Namava

Iranian video subscription service, Filimo's main rival with a wide catalog of dubbed foreign films and series.

Iran namava.ir Last updated 24 September 2026

73of 100

SeeMetric score -8 vs the category average (82)

In two sentences

With a wide catalog of dubbed foreign films and series, Namava is a serious alternative to Filimo. For anyone after a heavy slate of domestic originals, it looks like the weaker pick.

Based in: Tehran
Business model: Video subscription (SVOD)
Available in: Iran

Score by criterion, against the category

The tick on each bar is the category average; the signed number is the distance from it.

Catalog depth72-14

Playback and content quality80-3

Subscription price74-3

Taste-based recommendations64-12

User experience74-9

Good fit for

Anyone after dubbed foreign films and series
Users comparing Filimo and Namava directly
Families who value catalog variety over original-series volume

Less suited when

Anyone who only wants a heavy slate of Iranian originals
Users sensitive to ads and app bugs

Strengths

A wide catalog of dubbed foreign films and series, including popular Korean and Turkish titles
Persian subtitles and dubbing on a large share of foreign content
Reasonably stable playback on mobile and web
Subscription price close to Filimo and affordable for most users

Opportunities for improvement

Can improve by continuously investing in original series to expand viewer draw
Opportunity to enhance mobile app stability and user interface smoothness
Room to synchronize foreign season releases more closely with international schedules

Verdict

For anyone who prioritizes dubbed foreign films and series, Namava is the more logical pick over Filimo, but it still trails in the original-production race.

What Namava actually is

Namava is a video subscription service and Filimo's main rival in the Iranian market, focused more heavily on a catalog of dubbed and subtitled foreign films and series, alongside some domestic production.

What you pay and what you get

Namava runs on monthly or annual subscriptions like Filimo, priced close to its main rival. Some content is also available free with ads.

Where it is strong

Namava's main strength is the volume and variety of dubbed foreign films and series, especially Korean and Turkish titles with a large Iranian audience. Persian subtitles and dubbing cover a large share of this catalog.

How it can improve

Compared with Filimo, Namava's original production volume is smaller, which is why it is less often cited as the main reason to subscribe. User reviews also mention ad load and bugs in the mobile app.

Questions about Namava

How does Namava differ from Filimo?

Namava is stronger on dubbed foreign film and series catalog, while Filimo has invested more in original series production.

Does Namava have a free tier?

Yes, some content is available free with ads, similar to Filimo's model.

Does Namava work on both phone and TV?

Yes, the mobile app and web version are active; smart TV support depends on the device model.

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