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Amazon Freevee merged into Prime Video (Jan 2025)— see Prime Video for current status.
Amazon Freevee

Amazon Freevee

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Freevee offered consumers free access to premium video content in exchange for ads, while giving advertisers access to Amazon's first-party shopper data for highly targeted, measurable streaming TV campaigns.

Last updated Jul 13, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2019
HQ
Seattle, Washington, United States
Parent
Connections
15

At a glance

Employees
1001-5000
Funding
$10M
Stock
AMZN
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About

Amazon's dedicated free, ad-supported streaming brand, positioned as a premium AVOD competitor leveraging Amazon's first-party data and distribution scale before being absorbed into Prime Video.

Amazon Freevee was a free, ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming service operated by Amazon. Originally launched as IMDb TV in 2019, the service was rebranded as Amazon Freevee in April 2022 to strengthen its identity as a standalone streaming destination. It offered a broad library of licensed movies, television series, and Amazon Freevee Originals — all available at no cost to viewers in exchange for watching advertisements. The service was available in the United States and select international markets, accessible via the Amazon Prime Video app, Fire TV devices, and other connected platforms. In the AdTech ecosystem, Amazon Freevee represented a significant player in the rapidly growing AVOD segment, competing directly with services like Tubi, Pluto TV, and Peacock's free tier. Amazon monetized the service through its own advertising infrastructure, including Amazon DSP and streaming TV ads, giving advertisers access to Amazon's first-party shopper data for highly targeted campaigns. This made Freevee a compelling proposition for brands seeking premium video inventory with measurable, commerce-linked outcomes. In August 2025, Amazon retired the Freevee brand and folded its content and ad-supported functionality directly into Prime Video as a free, ad-supported tier. This move mirrored a broader industry trend of consolidating AVOD offerings within larger streaming platforms. The Freevee brand ceased to exist as a distinct entity, with its legacy living on through Prime Video's expanded free and ad-supported content layer.

Business model

Ad-Supported Streaming (AVOD)

Target market

Consumer (B2C) and Advertisers (B2B)

What they offer

  • Amazon Freevee Originals

    Exclusive original series and movies produced for the Freevee platform, including reboots and new scripted content.

  • Licensed Content Library

    A broad catalog of licensed movies and TV shows available free with ads across genres.

  • Streaming TV Ads

    Ad inventory sold through Amazon's advertising platform, enabling brands to reach Freevee audiences with targeted video ads.

  • Amazon DSP Integration

    Programmatic ad buying via Amazon's Demand-Side Platform, leveraging first-party shopping and behavioral data for audience targeting.

  • Fire TV & Prime Video Integration

    Freevee content was deeply integrated into Fire TV devices and the Prime Video app, maximizing distribution reach.

Key features

Free, ad-supported access to movies and TV showsAmazon first-party data targeting for advertisersOriginal programming (Freevee Originals)Integration with Prime Video and Fire TV ecosystemProgrammatic ad buying via Amazon DSPAvailable across web, mobile, smart TVs, and Fire TV devices

Use cases

Brand advertisers running targeted streaming TV campaignsPerformance marketers linking video ad exposure to Amazon purchase dataConsumers accessing free premium video content without a subscriptionAdvertisers reaching cord-cutters and streaming-first audiences at scale

Customer segments

National brand advertisersDirect-to-consumer (DTC) brandsRetail and e-commerce advertisersAd agencies and media buyersStreaming content consumers seeking free options

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)Amazon DSPAmazon Advertising PlatformFire TV OSServer-side ad insertion (SSAI)Amazon Publisher Services

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPADAA AdChoices

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 2019 · Founded
  2. 2022Renamed from IMDB TV Ads
  3. 2025Merged into Prime Video3 sources
Connection details
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