Netflix vs Amazon Prime Video: Which one is Better?

The entertainment industry has evolved drastically over the last few years owing to the streaming websites, with growing choices for accessing content online. Digital media has made its way through a remarkable evolution over the last few decades. New platforms and streaming sites have emerged that allow movie/series lovers to watch video content over the Internet.

The growth of online streaming changed the multimedia and entertainment ecosystem. Several names come to mind when talking about online streaming but no one can beat Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. These are one of the widely used video streaming services and people’s favorite choice.

With online Streaming sites coming into a discussion, the inevitable question of which of them is the best also comes into the picture. There is a multitude of content to watch on the Internet depending on the taste of the viewers.

Overview of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
Netflix vs Amazon Prime
Netflix vs Amazon Prime: Comparison of Content
Which one has better Plans?
Is Netflix better than Amazon Prime?

Overview of Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Netflix is an online streaming video-on-demand subscription service which provides its viewers to access to a massive list of movies and TV shows from around the world for a nominal monthly or annual fee.

It was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, the entertainment company has grown from a DVD mail-order service to a global Internet TV sensation. Netflix has undergone several ups and downs since its inception in 1997 but evolved dramatically over the years to become the global leader of mainstream media. It’s the most common digital name today.

Amazon Prime Video is a digital subscription-based video-on-demand streaming service owned and operated by Amazon that offers a myriad of movies, TV shows, documentaries, comedy specials, and so on. It costs INR 999 a year which allows viewers to enjoy unlimited video streaming and ad-free music on the top of Amazon-exclusive deals plus free two-day shipping after a 30-day free trial.

Netflix vs Amazon Prime

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Netflix vs Amazon Prime: Comparison of Content

It’s always about good content. Both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have more than their fair share of amazing content. In Netflix’s case is House of Cards, Narcos, Orange Is the New Black, The Crown, BoJack Horseman, and Daredevil, to name just a few of its Originals.

On Amazon Prime, you got Bosch, The Man in the High Castle, Transparent, Mr. Robot, Hand of God, American Gods, Sneaky Pete, and many more. A particular show in mind will push the viewer towards a particular site.

When it comes to movies, Netflix caters an evolving catalogue of classics, relatively new movies, and some exclusive indie films. Amazon Prime Video also offers up a similar catalogue but it’s more focused on TV shows than films. Note that Prime Video also requires you to pay to watch some films despite having a Prime membership.

The total amount of TV shows and films available on both services continuously gets updated and evolve from time to time.

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Which one has better Plans?

For a college student with a valid .edu address, one can pay just INR 499 per year for Amazon Prime. Everyone else has to pay INR 129 per month for Amazon Prime. Prime customers can use up to 3 screens at a time.

Netflix charges INR 199 - INR 499 per month for one screen option, INR 649 month for two screens plus HD access, and INR 799 month for 4 screens plus Ultra HD access.

Amazon Prime is a bundled service. Apart from Prime Video, you also get a host of other benefits like free two-day shipping on Amazon India website, early access to Amazon sales and deals, and more. Netflix is a pure video-streaming platform.

Not just video streaming, Prime also offers music streaming services with its Prime Music. It has a music library across 12 languages - English, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and Rajasthani.

Amazon does not charge you extra for the 1080p Full HD and 4K Ultra HD resolutions on any of its plans, whereas on Netflix you have to pay for 1080p and 4K Ultra HD video quality for INR 499 monthly plan. Also, Amazon lets you stream videos on three different devices simultaneously. With Netflix, you have to pay INR 649 if you want to stream it on four devices simultaneously.

Since Prime Video also comes with free 2-day shipping for all Amazon products and sweet deals on subscription services, Amazon is the winner in this category.

Is Netflix better than Amazon Prime?

Shows offered by both the platforms offer very competitive content. Which makes it even harder to decide on which one is the best.

Over time, the meaning of the phrase "Netflix and chill" has evolved. It has gained popularity on the internet and users are actually using Netflix more to chill and enjoy the engaging content. What Netflix does is it premiers every episode of a season at once, tempting audiences to binge-watch a series upon release.

You might've seen everyone going crazy about shows they can’t get enough of (Black Mirror, 13 Reasons Why, Stranger Things, for starters), these are Netflix originals. The original movie selection includes 2020 Oscar nominees like The Two Popes,  Marriage Story and The Irishman.

Netflix has become such a trusted source in the industry that content that shows in it are instantly boost in attention just from being on the service. So, the question is no longer whether someone wants Netflix, they already have it one way or the other.

You will find Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and similar more regional movies on Prime but not on Netflix. Netflix has a rich library of international content but regional content still needs to grow. But Netflix is also expanding in India and planning to tie-up with local production houses to produce regional content.

Last year, Netflix had mentioned its plans to launch 22 original movies and 11 series from India by 2020. Netflix's entry into making movies and series in regional language might prove game-changing as a large part of India's audience prefer to watch content in their native language.

However, Amazon evidently suggests that it is quantity more than quality. However, Netflix also has more titles in IMDb’s lists of the top 250 TV shows and movies, which combine user ratings and popularity to determine its rankings.

Conclusion

The cheaper plans get picked up all the time. Amazon Prime Video is an amazing service, and it saves users from buying expensive Netflix membership. On the other hand, people who do not want to compromise on the good content, they easily love Netflix.

Currently, Amazon Prime is not as entertaining as Netflix but some users are fine with it. Amazon Prime Video has more than enough content to keep the streaming habits going strong. The choice is subjective here.

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FAQs

Which one is cheaper Netflix or Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime is cheaper compared to Netflix. Amazon Prime monthly subscription is available at INR 179 whereas for Netflix subscription price for basic plan ranges between INR 199 - INR 649.

How many subscribers does Amazon Prime Video and Netflix have?

Subscribers of Amazon Prime Video and Netflix are:

• Amazon Prime Video subscriber: 21.8 million
• Netflix subscribers: 5.5 million

Which country is the leading market of Netflix?

The United States is the leading market for Netflix followed by Brazil.

Which country is the leading market of Amazon Prime Video?

United Kingdom is the leading market of Amazon Prime Video.

How many shows are available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Number of Movies & Shows on Netflix Vs Amazon Prime Video:

• Netflix: 15,000 Movies and TV shows
• Amazon Prime Video: 30,000 Prime Video Movies and TV shows