Media & Entertainment · head to head
IMDb TV (Freevee) vs ESPN+
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Media & Entertainment
Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
ESPN+
Media & Entertainment
Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content
- From
- $10.99/month
- Rated
- -
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; ESPN+ the App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.
- They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, ESPN+ covers Live sports.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and ESPN+ actually diverge.
| Attribute | IMDb TV (Freevee) | ESPN+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $10.99/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 | 2018 |
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 IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Streaming
- Movies
- TV shows
- Originals
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Only in ESPN+
- Live sports
- Original shows
- Exclusive content
- Replays
- Analysis
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account security
Both cover
- 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 ESPN+
- Original contentnot ESPN+
ESPN+
- Sports streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Live event 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
ESPN+
- The App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.
Pricing, plan by plan
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
ESPN+
$10.99/month- ESPN+$10.99/month
- Live sports
- Exclusive content
- Original shows
- Bundle$13.99/month
- ESPN+
- Disney+
- Hulu
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose ESPN+ if
- You need live sports.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want original shows.
Questions people ask
- Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or ESPN+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and ESPN+ at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or ESPN+?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $10.99/month for ESPN+.
- Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or ESPN+ run on more platforms?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. ESPN+ 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. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/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 ESPN+ is typically brought in for.
- What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that ESPN+ cannot?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.