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. We compare the top 6 video on demand (VOD) movie sites, so you can pick the best. If you're new, check out VOD Basics first, or go straight to the film download service Comparison Table below. Just click on the company logo for our independent review and a link to the site.

VOD on Demand
  Table Definitions

.Value Rating = Value
Design Rating = Design
Service Rating = Service

Value Rating: Includes prices at all service levels and our assessment of what you actually get for your money.

Design Rating: Includes how well the website interface is designed and easy to use; there are some really aggravating online VOD sites out there.

Service Rating: This measure of customer service--which includes inventory size and number of recent releases--is the least "scientific" rating, relying mainly on reports we've gathered from the net and personal testing.

Titles: The estimated total number of available VOD film and TV titles.

Phone Support: Only some VOD services offer a real customer service phone number; important as it can be very frustrating and slow trying to use email.

Free Trial: These are only for sites which have subscriptions--most VOD sites are pay per view/purchase.

Rental Prices: In dollars for a typical new title, either streaming or downloaded. (tax not included) for standard films. This does not include volume discounts sometimes offered for paying a year in advance, or lower prices for TV episodes and such--see the individual VOD company reviews for this information.

Ranking of Top Six VOD Film Download/Streaming Sites
Value, Design, and Service   New Film Prices
Online VOD Service Sites Ratings Titles Phone? Free Trial? Subscription "Rent" Purchase Try It /Review

Netflix Review & Link
 
Value Rating
Design Rating
Service Rating
12,000+ yes 14 days $8.99 for 9 VOD hours (plus 1-out DVD rental) included for free NA Visit Netflix VOD Service Site

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Vudu Review & Link
 
Value Rating Design Rating
Service Rating
12,000+ yes none none, but requires $149 box 2.99 (with many .99 specials) 19.99 Visit Vudu VOD Service Site
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Amazon Review & Link
 
Value Rating Design Rating
Service Rating
12,000+ yes none none 2.99

14.99

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CinemaNow Review & Link
 
Value Rating Design Rating
Service Rating
10,000+ no 3 days* optional, $99 per year 2.99 19.99 Visit CinemaNow VOD Service Site
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Apple Itunes Review & Link
 

Value Rating Design Rating
Service Rating
4,000+ no 14 days none 3.99 19.99 Visit Blockbuster VOD Service Site

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Blockbuster Review & Link
 

Value Rating Design Rating
Service Rating
2,000+ no none none 3.99 19.99 Visit Blockbuster VOD Service Site

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Online VOD Service Sites Ratings Titles Phone? Free Trial? Subscription "Rent" Purchase Try It/Review

 

* = free trial listed is only for their subscription option, and does not apply to pay-per-view film titles

 

Online VOD movie rental prices and terms change frequently; check company website for the latest.

 

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