# Inexpensive Streaming Sticks The Mozilla MatchStick is a Budget-Friendly Chromecast Alernative By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozilla-matchstick References: [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/news/meet-matchstick-mozillas-25-chromecast-alternative/) & [mozilla.org](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/) The Mozilla MatchStick is an affordable HDMI streaming stick that is priced at only $12. Mozilla, known for their speedy Firefox web browser and [recent smartphone](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefox-smartphone)launch have released a video streaming solution that is a less expensive alternative to Google's Chromecast and Apple's Apple TV platforms. While Chromecast will set you back $35, the Mozilla MatchStick offers similar capabilities for a fraction of the price. The product's $12 deal isn't going to be around for long though and is available for a limited time through [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hdmi-streaming-transmitter). Once its limited time offer ends, the product's final price is set at $25, a rate that still manages to beat those of more expensive competitors. MatchStick will run on the Firefox OS and will appeal to fans of the popular Firefox web browser. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-cost Streaming Devices:** The growing interest in affordable streaming sticks creates opportunities for companies to develop and market innovative streaming devices that cater to budget-conscious consumers. - **Alternative to Expensive Streaming Devices:** The emergence of alternative, budget-friendly streaming sticks highlights an opportunity for disruption in the streaming device market. - **Firefox-enabled Streaming Devices:** The release of a streaming stick running on the Firefox OS shows a trend toward creating more affordable and accessible products with open-source software. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Inexpensive streaming sticks create opportunities for consumer electronics companies to innovate in the streaming device market and offer affordable options to consumers. - **Entertainment:** The trend towards lower-cost streaming sticks could disrupt the entertainment industry, as more affordable devices increase access to online streaming content. - **Technology:** The emergence of budget-friendly streaming devices highlights an opportunity for tech companies to develop and market innovative products that cater to a growing interest in low-cost streaming options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Quad-Core Processor Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k.md) - [Low-Cost UHD Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-streaming-box.md) - [Computing-Grade Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-tv-stick-4k.md) - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md) - [Low-Cost Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy.md) - [Hands-Free Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md) - [Low-Cost Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-gaming-console.md)