Software · head to head
Hulu 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: Hulu the App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.; 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: Hulu covers On-demand streaming, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hulu and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hulu | IMDb TV (Freevee) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $7.99/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 | 2007 | 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 Hulu
- On-demand streaming
- Live TV
- Cloud DVR
- Downloads
- Current episodes
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Mobile devices
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.
Hulu
- TV streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Live TVnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Next-day episodesnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Sportsnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Hulu
- Original contentnot Hulu
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hulu
- The App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.
- The App Store listing states premium network add-ons such as MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ are each available only for an additional monthly fee on top of a Hulu plan.
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
Hulu
$7.99/month- Hulu (With Ads)$7.99/month
- Full library
- Ad-supported
- Hulu (No Ads)$17.99/month
- Full library
- Ad-free
- Downloads
- Hulu + Live TV$76.99/month
- Live TV
- On-demand
- Cloud DVR
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
Which should you pick?
Choose Hulu if
- You need on-demand streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- You also want live tv.
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 Hulu or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hulu starts at $7.99/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, Hulu or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Hulu and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
- Does Hulu or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
- Hulu 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. Hulu starts at $7.99/month.
- What is Hulu best used for?
- Hulu is most often used for tv streaming, live tv, next-day episodes, sports. Of those, tv streaming and live tv are not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
- What can Hulu do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
- Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Live TV, Cloud DVR, Downloads. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.