Software · head to head
IMDb TV (Freevee) vs MUBI
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; MUBI curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
- They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, MUBI covers Curated films.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and MUBI actually diverge.
| Attribute | IMDb TV (Freevee) | MUBI |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $7.99/month |
| Pricing model | free | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv | Web, iOS, Android |
| 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 MUBI
- Curated films
- World cinema
- Documentaries
- Classics
- New releases
- Smart TVs
- Streaming devices
- Account security
Both cover
- 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 MUBI
- Original contentnot MUBI
MUBI
- Watching curated arthouse, independent, and classic international cinemanot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Discovering festival and awards-circuit films not on mainstream platformsnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Getting a free weekly theatrical ticket via MUBI GO in eligible citiesnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Reading editorial film notes and curation alongside streamingnot 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
MUBI
- Curated, rotating catalogue - films leave the service on a schedule rather than staying permanently available
- No live TV or broad back-catalogue - deliberately small, curated library rather than a comprehensive on-demand one
- MUBI GO (free theater ticket plus streaming) is limited to select cities
Pricing, plan by plan
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
MUBI
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the MUBI review.
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 MUBI if
- You need curated films.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want world cinema.
Questions people ask
- Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or MUBI better?
- Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and MUBI 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 MUBI?
- 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 MUBI.
- Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or MUBI run on more platforms?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. MUBI runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
- Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MUBI 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 MUBI is typically brought in for.
- What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that MUBI cannot?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. MUBI covers Curated films, World cinema, Documentaries, Classics. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support, Smart-tv support.