Software · head to head
IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Hulu
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; 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.
- They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Hulu covers On-demand streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and Hulu actually diverge.
| Attribute | IMDb TV (Freevee) | Hulu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $7.99/month |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles |
| Founded | 2019 | 2007 |
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)
- Streaming
- Movies
- TV shows
- Originals
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Only in Hulu
- On-demand streaming
- Live TV
- Cloud DVR
- Downloads
- Current episodes
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Mobile devices
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.
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Hulu
- Original contentnot Hulu
Hulu
- TV streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Live TVnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Next-day episodesnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Sportsnot 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
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.
Pricing, plan by plan
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
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
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 Hulu if
- You need on-demand streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- You also want live tv.
Questions people ask
- Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Hulu better?
- Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Hulu at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Hulu?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $7.99/month for Hulu.
- Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Hulu run on more platforms?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Hulu runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
- 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 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 Hulu is typically brought in for.
- What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Hulu cannot?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Live TV, Cloud DVR, Downloads. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.