JustWatch

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2014
Developer: JustWatch GmbH
Pricing: Free
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Indexes

Streaming Managers

Overview

JustWatch is a streaming aggregation platform that helps users discover where movies, TV shows, and sports content are available across legal streaming services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the service operates as a search engine and guide that indexes availability across 4,500+ streaming providers worldwide, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, and regional services. The platform serves as a centralized alternative to checking multiple streaming apps individually, allowing users to filter by genre, release year, and other attributes to find content on their preferred services.

Key Features

Streaming Availability Search - Search 90,000+ movies and shows to find which legal streaming platforms offer them in your region
Price Drop Alerts - Receive daily notifications about rental and purchase deals across streaming services
Watchlist Synchronization - Create personal watchlists that sync across devices and receive alerts when titles become available on subscribed services
Service Filtering - Select favorite streaming services and filter content by genre, release year, ratings, and other attributes
Multi-Platform Streaming - Tap to instantly stream content on TV through integrated casting functionality
Comprehensive Content Database - Access trailers, synopses, cast information, and ratings for each title
Legal Streaming Verification - Display only legitimate streaming offers including subscriptions, free ad-supported, rentals, and purchases
Global Coverage - Access streaming availability information across 139 countries with region-specific service listings

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Access to streaming availability search, watchlist creation, price drop alerts, and service filtering across all platforms

Platforms & Requirements

JustWatch is available as a responsive web application at justwatch.com and as native mobile apps for iOS and Android. The web platform is accessible from any modern browser without installation requirements. Mobile apps are available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The service operates in 139 countries with region-specific streaming provider databases, though availability of specific features and providers varies by location.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
HBO Max
Disney+
Apple TV
BBC iPlayer
Rakuten TV
Crunchyroll
Mubi
Shudder
Account synchronization across devices
Watchlist export functionality

Alternatives

App	Difference
Reelgood	Offers similar streaming search with additional features like price history tracking and rental comparisons
JustWatch Media	JustWatch's own B2B advertising platform that helps entertainment companies with marketing strategy using aggregated viewing data
Letterboxd	Social movie database focused on user reviews and ratings rather than streaming availability
Flixable	Specialized streaming search tool with emphasis on Netflix catalog discovery and filtering

Reputation

JustWatch is widely recognized as a convenient solution for discovering streaming availability, with strong user ratings (4.7 out of 5 on app stores based on 528K+ reviews). The platform has grown to over 40 million monthly users across 139 countries as of November 2023, indicating substantial market adoption. Strengths include comprehensive global coverage, intuitive interface, and accurate real-time availability data. Limitations include regional restrictions on JustWatch Pro features, occasional data accuracy issues requiring user feedback submission, and dependence on streaming provider APIs for current information.

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