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Blubrry vs IMDb TV (Freevee)

Blubrry logo

Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IMDb TV (Freevee) logo

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

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: Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month; 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: Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Blubrry and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.

Attributes where Blubrry and IMDb TV (Freevee) differ
AttributeBlubrryIMDb TV (Freevee)
Starting price$12/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, WordpressWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv
Founded20052019

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

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 Blubrry

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot IMDb TV (Freevee)

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streamingnot Blubrry
  • Original contentnot Blubrry

Where each one falls short

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

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

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

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Blubrry if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want distribution.
Blubrry 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 Blubrry or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
Neither clearly leads. Blubrry starts at $12/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, Blubrry or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12/month for Blubrry and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
Does Blubrry or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress. 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. Blubrry starts at $12/month.
What is Blubrry best used for?
Blubrry is most often used for hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included, publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics, running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the professional tier. Of those, hosting a podcast with a managed wordpress site included and publishing to podcast directories with iab compliant statistics are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
What can Blubrry do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Both handle Web support.
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