Who should use Channel Surfer?

Channel Surfer is a consumer product built for youTube users seeking a TV-like experience.

Does Channel Surfer have a free plan?

Yes — Channel Surfer is free to use.

What platforms does Channel Surfer run on?

Channel Surfer runs on the web.

Is Channel Surfer still active?

PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify Channel Surfer as active.

What tools are similar to Channel Surfer?

Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include ClearTube, Channel Profiler, and MeTube - Your Channels Only.

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Channel Surfer

channelsurfer.tvVideo streaming & playback

Channel Surfer is a web application that transforms your YouTube subscriptions into a retro cable TV experience. Users can import their channels, tune in, and enjoy continuous playback in a nostalgic interface, making YouTube browsing more engaging and effortless.

Free

WebCloud-managed

Visit channelsurfer.tv

Overview

4 features

In the Video streaming & playback space, Channel Surfer takes a focused approach. It focuses on making YouTube viewing feel like traditional channel surfing for a seamless, nostalgic experience. Channel Surfer is a consumer product aimed at youTube users seeking a TV-like experience. Channel Surfer is free to use. It runs on the web.

Channel Surfer first shipped in 2024. Among its 4 catalogued features are youTube integration, channel import, and continuous play.

YouTube integration
Channel import
Continuous play
Retro TV interface

Built with & integrations

Framework: nextjs
Hosting: cloudflare
Auth: clerk
Runs on: BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

LicenseProprietary

Verified signals

HTTPS Free tier

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

IndexedJun 27, 6:21 PM
Listing verified by the PulseGate indexer
Source: PulseGate indexerOpen ↗

Frequently asked questions about Channel Surfer

What is Channel Surfer?: Channel Surfer focuses on making YouTube viewing feel like traditional channel surfing for a seamless, nostalgic experience. It is catalogued under Video streaming & playback on PulseGate.
Who should use Channel Surfer?: Channel Surfer is a consumer product built for youTube users seeking a TV-like experience.
Does Channel Surfer have a free plan?: Yes — Channel Surfer is free to use.
What platforms does Channel Surfer run on?: Channel Surfer runs on the web.
Is Channel Surfer still active?: PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify Channel Surfer as active.
What tools are similar to Channel Surfer?: Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include ClearTube, Channel Profiler, and MeTube - Your Channels Only.ClearTube Channel Profiler MeTube - Your Channels Only
How long has Channel Surfer been around?: Channel Surfer first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: Jul 20, 2024
Activity: 🟢 Active
Status: 🟢 Active
Built for: YouTube users seeking a TV-like experience
Model: B2C
Solves: Making YouTube viewing feel like traditional channel surfing for a seamless, nostalgic experience.

Developer

Channelsurfer

Live coverage

Confidence: High · 94
Indexed: Jun 27, 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Activity: Active
First seen: Jul 2024
Last seen: 3w ago

Identity audit (9)

Entity ID: cmqwotete0b797dz0awa8oxol
Slug: channel-surfer-watch-youtube-like-it-s-cable-tv-channelsurfer-tv
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state: Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: Jun 27, 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated: Jun 27, 2026
Canonical URL: https://channelsurfer.tv/

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