Rating of the best online cinemas for 2020

The global pandemic and security concerns around the world have spurred the expansion of the teleworking and distance learning sectors. Representatives of many professions go into the framework of personal space and home lifestyle.

In the opinion of the great Mark Tullius Cicero, "that person has the right to be called free, who, at least occasionally, is idle." The progress and priorities of contemporaries guide humanity along the path of maximizing the release of time resources, which are devoted to enjoyable activities and hobbies.

Leisure is as individual as the person himself. The latest technologies and gadgets make the entertainment industry endless possibilities. What could be more beautiful than a home environment with a family and watching an interesting movie? Only an exciting series, however, as well as a loving detective story or a play from the film fund.
Comfort, excellent playback quality, sound and a huge selection are attracting more and more home leisure lovers to the audience of online cinemas.

How to choose the right Internet resource

There are no strict recommendations on this score. A few criteria are enough to take the first step, then you can change the site and choose the best individual option.

Quality

In this section, you should decide on the device on which the viewing will take place. If preference is given to Smart TV, then you need to inquire before making a payment, in what resolution the demonstration is being conducted. Film gourmets put quality first.

The cost

All existing online cinemas can be roughly divided into:

1. paid;
2. with free access.

Some resources offer free use of most of the existing catalog, but put, for example, new items in the paid category.
There are the following categories of formats:

• Advertising Video on Demand - AvoD with abundant advertising, but free use;
• Subscription Video on Demand - SvoD with a user subscription for a certain period and viewing any content;
• Transactional Video on Demand - renting a movie by a user for a specific period or a specified number of views;
• Electronic Sell Through - buying content with unlimited viewing, both in terms of quantity and time.

Forbes magazine notes that Western countries consider paid access to be the norm, which has become a tradition, while Russian viewers watch online at home for free, not paying attention to the abundance of advertising.

Number of connected devices

For families or couples with strict thematic preferences, it is more convenient to use content while viewing it on multiple gadgets. The criterion is of particular importance in families with children, in several age groups.

Selection errors

For a budget viewer, unlike an ordinary American or European, the subscription price can hit the pocket. Care should be taken in the first steps, not wasting the family budget under the influence of a thirst for spectacles.
Service in Russia today is distinguished by a set of specific content for each video hosting. It is difficult to cover the endless, there is always a lack of position that is present in another paid portal.

The limited time frame for watching new episodes is an economic use of many resources. Forecasts promise a rise in prices for in-demand content. It often turns out that by subscribing and choosing a movie, there is a need for additional payment, there may be several reasons. It is also impossible to guarantee that the expected quality will correspond to the declared one, since guarantees are not considered unilaterally.

Best Online Cinemas

The rating of popular online movie theaters is based on user reviews, user-friendliness of interfaces, volumes of media libraries and subscription costs, or free access.

Free online home viewing services

TVigle

The resource allows you to do views for free, if there is no deactivation of commercials.

The electronic catalog is regularly updated, including new series.

• HD 1080 quality provides excellent picture;
• one account is enough for broadcasting on several devices, which is very convenient for separate viewing for children and adults;
• cartoons are presented with a separation of age categories;
• 15 sections of Russian cinema;
• a large selection of trailers;
• series are presented in 14 positions;
• 6 points of various programs;
• availability of video lessons;
• 10 directions of music;
• hobby section;
• the resource has been operating since 2007;
• there are news and review programs;
• with the possibility of placing an author's video;
• the list of thematic collections will satisfy the search of any user;
• news and relevant topics are presented in social networks;
• registration is not required;
• views on any device from smartphone to SmartTV;
• TVigle's cooperation with major film industry companies over the years;
• for all ages.

• advertising model.

TVzavr

Convenient service with free content and low-cost subscription rentals in all genres.

• over 4000 positions;
• family viewing and documentary work;
• wide selection of children;
• loyalty programs - customer bonus accounts;
• payment by points;
• rich thematic collections;
• adaptation for viewers with hearing impairment;
• excellent filter for years, genre, country of production, language;
• the youth direction is well represented;
• for iOS devices, media players, Android, Smart TV;
• with a trial subscription;
• a test period for 1 ruble;
• affordable price.

• new items for additional payment;
• technical support "hangs" on simple questions from users;
• some major studio releases are missing.

ivi

Free use of most of the content bribes users, while the resolution leaves much to be desired. New items and tops come with payment.

• the audience is approaching 50 million people;
• collaboration with six Hollywood film studios;
• 80,000 catalog units;
• the cinema occupies a share of almost a quarter of the entire Russian market;
• user-friendly interface divided into categories;
• creation of individual preference selections;
• fully licensed content;
• a media library for all ages;
• rent and purchase in an accessible format.

• unsuccessful implementation of the rewind function;
• limited list of TV channels.

more.tv

The resource has existed since September 2019. The main vector of hosting is domestic video. The media library also includes foreign films.

• convenient filters and selection in the interface;
• breakdown of channels by genre;
• availability of a TV program for a week;
• a wide variety of children's cartoons;
• regular catalog replenishment;
• registration through social networks;
• pre-premiere screenings;
• one-for-all subscription;
• a week of free subscription;
• the sports direction is widely represented.

• there is no search by actors, duration, rating;
• the series is not added to the "favorites".

ShowJet

At first, the site operated according to an advertising model, but today, having existed for 4 years, it is a free resource and without advertising. The viewer will find here only foreign films, but from all over the world.

• with a brief overview of the plot;
• with a selection of similar topics;
• two thirds of the content can be obtained without payment and only one third will have to pay from 10 to 15 rubles;
• own recording studio;
• great sound and subtitles;
• carefully formed media library with a high ranking of positions;
• connection in the amount of 5 devices;
• news updates.

• limited catalog;
• not enough classic genre.

Paid resources

Google Play Movie

The market offers a choice by genre, popularity and novelty. Children's categories are broken down by age. For viewing, you can use both a tablet or smartphone, and a TV.

• downloading offline at an affordable price;
• position of the "wishlist" for awaiting release of films, with the function of notification of availability;
• a convenient application in a smartphone with maintaining a list of views and generating recommendations;
• position of parental control in settings with age limit;
• a great way to learn or update your knowledge of a foreign language, with the ability to display subtitles;
• availability of bonuses;
• section of audiobooks, with the addition of new products.

• absent.

Kinopoisk

Viewers know the popular movie magazine of the same name, which has become an excellent foundation for opening an online cinema.

• subscription with access to an extensive database of TV series and films;
• broadcast to a large screen in good quality;
• several scoring options;
• the ability to stop viewing and then continue from the specified place;
• 30-day free access available;
• new episodes on the day of release;
• search by ratings, topics and genres;
• By paying for a subscription, the user receives a 10% discount on Yandex applications.

• not found.

Megogo

One of the recognized leaders among on-line cinemas. A wide range of offers from films and TV series to TV broadcasts of channels and shows attracts viewers.

• the first 30 days, the subscription is available for 1 ruble;
• then you can subscribe for about $ 5 per month in rubles;
• there is a karaoke service with children's repertoire;
• purchase of the film is available with entry into a personal collection for multiple views at any time;
• 10+ channels, educational 43, children's 25, news 19, entertainment 29, 25 free;
• sports and amateur video training;
• learning - science and culture online in lectures;
• reality shows and travel;
• payment is made on the site for three types of subscription;
• users will receive bonuses, promo codes and gifts;
• bloggers 24/7.

• when the traffic grows, "freezing" occurs;
• carefully read the payment agreement so as not to be automatically debited.

Peers tv

Subscription channels and movies online in excellent quality for a symbolic price.

• round-the-clock TV broadcasting;
• the Amedia Premium package provides free viewing of TV series, novelties of the HBO studio;
• user-friendly interface;
• Indian, Russian, English, American, South Korean films are presented;
• news and shows;
• the widest choice of programs in the recording;
• famous performances of the Soviet era;
• broadcasts by interests, hobbies;
• if you disable ads for a fee, batch access is activated.

• some popular channels are missing.

Ӧkko

A popular cinema with a film library of tens of thousands of titles, plus cartoons, shows, serials, offers very favorable conditions.

• has been operating for almost 10 years and is gaining momentum, more than 17 million visitors;
• surround sound and 100% quality;
• downloading scientific videos, serials, cartoons;
• monetized service without ads;
• simple, accessible interface;
• function of voting and leaving reviews;
• access versions from 1 day to seasonal subscription;
• using coupons, bonuses and a trial period;
• a separate football channel for the English Premier League with a schedule and detailed information;
• solid discounts when renewing subscriptions;
• broadcasting football matches;
• favorable price offer for a short time;
• cheap rental;
• five simultaneous connections to the account;
• sending notifications about upcoming releases;
• educational programs for children.

• good work of the portal occurs only on high-speed Internet.

Netflix

A foreign resource in excellent FullHD quality and with original dubbing.

• is present on the global market since 2016;
• a trial subscription;
• personal referral links;
• download of selected content is allowed;
• thematic recommendations by interests;
• notification of new products;
• saving views;
• launch from 5 devices;
• with personalized recommendations;
• availability of exclusive content;
• thematic collections;
• with viewing of documentaries;
• sub-site for children;
• films created by the company;
• availability of exclusive rights to tapes;
• branded author's splash screen at the box office;
• regular replenishment of the film library with classics, original products.

• any position is paid.

Amediatek

Register and subscribe - the cinema hall offers simple conditions for viewers with the most refined taste.

• exists since 2013 and operates on a subscription model;
• HD720 quality;
• HBO license - to watch Game of Thrones first-hand without waiting;
• Amedia line;
• in 2019, the functionality was updated, which made hosting more convenient;
• rating news and world hits;
• gift ticket for friends with viewing on Android;
• with a unique function "Premiere Calendar";
• offline download function for views;
• availability of its own broadcasting network;
• partnership with online cinemas based on free views of the Amediateka during trial periods of media colleagues;
• the main reference point is serials;
• simplified registration form;
• available in the browser and through applications;
• accessible interface;
• from classics to politics, from comedy to detective;
• with original voice acting;
• with the latest digital cinema;
• promotional codes to extend access;
• featured on 7 social networks.

• small trial period.

Wink

A portal with channels, films and series from Rostelecom is shown for fans of a wide range of genres.

• available registration for any user;
• launch from five screens - tablet, smartphone, PC, laptop, Smart TV;
• 250 channels;
• constant replenishment of the catalog;
• availability of paid educational programs for parents and children;
• children's content by age;
• foreign and domestic serials;
• mixed martial arts - broadcast on the UFC channel;
• the functions of viewing and rewinding, pause work on the channels;
• cheap rent;
• licensed versions in a subscription "for connoisseurs";
• own translation under the contract;
• purchase of domestic novelties;
• setting up a personal platform through an account;
• convenient scale of payments.

• series in free circulation are absent;
• without listening to music.

Resource	Resolution	Payment, rubles	Catalog, pcs.
Tvigle	HD	-
Tvzavr	HD ÷ 4K Ultra HD	249, rent 19 ÷ 199	>12000
Megogo	FullHD	197÷597	>77000
Ӧkko	Ultra 4K, HDR	99÷599	>35000
ivi	720 p	199÷399	>80000
more.tv	HD, SD	299	>1000
ShowJet	FullHD	-	~2000
Amediatek	HD	599, hire 399	~4000
Wink	FullHD	180÷749	>18000

Conclusion

Torrent trackers are a thing of the past. Online cinemas come to the fore. Experts predict consumer growth in home viewing formats.
High-speed Internet, sound and image quality, comfortable conditions are the indisputable advantages of home video hosting. Growing media libraries, personalized recommendations and a huge selection of subscription terms, as well as free content, have already made the niche in demand and ensured its development.