Disney+ is a strong choice for families and fans of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, offering a curated selection of high-quality content. Amazon Prime Video provides a broader range of content, including a larger library of movies and TV shows, live sports, and the option to bundle with other streaming services. The best choice depends on individual preferences and viewing habits.
| Attribute | Disney+ | Amazon Prime Video |
|---|---|---|
| Content library size and variety | Offers movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Approximately 1,400 films and 576 shows as of October 2023. | Over 25,000 movies and TV shows, including Amazon Originals, live sports, and film premieres. |
| Original content quality and quantity | Known for its original programming within the Marvel and Star Wars universes. Standout original series include *The Mandalorian*. | Growing slate of original TV shows and movies, including award-winning series and mega-budget productions like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", "The Boys", "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan", "Reacher", and "The Summer I Turned Pretty". |
| Subscription cost and available plans | Disney+ Basic (with ads): $9.99/month. Disney+ Premium (ad-free): $15.99/month or $159.99/year. Extra Member add-on: $6.99/month (with ads) or $9.99/month (ad-free). | Amazon Prime membership: $14.99/month or $139/year (includes Prime Video). Standalone Prime Video: $8.99/month. Ad-free viewing: Additional $2.99/month. Prime Access (for recipients of government assistance): $6.99/month. Prime for Young Adults: $7.49/month or $69/year. |
| Video and audio quality (4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos) | Disney+ Premium offers up to 4K UHD and HDR video quality with Dolby Atmos audio. The basic plan supports up to 4K UHD video quality and supports up to 5.1 audio. | Supports up to 4K UHD and HDR streaming, depending on the device. Supports 1080p HD streaming with Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Digital Plus audio, with Dolby Atmos available on select titles. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are only available on the ad-free option. |
| Offline viewing capabilities | Downloads are available on mobile devices (Android and Apple phones and tablets, and Amazon Fire tablets) with the Premium plan. Content can be downloaded on up to 10 devices per account. Downloaded content is available as long as you are a subscriber and connect to the internet every 30 days. | Users can download content for offline viewing on compatible devices such as Fire tablets, and Android and iOS devices. The number of downloads may be limited (15 or 25 depending on location), and downloaded content may have viewing time restrictions. |
| Number of simultaneous streams allowed | Allows streaming on up to 4 devices simultaneously. | Up to three videos at the same time using the same Amazon account, but you can only stream the same video to a maximum of two devices simultaneously. |
| User interface and ease of navigation | Offers an easy-to-navigate interface. | Redesigned user interface aimed at providing a clearer and simpler streaming experience. The updated interface includes a content-forward navigation bar and personalized recommendations. |
| Device compatibility and app availability | Available on web browsers, mobile devices, tablets, streaming sticks, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. | Compatible with a wide array of devices, including smart TVs, streaming media players, game consoles, mobile devices, and computers. The Prime Video app is available for download on many of these devices. |
| Parental control features | Offers parental control features such as content ratings, Junior Mode, profile PINs, and profile creation restrictions. | Offers robust parental control features, allowing users to restrict content based on age ratings and manage access across devices. These controls include viewing restrictions and purchase restrictions. |
| Ad-free viewing option | The Disney+ Premium plan provides an ad-free viewing experience. | Prime Video includes limited advertisements, but subscribers can pay an additional fee to remove ads. |
| Availability of live sports or events | Includes access to live sports and events, particularly through the ESPN tile. This includes access to ESPN and ESPN3 channels, as well as live, exclusive sporting events. | Invested heavily in live sports, including NFL Thursday Night Football, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), Premier League, and more. Live sports availability may vary by country. |
| Bundling options with other services | Can be bundled with Hulu, ESPN+, and Max. Bundling options include: Disney+ and Hulu (with ads): $10.99/month; Disney+ and Hulu (ad-free): $19.99/month; Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads): $16.99/month; Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (ad-free Disney+ and Hulu, with ads ESPN+): $26.99/month; Disney+, Hulu, and Max (with ads): $16.99/month; Disney+, Hulu, and Max (ad-free): $29.99/month. | Can be bundled with other services through Prime Video Channels, which are separate, non-Amazon subscription services that add a cost on top of Amazon Prime but can be accessed through Amazon Prime. Examples include Max, Paramount+, MLB.TV, and NBA League Pass. |