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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Netflix

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IMDb TV (Freevee)

Media & Entertainment

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Netflix

Entertainment

Watch TV shows and movies anytime, anywhere

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Netflix the entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Netflix covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IMDb TV (Freevee) and Netflix actually diverge.

Attributes where IMDb TV (Freevee) and Netflix differ
AttributeIMDb TV (Freevee)Netflix
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices
CategoryMedia & EntertainmentEntertainment
Founded20191997

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Netflix

  • Video streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Original content
  • Multi-device support
  • Auto-play next episode
  • Smart TVs

Both cover

  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streamingnot Netflix
  • Original contentnot Netflix

Netflix

  • Streaming films and series on demand across TVs, phones and browsersnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Downloading titles for offline viewing on a limited number of devicesnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Playing Netflix mobile games included with a subscriptionnot 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

Netflix

  • The entry plan caps video at 720p and allows one simultaneous stream and one download device
  • 1080p and two simultaneous streams require the Standard plan
  • 4K Ultra HD, HDR and spatial audio are restricted to the Premium plan, which allows 4 streams and 6 download devices
  • Netflix states an account is for people who live together in a single household, so viewers outside the home need a paid extra member slot
  • Plan prices and availability differ by country and change when Netflix is bought through a partner package or add-on

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Netflix

$6.99/month
  • Standard with ads$6.99/month
    • All but a few movies and TV shows
    • Unlimited ad-free series and movies
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
  • Standard$15.49/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in HD
  • Premium$22.99/month
    • All Netflix movies and TV shows
    • Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
    • Watch in Ultra HD

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.
IMDb TV (Freevee) review

Choose Netflix if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Netflix review

Questions people ask

Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Netflix better?
Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Netflix at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Netflix?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $6.99/month for Netflix.
Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Netflix run on more platforms?
IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Netflix runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Streaming-devices.
Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Netflix starts at $6.99/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 Netflix is typically brought in for.
What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Netflix cannot?
IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Netflix covers Video streaming, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles, Personalized recommendations. Both handle Parental controls, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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