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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Paramount+

IMDb TV (Freevee) logo

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paramount+ logo

Paramount+

Software

A mountain of entertainment

From
$5.99/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; Paramount+ the App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, Paramount+ covers Live sports.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IMDb TV (Freevee) and Paramount+ differ
AttributeIMDb TV (Freevee)Paramount+
Starting priceFree$5.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20192021

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)

  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Originals
  • Recommendations
  • Amazon services
  • Fire devices
  • Amazon account security
  • Fire-tv support

Only in Paramount+

  • Live sports
  • CBS shows
  • Nickelodeon
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Profile management

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • 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 Paramount+
  • Original contentnot Paramount+

Paramount+

  • TV streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Sportsnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Kids contentnot 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

Paramount+

  • The App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states the base Paramount+ plan carries ads and does not include ad-free viewing, offline downloads, or a local CBS station live stream, which are reserved for the Premium plan.

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Paramount+

$5.99/month
  • Essential$5.99/month
    • Limited ads
    • Full library
  • With Showtime$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Showtime
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if

  • You need movies.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
  • You also want tv shows.
IMDb TV (Freevee) review

Choose Paramount+ if

  • You need live sports.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want cbs shows.
Paramount+ review

Questions people ask

Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Paramount+ better?
Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Paramount+ at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Paramount+?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $5.99/month for Paramount+.
Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Paramount+ run on more platforms?
IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/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 Paramount+ is typically brought in for.
What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Paramount+ cannot?
IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, TV shows, Originals, Recommendations. Paramount+ covers Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon, Smart TVs. Both handle Streaming, Parental controls, Web support, Ios support.
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