Netflix vs Lovefilm
Netflix vs Lovefilm – Catalogue
Netflix's catalogue certainly doesn’t feel as substantial as Lovefilm’s. It’s disappointingly out of date, too, with only a couple of titles in the ‘Recently Added’ section having been released in the last six months. The wide selection of both British and American TV shows is nice, though.
And while it may not have as much content as Lovefilm, Netflix's recommendation engine is great at guiding you to the things you'll want to watch, serving up mind-bogglingly precise suggestions. "BAFTA Award-Winning Cerebral Films," anyone?
However, Lovefilm’s movie library is substantially larger than Netflix’s, with a higher concentration of up-to-date quality content. And that’s before you even consider the 70,000 extra titles that are available as discs through the post (for a higher subscription charge).
Winner: Lovefilm
Comments
CrisisWolf
1 year ago
Clearly missing one vital components.
Most of the LoveFilm library is extra at £2.50 to £3.50 on top of your subscription, where as NetFlix is all in for everything in their library.
I'd rather not pay £3.50 to LoveFilm for sub-DVD quality, I'd go to Apple or Google for that one off payment.
Arggers
1 year ago
I've got Lovefilm's usual subscription, rather than the streaming-only service.
It suits my needs thanks to the ability to hire games (great for the kids) and the discs (great so the missus can watch a DVD while in the kitchen)
Streaming is nothing more than a bonus for me but works fine through the PS3 when used, and at no extra charge. I'd be happier with a little more content, mind. It does take up the same tv as satellite though, so it is only a "if-there's-nothing-on-tv" option.
Perhaps if I ever bought a tablet I'd consider Netflix, but at the moment for £11 a month Lovefilm does all I need.
Damian_125
1 year ago
Knowhow Movies, a new VOD service, looks like it might just take on both... and win.
Bauermeister
5 weeks ago
If you go to www.unotelly.com - you can use their service to get access to Netflix US content - it's got much better content on it.