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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Roku

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IMDb TV (Freevee)

Media & Entertainment

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Roku

Media & Entertainment

Streaming made simple

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; Roku roku takes a 20 percent cut of all revenue channel publishers receive through Roku Pay (purchases, subscriptions, ads), paying out the remaining 80 percent no later than 60 days after the end of the month the payment was received, with non-US partners restricted to PayPal or wire transfer (ACH/direct deposit is US-only) and bank fees applying to wire and ACH payouts (archived developer documentation, 2 May 2021)
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Roku covers Streaming aggregation.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IMDb TV (Freevee) and Roku differ
AttributeIMDb TV (Freevee)Roku
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tvRoku-devices, Smart-tv, Ios, Android
Founded20192002

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment).

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 Roku

  • Streaming aggregation
  • Free content
  • Voice search
  • Private listening
  • All major streaming apps
  • Smart home
  • PIN protection
  • Roku-devices support

Both cover

  • Parental controls
  • 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 Roku
  • Original contentnot Roku

Roku

  • TV streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Content discoverynot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Free entertainmentnot 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

Roku

  • Roku takes a 20 percent cut of all revenue channel publishers receive through Roku Pay (purchases, subscriptions, ads), paying out the remaining 80 percent no later than 60 days after the end of the month the payment was received, with non-US partners restricted to PayPal or wire transfer (ACH/direct deposit is US-only) and bank fees applying to wire and ACH payouts (archived developer documentation, 2 May 2021)

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Roku

Free
  • FreeFree
    • The Roku Channel
    • Free content
    • Ad-supported

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 Roku if

  • You need streaming aggregation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Roku-devices, Smart-tv, Ios, Android.
  • You also want free content.
Roku review

Questions people ask

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