If you've ever wanted to know if you're getting the most out of your online DVD rental subscription (and really, who among us has never calculated their usage and done a quick cost-benefit analysis?), FeedFlix might just be the ideal service for you.
Feedflix is a free web application for Netflix subscribers that works by compiling statistics generated from your and other subscribers' RSS feeds. It then uses those statistics to show you what your subscription really means to you.
Getting started with the FeedFlix service is easy and very fast (I mean one minute fast). After going to FeedFlix, you'll see a giant "Connect to Netflix" icon. FeedFlix is an independent web site, meaning it is in no way associated with Netflix, but it does access the Netflix programming interface to consume your RSS feed. To authorize this, you'll need to generate a token on the Netflix site Don't worry, this is handled automatically for you.
Once you do this, FeedFlix will begin analyzing your usage data. Within a few minutes, your dashboard should be filled with some interesting numbers. Check out the video walk-through above to see how this looks, but here are some stats you'll find:
- Average rentals per month
- How long you hold movies on average
- Average cost per physical rental
- Your total average cost per rental, including streaming video
- Rentals per week (bar chart)
- What percentile your statistics place you in
You'll also find some interesting aggregate information about users of the Netflix service in general. For example, how your usage and return rates compare to others, what the most requested movies are, which movies are stocked in the largest quantities, historical rentals and favorites, and more.
All-in-all, it's a very simple, focused service designed to answer one question: Am I getting my money's worth from Netflix? In my case, the answer is a resounding 'YES!'
For more information about FeedFlix, you should check out this detailed FeedFlix review.
Being a long-time, active online DVD rental fan, I have some inside perspectives on both Netflix and Blockbuster. Check out my Blockbuster and Netflix comparison if you're thinking about joining one of these rental plans. It is the most comprehensive, objective review available for these two services.
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