Software · head to head
IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Kodi
The short version
- 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; Kodi licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
- They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Kodi covers Media playback.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and Kodi actually diverge.
| Attribute | IMDb TV (Freevee) | Kodi |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv |
| Founded | 2019 | 2003 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), 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 Kodi
- Media playback
- Library management
- Add-ons
- Customization
- Remote control
- Smart home
- Streaming services
- Add-ons
Both cover
- 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 Kodi
- Original contentnot Kodi
Kodi
- Media centernot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Home entertainmentnot 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
Kodi
- Licensed under GPLv2, entirely free and open source with no commercial edition
Pricing, plan by plan
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
Kodi
Free- FreeFree
- Open source
- All features
- Add-ons
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 Kodi if
- You need media playback.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
- You also want library management.
Questions people ask
- Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Kodi better?
- Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Kodi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Kodi?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Kodi at Free.
- Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Kodi run on more platforms?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Kodi runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, Ios, Smart-tv.
- Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Kodi is typically brought in for.
- What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Kodi cannot?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Kodi covers Media playback, Library management, Add-ons, Customization. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.