Media & Entertainment · head to head
Crunchyroll vs IMDb TV (Freevee)
Crunchyroll
Media & Entertainment
The world's largest anime streaming platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Media & Entertainment
Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Crunchyroll the App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.; 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: Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crunchyroll and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crunchyroll | IMDb TV (Freevee) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv |
| Founded | 2006 | 2019 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment).
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 Crunchyroll
- Anime streaming
- Simulcasts
- Manga
- Games
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Profile management
- Gaming-consoles support
Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Streaming
- Movies
- TV shows
- Originals
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Both cover
- Parental controls
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
- Smart-tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Crunchyroll
- Anime watchingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Manga readingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Crunchyroll
- Original contentnot Crunchyroll
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Crunchyroll
- The App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.
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
Crunchyroll
Free- FreeFree
- Limited anime
- Ads
- Fan$7.99/month
- Ad-free
- Simulcasts
- Mega Fan$9.99/month
- Offline viewing
- 4 streams
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose Crunchyroll if
- You need anime streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- You also want simulcasts.
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 Crunchyroll or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crunchyroll 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, Crunchyroll or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
- Crunchyroll starts at Free and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free.
- Does Crunchyroll or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
- Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
- Can I use Crunchyroll for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Crunchyroll best used for?
- Crunchyroll is most often used for anime watching, manga reading. Of those, anime watching and manga reading are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
- What can Crunchyroll do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
- Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.