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Prime Video alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Prime Video: ads on included content in many countries unless you pay extra, and mix of included, add-on and paid titles makes browsing confusing. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Prime Video, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Netflix currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Netflix logoNetflixPaidNoWeb, Windows, iOS +14 of 466.5
2Stremio logoStremioFree plan + paidYesWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 562.6
3Plex logoPlexFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux +44 of 450.3
  1. Netflix logo

    1. NetflixTop pick

    Best for: Households that want a big library of original series and films on nearly every screen

    PaidWeb, Windows, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Prime Video

    A bigger slate of original series and films, without needing an Amazon membership.

    Pros

    • Large catalogue of original series and films
    • Apps on almost every TV, console and phone
    • Offline downloads and mobile games included

    Cons

    • Account sharing restricted to one household
    • 4K and more simultaneous screens require the top plan
    • Library differs by country and titles rotate out
    Visit Netflix Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Netflix a good Prime Video alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Billing
    Monthly only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Top quality
    4K Ultra HD + HDR (Premium)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Account sharing
    One household
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Games
    Included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026help.netflix.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Stremio logo

    2. Stremio

    Best for: Viewers who want one library and synced watch progress across phone, TV and computer

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Prime Video

    Brings your streaming services and add-ons into one app instead of separate subscriptions.

    Pros

    • One library and watch progress synced across many devices
    • Add-on system makes it very flexible
    • Free, with open-source apps
    • Plays torrents and magnet links directly

    Cons

    • No content of its own; usefulness depends on third-party add-ons
    • Popular community add-ons often serve pirated streams
    • iOS app is limited compared with Android and desktop
    Visit Stremio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Stremio a good Prime Video alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Casting
    Chromecast
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Own content
    None; comes from add-ons
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Torrent playback
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Plex logo

    3. Plex

    Best for: Households that want the most polished apps on every device with minimal fuss

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, iOS, Android

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Prime Video

    Free ad-supported films and TV, plus streaming of a media library you own.

    Pros

    • Apps on nearly every TV, console and phone
    • Easy setup and friendly for non-technical users
    • Strong metadata, Plexamp music app and DVR

    Cons

    • Remote streaming of your own media now needs a paid pass
    • Accounts and sign-in depend on Plex's cloud
    • Interface pushes Plex's own ad-supported content
    Visit Plex Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Plex a good Prime Video alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, streaming at home
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)
    Remote Watch Pass trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)
    Plex Pass features
    Remote streaming, hardware transcoding, downloads
    Checked Oct 25, 2026plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)
    Server platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, NVIDIA Shield, NAS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.plex.tv(opens source in a new tab)

The best Prime Video alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Netflix logo

Best Prime Video alternative for most people

Netflix

A bigger slate of original series and films, without needing an Amazon membership.

Stremio logo

Best Prime Video alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Stremio

Brings your streaming services and add-ons into one app instead of separate subscriptions.

Stremio logo

Best Prime Video alternative for open source

Stremio

Brings your streaming services and add-ons into one app instead of separate subscriptions.

Plex logo

Best Prime Video alternative for self-hosting

Plex

Free ad-supported films and TV, plus streaming of a media library you own.

Stremio logo

Best Prime Video alternative for Mac

Stremio

Brings your streaming services and add-ons into one app instead of separate subscriptions.

Netflix logo

Best Prime Video alternative for Windows

Netflix

A bigger slate of original series and films, without needing an Amazon membership.

Stremio logo

Best Prime Video alternative for Linux

Stremio

Brings your streaming services and add-ons into one app instead of separate subscriptions.

Netflix logo

Best Prime Video alternative for iPhone and Android

Netflix

A bigger slate of original series and films, without needing an Amazon membership.

Netflix logo

Best Prime Video alternative for working in the browser

Netflix

A bigger slate of original series and films, without needing an Amazon membership.

Prime Video alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Prime Video?

Netflix ranks first right now. A bigger slate of original series and films, without needing an Amazon membership. Stremio and Plex follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Prime Video?

Yes. Stremio (free plan + paid) and Plex (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Prime Video?

Yes: Stremio.

Which Prime Video alternatives work on Linux?

Stremio and Plex run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Prime Video?

The complaints we hear most: ads on included content in many countries unless you pay extra; mix of included, add-on and paid titles makes browsing confusing; downloaded titles can't be cast to Chromecast or AirPlay.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Prime Video, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.