For sorting through the daily flood of entertainment and culture stories, Uproxx offers lively reporting, criticism and recommendations with a distinct editorial voice.
Uproxx included for comparison — click any alternative to jump to its full breakdown below.
| Alternative | Pricing | License | Built for | Founded | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uproxx Current | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Communities Everyday Users | 2008 | The one you're replacing |
| Mashable | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Everyday Users Gamers | 2005 | Internet culture and entertainment trends |
| Variety | $0.00Freemium | Proprietary | Small Business Enterprise | 1905 | Hollywood industry and awards news |
| Refinery29 | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Everyday Users Shoppers | 2005 | Women-focused culture and entertainment |
| Gizmodo | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Everyday Users Gamers | 2002 | Tech-inflected culture and commentary |
| Entertainment Tonight | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Communities Everyday Users | 1981 | Celebrity news and interviews |
| Man of Many | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Everyday Users Shoppers | 2012 | Men’s lifestyle and entertainment |
Filter by pricing model or license — every entry is one we’d consider a real replacement.
For readers tracking technology, internet culture, entertainment, and shopping deals, Mashable offers a quick daily scan. It is strongest at turning online trends and consumer-tech news into approachable stories.
Variety is an entertainment trade publication covering film, television, music and digital media. It is particularly good at breaking Hollywood business news and tracking awards, casting and box-office activity.
Style-conscious readers reach for Refinery29 for fashion, beauty, entertainment, and cultural coverage framed around women’s lives. It is particularly good at making trends and social conversations approachable without turning them into dry analysis.
Keeping up with fast-moving gadgets and online culture is easier with Gizmodo, whose concise reporting and opinionated voice suit casual daily reading.
Pop-culture followers reach for Entertainment Tonight when they want quick celebrity updates, red-carpet coverage, and interview clips from a familiar entertainment-news brand.
Finding worthwhile watches, gear, style and entertainment coverage is easier with Man of Many, an Australian publication particularly strong on buying guides and enthusiast culture.
