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Amazon Prime Video vs IMDb TV (Freevee)

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IMDb TV (Freevee) logo

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Media & Entertainment

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Prime Video the Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.; IMDb TV (Freevee) free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and IMDb TV (Freevee) differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoIMDb TV (Freevee)
Starting price$8.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv
CategoryEntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
Founded20062019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon Prime Video

  • Video streaming
  • Original content
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • X-Ray features
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • HDR content
  • Dolby Atmos

Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Streaming
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Originals
  • Recommendations
  • Fire devices
  • Amazon account security
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Amazon services
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon Prime Video

  • Entertainment streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Original series viewingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Movie streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Family entertainmentnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Offline viewingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streamingnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Original contentnot Amazon Prime Video

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon Prime Video

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Prime Video

$8.99/month
  • Prime Video$8.99/month
    • Thousands of movies and TV shows
    • Amazon Original series
    • Ad-free viewing
  • Amazon Prime$14.98/month
    • All Prime Video content
    • Free shipping on Amazon
    • Amazon Music Prime

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Prime Video if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original content.
Amazon Prime Video review

Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
  • You also want movies.
IMDb TV (Freevee) review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Amazon Prime Video and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
Does Amazon Prime Video or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month.
What is Amazon Prime Video best used for?
Amazon Prime Video is most often used for entertainment streaming, original series viewing, movie streaming, family entertainment. Of those, entertainment streaming and original series viewing are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Both handle Amazon services, Parental controls, Web support, Ios support.
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