Software · head to head
Discovery+ vs IMDb TV (Freevee)
The short version
- Only IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD 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: Discovery+ covers Unscripted content, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Discovery+ and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.
| Attribute | Discovery+ | IMDb TV (Freevee) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv |
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
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 Discovery+
- Unscripted content
- Reality TV
- Downloads
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account security
- Roku support
Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Movies
- TV shows
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Both cover
- Streaming
- Originals
- Parental controls
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
- Smart-tv support
- Fire-tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Discovery+
- Unscripted streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Reality TV watchingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Discovery+
- Original contentnot Discovery+
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Discovery+
- Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD 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
Pricing, plan by plan
Discovery+
$4.99/month- Standard$4.99/month
- HD
- Ad-supported
- Premium$8.99/month
- 4K
- Ad-free
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose Discovery+ if
- You need unscripted content.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want reality tv.
Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if
- You need movies.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
- You also want tv shows.
Questions people ask
- Is Discovery+ or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
- Neither clearly leads. Discovery+ starts at $4.99/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, Discovery+ or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Discovery+ and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
- Does Discovery+ or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
- Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, 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. Discovery+ starts at $4.99/month.
- What is Discovery+ best used for?
- Discovery+ is most often used for unscripted streaming, reality tv watching. Of those, unscripted streaming and reality tv watching are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
- What can Discovery+ do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
- Discovery+ covers Unscripted content, Reality TV, Downloads, Smart TVs. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, TV shows, Recommendations, Amazon services. Both handle Streaming, Originals, Parental controls, Web support.