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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Pluto TV

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IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Pluto TV

Software

Stream movies, TV shows and clips for free

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; Pluto TV pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Originals, Pluto TV covers Live TV channels.

Where they differ

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

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

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)

  • Originals
  • Amazon services
  • Fire devices
  • Amazon account security

Only in Pluto TV

  • Live TV channels
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account management
  • Roku support

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Recommendations
  • Parental controls
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Fire-tv support

What people use each for

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

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streaming
  • Original contentnot Pluto TV

Pluto TV

  • Free streaming
  • Live TVnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • On-demand contentnot IMDb TV (Freevee)

Both are used for free streaming, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Pluto TV

  • Pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Pluto TV

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Live channels
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if

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

Choose Pluto TV if

  • You need live tv channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want smart tvs.
Pluto TV review

Questions people ask

Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Pluto TV better?
Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Pluto TV at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Pluto TV?
IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Pluto TV at Free.
Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Pluto TV run on more platforms?
IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Pluto TV runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-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, original content is not what Pluto TV is typically brought in for.
What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Pluto TV cannot?
IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Originals, Amazon services, Fire devices, Amazon account security. Pluto TV covers Live TV channels, Smart TVs, Streaming devices, Account management. Both handle Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Recommendations.
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