, PT (+volunteers)	ES, EN (adjustable)	IS, IN
Social function	Tips + lists	Expert mode	Live Chat
Mandatory registration	Optional	Yeah	No (chat only)

Can you feel the crunch of boots on the dry earth yet? Scroll down to Part 3: you'll learn how to install your chosen platform, adjust quality and subtitles, and organize a marathon of duels, stagecoaches, and ballads that will shake the railroad tracks.

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