Prime Video
Amazon's streaming service with original series, films, live sports and rentals.
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About Prime Video
Prime Video is Amazon's video streaming service. Most people get it as part of an Amazon Prime membership, though it's sold standalone in some countries. It mixes Amazon originals, licensed films and series, live sports in selected markets and channel add-ons such as premium networks you can subscribe to inside the app. You can also rent or buy individual titles that aren't included, which is useful for new releases. Included content shows ads in many countries unless you pay for an ad-free upgrade. Titles can be downloaded for offline viewing on Fire tablets and in the iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps, and it has apps for most smart TVs, consoles and streaming devices. The catalogue varies widely by country, and the mix of included, add-on and paid titles can make browsing confusing.
Best for: Amazon Prime members who want films, series and sports bundled with their membership.
Pros and cons
What works
- Included with an Amazon Prime membership
- Rent or buy titles that aren't in the subscription
- Offline downloads on mobile and desktop apps
Why people leave
- 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
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Prime Video: common questions
Is Prime Video free?
No, Prime Video is a paid product.
Is Prime Video open source?
No, Prime Video is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Stremio.
What platforms does Prime Video run on?
Prime Video is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Prime Video?
The highest-ranked Prime Video alternatives right now are Netflix, Stremio and Plex. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.