MSpot, which offers a range of content on the PC and a host of mobile devices, has lowered its prices, making it a much more attractive option for film lovers. However, a lack of content may still hinder its chances of competing with Netflix.
Netflix Etc.
That header says it all really. Netflix has managed to build its name and reputation up to such a degree that it’s the first company most people would think of when asked about streaming movies and TV content. Sure, Apple iTunes is huge, but that’s a different monster altogether.
However, Netflix doesn’t have the marketplace all to itself, and though its range of content, variety of devices supported, and monthly subscription plans is magnificent, there are alternatives available.
One of which, mSpot, has recently become a lot more attractive.
mSpot Competes
offers movies on both an a la carte basis and as part of a monthly movie club. A la carte offerings formerly cost $3.99 each, but will now start at just $1.99 for older releases. There are three options for the monthly movie club: $4.99/month for up to 4 movies; $7.99 for up to 8 movies; and $15.99 for up to 16 movies.
Only 1,200 movies are available, and only half of those are available on the club package. However, many are new movies released to mSpot customers on the same day as the DVD release, and include offerings from Sony, Disney, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Warners to name but a few.
For the other big studios to come on board mSpot will have to demonstrate an ability to gain customers and make money for the content owners. These price cuts will surely help but the tipping point may still be a while away from happening.
Conclusions
I’ll be honest and admit I hadn’t even heard of mSpot until this week. Which suggests the company hasn’t done enough until now to get its name and the nature of its service out there in the public domain. But these price cuts have generated column inches across the Web, and word of mouth could do the rest. With a bit of luck.
[Via VentureBeat]
