Prime Video vs Netflix: which Video streaming wins in 2026?

We tested Prime Video and Netflix head-to-head on every criterion in our video streaming methodology. Here's the verdict.

Verdict

Netflix wins overall

Based on 5 video streaming criteria: Prime Video wins 0, Netflix wins 3, 2 tied.

Prime Video
0
criteria won
Netflix
Winner
3
criteria won

Feature-by-feature

CriterionPrime VideoNetflixWinner
Cheapest tier $/mo8.998.99โ€”
Ad-free tier $/mo11.9819.99Netflix
Top tier $/mo14.9926.99Netflix
Top tier 4K + AtmosYesYesโ€”
Top tier streams34Netflix

Total cost of ownership

HorizonPrime VideoNetflixCheaper
12 months$144$240Prime Video
24 months$288$480Prime Video