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Tubi vs IMDb TV (Freevee)

Tubi logo

Tubi

Software

Watch movies and TV shows for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IMDb TV (Freevee) logo

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Software

Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tubi the App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Tubi covers Full catalog, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Tubi and IMDb TV (Freevee) differ
AttributeTubiIMDb TV (Freevee)
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv
Founded20142019

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 Tubi

  • Full catalog
  • Search
  • Watchlist
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Content filtering
  • Account management
  • Roku support

Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Originals
  • Amazon services
  • Fire devices
  • Amazon account security
  • Parental controls

Both cover

  • Streaming
  • Recommendations
  • 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.

Tubi

  • Free streaming
  • Content discoverynot IMDb TV (Freevee)

IMDb TV (Freevee)

  • Free streaming
  • Original contentnot Tubi

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.

Tubi

  • The App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Tubi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full catalog
    • Ad-supported

IMDb TV (Freevee)

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Ad-supported

Which should you pick?

Choose Tubi if

  • You need full catalog.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want search.
Tubi review

Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if

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

Questions people ask

Is Tubi or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
Neither clearly leads. Tubi starts at Free and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tubi or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
Tubi starts at Free and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free.
Does Tubi or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
Tubi runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
Can I use Tubi for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tubi best used for?
Tubi is most often used for free streaming, content discovery. Of those, content discovery is not what IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
What can Tubi do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
Tubi covers Full catalog, Search, Watchlist, Smart TVs. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Movies, TV shows, Originals, Amazon services. Both handle Streaming, Recommendations, Web support, Ios support.
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