Online Movie Rentals
Netflix and Blockbuster have dominated online DVD rentals over the years. Their direct competition has forced Netflix to come up with ways to stream movies, while forcing Blockbuster to reinvent the way it has always done business. ComparedForMe reviews the offers and features that both movie rental companies provide
Online Movie Rentals Comparison Chart
| Service Name |
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| Free Trial / Monthly Costs | 2 Week Free Trial / $8.99 - $19.99 Per Month |
| Due Dates and Late Fees | There are no due dates or late fees with Blockbuster |
| Unique Features | Because they continue to operate some retail locations, you also have the ability to do in store returns |
| Overall | Top Choice because of the variety of service plans and the in store return feature |
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BlockbusterBlockbuster launched its online DVD rental service in response to the success of Netflix. No longer able to compete with Netflix solely with retail store locations nationwide, Blockbuster launched Total Access, its online DVD rental service. The way Blockbuster Total Access works very closely mirrors the process Netflix uses. You select the titles you want online, they are added to your queue, and are then sent to you in the mail. You can keep the movies as long as you like; however, you must return a DVD to get the next title in your queue sent. Their 2 week free trial allows you to choose from over 90,000 titles, with free in-store exchanges, depending on your plan. You can add movies to your queue while they are still in theaters, ensuring that you will receive it as soon as it is released on DVD. Take a 2 week trial of this service and see what you think.