Amazon Prime Video offers a more comprehensive streaming experience with better video quality, a larger content library, offline viewing on more plans, and parental controls. However, Peacock is a more budget-friendly option, especially for those willing to watch with ads.
| Attribute | Peacock | Amazon Prime Video |
|---|---|---|
| Content library size (movies & TV shows) | More than 20,000 hours of programming | Over 24,000 movies and 2,100 TV shows. One report indicates between 7,500 and 9,500 titles, depending on the region. Generally larger than Peacock's library. |
| Original content quality and quantity | Original shows, including *A.P. Bio*, *Brave New World*, *Intelligence*, a *Saved by the Bell* remake, and *Save Me*. | Has over 300 Amazon Original series and movies. Focuses on curated, high-budget projects. Includes titles like *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel*, *The Boys*, *Fleabag*, *Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan*, *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power*. |
| Live sports availability (e.g., Premier League, NFL) | Premier League soccer, WWE, NHL, and NFL. Some NBA games will also be available. | Includes live sports events, such as NFL Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL. |
| Ad-supported vs. ad-free options | Offers both ad-supported ("Premium") and ad-free ("Premium Plus") options. | Prime Video includes limited advertisements, but you can pay an extra $2.99/month for an ad-free option. |
| Subscription cost | Premium (with ads): $5.99/month, Premium Plus (ad-free): $11.99/month | Amazon Prime membership: $14.99/month or $139/year (includes Prime Video). Standalone Prime Video: $8.99/month. Ad-free option: Additional $2.99/month. |
| Offline viewing capability | Available only with Peacock Premium Plus. | Offers offline viewing; titles can be downloaded to Fire tablets or the Prime Video app (iOS, Android, macOS, Windows 10/11). Depending on location, you may be limited to 15 or 25 downloads. Downloaded content is typically viewable for 30 days, but once you start watching, you have 48 hours to finish before the app requires an internet connection. |
| Video quality (e.g., 4K, HDR) | Supports full HD streams. Some content is available in 4K. | Supports up to 4K UHD and HDR streaming, depending on the device. Also supports 1080p (HD) streaming with 5.1 Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio, with Dolby Atmos coming soon to certain titles. |
| Number of simultaneous streams | 3 | Allows streaming on up to three devices simultaneously, but only two devices can stream the same content at the same time. |
| Device compatibility (smart TVs, mobile, etc.) | Compatible with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Air TV, Smart TVs, Android, iOS, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. | Available on hundreds of devices, including smart TVs, mobile devices, Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, game consoles, and computers. |
| User interface and navigation | Not available | Features a redesigned interface with a streamlined navigation bar, AI-based recommendations, and the ability to manage add-on subscriptions. The navigation bar includes categories like "Home," "Movies," "TV Shows," "Sports," and "Live TV". |
| Free trial availability | Peacock no longer offers a free trial. | Offers a 30-day free trial for eligible new or returning customers. Students may be eligible for a 6-month free trial. |
| Parental control features | Not available | Offers content restrictions and Prime Video PIN codes. Content restrictions allow you to control what kinds of content users can access and watch. Meanwhile, the PIN code helps you lock access to Prime Video and prevent your children from adjusting or removing any parental control settings—unless they know the code. |