Is IMDb or Netflix free?

IMDb can be used for free (free). Netflix is paid.

Do I need to install IMDb or Netflix?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

Look up any film, show or actor, with ratings and trivia.

Stream movies, series and documentaries.

IMDb

Netflix

IMDb holds cast lists, user ratings, trailers and watchlists for movies and TV.

Netflix streams a large catalog of films and shows, plus originals made by the company.

Apps that do a similar job, closest matches first.

Letterboxd
Log the films you watch and follow friends' taste.
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MUBI
A streaming service for a curated set of films.
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Vidmoat
Hosted AI video editor: describe the edit in chat, review it on a real timeline, render MP4. Works in the browser, on Telegram (@vidmoat_bot) and over MCP.
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Plex
Watch your own library, plus free movies and shows.
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Zoom
Video meetings that start from a link.
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Google Meet
Video calls from a browser, tied to a Google account.
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