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Chartable vs IMDb TV (Freevee)

Chartable logo

Chartable

Software

Podcast analytics and attribution platform

From
Free
Rated
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IMDb TV (Freevee) logo

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Chartable shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters; 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: Chartable covers Download analytics, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Chartable and IMDb TV (Freevee) differ
AttributeChartableIMDb TV (Freevee)
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv
Founded20172019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Chartable

  • Download analytics
  • Chart rankings
  • SmartLinks tracking
  • Attribution
  • SmartPromos
  • Cross-promotion analytics
  • All podcast platforms
  • Advertising networks

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.

Chartable

  • Podcast analyticsnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Marketing attributionnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Chart trackingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Growth measurementnot IMDb TV (Freevee)

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streamingnot Chartable
  • Original contentnot Chartable

Where each one falls short

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

Chartable

  • Shut down on 12 December 2024. Spotify, which acquired Chartable in February 2022, announced the closure on 27 September 2024 and folded parts of it into Spotify for Podcasters
  • The tracking prefixes no longer function, and shows still carrying one need it removed
  • chartable.com now redirects to Spotify's Megaphone site

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

Chartable

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chart tracking
    • Basic analytics
    • 1 podcast
  • Indie$20/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • SmartLinks
    • Attribution
  • Team$100/month
    • Multiple podcasts
    • SmartPromos
    • Team access
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited podcasts
    • Custom integrations
    • API access

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartable if

  • You need download analytics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want chart rankings.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Chartable or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartable starts at Free and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartable or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
Chartable starts at Free and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free.
Does Chartable or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
Chartable runs on Web. IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
Can I use Chartable for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Chartable best used for?
Chartable is most often used for podcast analytics, marketing attribution, chart tracking, growth measurement. Of those, podcast analytics and marketing attribution are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
What can Chartable do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
Chartable covers Download analytics, Chart rankings, SmartLinks tracking, Attribution. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Both handle Web support.

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