Software · head to head
IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Discovery+
The short version
- Only IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
- They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, Discovery+ covers Unscripted content.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and Discovery+ actually diverge.
| Attribute | IMDb TV (Freevee) | Discovery+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $4.99/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv |
| Founded | 2019 | 2020 |
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 IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Movies
- TV shows
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Only in Discovery+
- Unscripted content
- Reality TV
- Downloads
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account security
- Roku support
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.
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Discovery+
- Original contentnot Discovery+
Discovery+
- Unscripted streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Reality TV watchingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Discovery+
- Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
Pricing, plan by plan
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
Discovery+
$4.99/month- Standard$4.99/month
- HD
- Ad-supported
- Premium$8.99/month
- 4K
- Ad-free
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Discovery+ if
- You need unscripted content.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want reality tv.
Questions people ask
- Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Discovery+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Discovery+ at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Discovery+?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $4.99/month for Discovery+.
- Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Discovery+ run on more platforms?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, 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 IMDb TV (Freevee) best used for?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) is most often used for free streaming, original content. Of those, free streaming and original content are not what Discovery+ is typically brought in for.
- What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Discovery+ cannot?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, TV shows, Recommendations, Amazon services. Discovery+ covers Unscripted content, Reality TV, Downloads, Smart TVs. Both handle Streaming, Originals, Parental controls, Web support.