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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Patreon

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IMDb TV (Freevee)

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Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Patreon logo

Patreon

Software

Membership platform for creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Patreon takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Patreon covers Membership tiers.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IMDb TV (Freevee) and Patreon differ
AttributeIMDb TV (Freevee)Patreon
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20192013

Identical on both: starting price (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 Patreon

  • Membership tiers
  • Exclusive content
  • Private podcast feeds
  • Community features
  • Analytics
  • Payment processing
  • Discord
  • Podcast apps

Both cover

  • 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 Patreon
  • Original contentnot Patreon

Patreon

  • Running a paid membership for fans of a creator or podcastnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Selling recurring access to exclusive content and communitynot 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

Patreon

  • Takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • Payment processing, currency conversion and payout fees are charged on top of that 10% and are not quantified on the pricing page
  • The total deduction is therefore not calculable from the pricing page alone, and requires reading a separate support article

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Patreon

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free membership page
    • Basic features
    • Community tools
  • ProFree
    • All free features
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Priority support
  • PremiumFree
    • All Pro features
    • Dedicated partner manager
    • Custom onboarding

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 Patreon if

  • You need membership tiers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want exclusive content.
Patreon review

Questions people ask

Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Patreon better?
Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Patreon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Patreon?
IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Patreon at Free.
Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Patreon run on more platforms?
IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Patreon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Patreon is typically brought in for.
What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Patreon cannot?
IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Patreon covers Membership tiers, Exclusive content, Private podcast feeds, Community features. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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