Media & Entertainment · head to head
HBO Max vs IMDb TV (Freevee)
HBO Max
Media & Entertainment
Stream iconic series, movies, and Max Originals
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Media & Entertainment
Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: HBO Max three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/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: HBO Max covers Downloads, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which HBO Max and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.
| Attribute | HBO Max | IMDb TV (Freevee) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv |
| Founded | 2020 | 2019 |
Identical on both: 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 HBO Max
- Downloads
- Profiles
- HBO content
- Max Originals
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Mobile devices
- Profile locks
Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Movies
- TV shows
- Originals
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
- Fire-tv support
Both cover
- Streaming
- 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.
HBO Max
- Premium streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- HBO contentnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Original seriesnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot HBO Max
- Original contentnot HBO Max
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
HBO Max
- Three subscription tiers: Basic With Ads at 10.99 USD/month, Standard at 18.49 USD/month, Premium at 22.99 USD/month
- The cheapest tier is ad supported; ad-free viewing requires the Standard tier or above
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
HBO Max
$9.99/month- With Ads$9.99/month
- Full HD
- Ad-supported
- 2 devices
- Ad-Free$15.99/month
- Full HD
- Ad-free
- 2 devices
- Ultimate Ad-Free$19.99/month
- 4K UHD
- Dolby Atmos
- 4 devices
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose HBO Max if
- You need downloads.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- You also want profiles.
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 HBO Max or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
- Neither clearly leads. HBO Max starts at $9.99/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, HBO Max or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for HBO Max and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
- Does HBO Max or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
- HBO Max runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. 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. HBO Max starts at $9.99/month.
- What is HBO Max best used for?
- HBO Max is most often used for premium streaming, hbo content, original series. Of those, premium streaming and hbo content are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
- What can HBO Max do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
- HBO Max covers Downloads, Profiles, HBO content, Max Originals. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, TV shows, Originals, Recommendations. Both handle Streaming, Parental controls, Web support, Ios support.