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IMDb TV (Freevee) vs Starz

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IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Starz logo

Starz

Software

Premium originals and hit series

From
$6.99/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; Starz advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer
  • They diverge on capability: IMDb TV (Freevee) covers TV shows, Starz covers Original series.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IMDb TV (Freevee) and Starz differ
AttributeIMDb TV (Freevee)Starz
Starting priceFree$6.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20191994

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

Only in Starz

  • Original series
  • Exclusive content
  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Roku support

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Movies
  • 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 streamingnot Starz
  • Original contentnot Starz

Starz

  • Drama streamingnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
  • Original series 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

Starz

  • Advertised introductory rate of 4 USD per month applies only for the first 3 months as a limited time offer

Pricing, plan by plan

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Starz

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

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 Starz if

  • You need original series.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want exclusive content.
Starz review

Questions people ask

Is IMDb TV (Freevee) or Starz better?
Neither clearly leads. IMDb TV (Freevee) starts at Free and Starz at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IMDb TV (Freevee) or Starz?
IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IMDb TV (Freevee) and $6.99/month for Starz.
Does IMDb TV (Freevee) or Starz run on more platforms?
IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv. Starz runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Starz starts at $6.99/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 Starz is typically brought in for.
What can IMDb TV (Freevee) do that Starz cannot?
IMDb TV (Freevee) covers TV shows, Originals, Recommendations, Amazon services. Starz covers Original series, Exclusive content, Downloads, Smart TVs. Both handle Streaming, Movies, Parental controls, Web support.
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