Blockbuster Online has joined the online DVD-rental market in a big way. Blockbuster Inc. is the world's leading renter of videos, DVDs, and video games with more than 9,000 stores throughout the world. Now they have launched Blockbuster Online as a full-service online DVD rental program.
When comparing the new program from Blockbuster Online with Netflix, there are several features which give Blockbuster Online the edge. Here are is a quick comparison:
From this quick comparison, you can easily see that Blockbuster gives you about the same program as Netflix, but offer the additional feature of 2 in-store rentals per month. And Blockbuster has been renting home entertainment for years, so you can be assured they know what they are doing. Click here to find out more at Blockbuster Online.
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Blockbuster |
Netflix |
| Program |
Select titles online - add to your list of titles;
Mailed directly to your address;
Keep each titles as long as you want;
No late fees;
Prepaid mailer for return;
Four free instore rentals per month |
Select titles online - add to your Netflix Queue;
Mailed directly to your home;
Keep each titles as long as you want;
No late fees;
Prepaid mailer for return;
Email notifications of shipments |
| Basic Plan |
$9.99 for your first month;
$17.99/month for 3 titles out at a time after your first month;
no late fees or shipping charges |
2-week free trial
$17.99/month for 3 titles out at a time;
no late fees or shipping charges |
| Additional Plans |
$9.99/month for 1 title out at a time;
$14.99/month for 2 titles out at a time;
$29.99/month for 5 titles out at a time;
$47.99/month for 8 titles out at a time |
$14.99/month for 2 titles out at a time;
$11.99/month for 2 titles out at a time- limited to 4 DVDs per month;
$9.99/month for 1 title out at a time;
$23.99/month for 4 titles out at a time;
$29.99/month for 5 titles out at a time;
$35.99/month for 6 titles out at a time;
$41.99/month for 7 titles out at a time;
$47.99/month for 8 titles out at a time |
| Payment Method |
Credit Card |
Credit Card and Checks |
| Delivery |
3-5 days in US mail |
3-5 days in US mail |
| Selection |
Over 60,000 titles and you can check if a local store carries a particular title |
Over 25,000 titles |
| Movie Previews |
Previews Available on-line for many titles |
Previews Available on-line for many titles |
| Free Trial |
Not Offered |
14-day Free Trial |
| Movie Recommendations |
Movie recommendations based on movie ratings and rental history |
Movie recommendations based on movie ratings and rental history |
| Customer Service |
Customer service information available on-line;
Email customer support available |
Extensive customer support information available on-site;
Personal customer service is also available via email and telephone |
| Reserve Future Releases |
Can reserve most current theatrical releases to be delivered when available in the DVD format |
Can reserve most current theatrical releases to be delivered when available in the DVD format |
| Purchase DVDs |
Many titles are available for purchase online |
Not available |
| Gift Certificates |
Available |
Available |
