Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Netflix
Streaming
Starting from
$6.99/mo
Standard with Ads$6.99/mo
Standard$15.49/mo
Premium$22.99/mo
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Amazon Prime Video
Streaming
Starting from
$8.99/mo
Prime Video Only$8.99/mo
Amazon Prime$14.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| Netflix | Amazon Prime Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $6.99/mo ✓ | $8.99/mo |
| Plans Available | 3 | 2 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $83.88/yr | $107.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | medium |
| subscribers | 260M+ | 200M+ Prime members |
| countries | 190+ | 240+ |
| titles | 17,000+ | 7,000+ |
| founded | 1997 | 2006 |
Key Features
Netflix
- Ad-free streaming (Standard+)
- 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Download for offline
- Multiple profiles
- Games included
- Global content library
Amazon Prime Video
- Included with Amazon Prime
- Rent/buy store
- Thursday Night Football
- X-Ray (trivia/cast info)
- Download for offline
- Add-on channels
Netflix
PROS
+Largest original content library
+Excellent recommendation algorithm
+Works on every device
+No annual contract
CONS
−No live TV or sports
−Price increases frequently
−Content rotates out
−Ad tier has limited catalog
Amazon Prime Video
PROS
+Bundled with Prime shipping/benefits
+Growing original catalog
+Live sports (TNF)
+Huge rent/buy library
CONS
−Interface is cluttered with paid content
−Ads now on base plan
−Originals are hit-or-miss
−Confusing what is/isn't included
Our Take
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Netflix
Best for binge-watchers who want the widest variety of original series and films.
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Amazon Prime Video
Best for Amazon Prime members who want streaming as a bonus alongside shipping benefits.
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