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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Showtime

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IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Showtime

Software

Signature entertainment and sports

From
$10.99/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; Showtime showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers TV shows, Showtime covers Original series.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IMDb TV (Freevee) and Showtime differ
AttributeIMDb TV (Freevee)Showtime
Starting priceFree$10.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20191983

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)

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

Only in Showtime

  • Original series
  • Sports
  • Live events
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Content filtering

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Movies
  • 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 Showtime
  • Original contentnot Showtime

Showtime

  • Premium streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Sports watchingnot 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

Showtime

  • Showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription period rather than immediately, with continued access through the paid period, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Showtime

$10.99/month
  • Showtime Standalone$10.99/month
    • Original content
    • Ad-free

Which should you pick?

Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if

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

Choose Showtime if

  • You need original series.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want sports.
Showtime review

Questions people ask

Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Showtime better?
Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Showtime at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Showtime?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $10.99/month for Showtime.
Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Showtime run on more platforms?
IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Showtime 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. Showtime starts at $10.99/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 Showtime is typically brought in for.
What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Showtime cannot?
IMDb TV (Freevee) covers TV shows, Originals, Recommendations, Amazon services. Showtime covers Original series, Sports, Live events, Smart TVs. Both handle Streaming, Movies, Web support, Ios support.
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