A streaming search engine is a website or app that shows where you can find a movie or TV show. It helps you save time by not having to look for your favorite shows on each streaming service individually.
These sites are a bit like highly-specialized streaming movies versions of Google. Just type in your title, and the results will tell you what platforms have it available.
JustWatch
Whether you’re a binge-watcher who plows through a season of your favorite show as soon as it’s available or just looking for something to watch while relaxing, JustWatch can help. The app, which is free to use and available in multiple countries, collates movie and TV listings from streaming services around the world.
It’s easy to search by title or category, and results are sorted by streaming service, price, date range and even if the content is HD or 4K. Users can also create a personal wishlist and limit searches to specific services, such as Netflix and Hulu.
For New Zealand users, JustWatch collates content from local services such as NEON and TVNZ in addition to international streaming heavyweights Netflix and Prime Video. The app also has a discovery queue that tracks popular titles and shows. It’s worth noting that JustWatch does collect some personal information, but only if the user voluntarily provides it. The company claims not to share that data with any third parties.
Reelgood
Reelgood is one of the leading solutions for untangling the streaming landscape. Its iOS and Android app lets you track movies and TV shows across more than 50 different services, including free options like Crackle and Pluto TV. It also offers alerts for shows and movies you’re tracking, similar to what Roku OS already does.
The app also lets you filter by title, release year, genre, IMDB rating and more. Its database is updated constantly through a mix of automated systems and manual reviews. Its curated lists are based on popular demand and IMDB ratings, as well as the availability of the titles across streaming and rental services. The service also works with retailers that sell digital rentals or purchases, such as iTunes and Vudu. It lists the current HD prices for each platform and allows users to compare prices. It even has a Roulette feature that gives you a random selection if you can’t decide what to watch.
Founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page, Google is the world’s most popular search engine. Its technology is embedded in everything from artificial intelligence to online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, and consumer electronics. It’s also responsible for 70 percent of worldwide Internet search requests. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is currently headquartered in Mountain View, California. It is a subsidiary of the holding company Alphabet Inc.
From the start, Google was unconventional. Its initial production servers were built with discounted hardware and were designed to be fault-tolerant. Its first “Doodle” was a stick figure playing hooky from work, and its logo featured the letter G. In 1998, the company was funded with $100,000 from Sun co-founder Andy Bechtolsheim. Google’s original motto was “Don’t be evil,” but the phrase was relegated to a code of conduct when the company was restructured as Alphabet. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, transparency and respect for user privacy should be core elements of any customer-centric marketing strategy.
On TV Tonight
On TV Tonight is a television listings and video aggregator media company. It collates content from multiple broadcast, cable TV channels and video streaming services to create one comprehensive guide. It was launched in 2014 and is available in the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland and Australia. On TV Tonight allows users to bookmark their favorite TV shows and watch them on their device whenever they want. It also features a search function to help viewers find specific shows.