Amazon Prime is a versatile option for users who want a wide range of services, including streaming, shipping benefits, and music. Disney+ Premium is a better choice for families seeking ad-free, high-quality entertainment with a focus on Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content.
| Attribute | Amazon Prime | Disney+ Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Cost (Monthly/Annually) | Monthly: $14.99; Annually: $139; Prime Access: $6.99/month; Prime Student: $7.49/month or $69/year; Prime Video (with ads): $8.99/month | Monthly: $15.99, Annually: $159.99 |
| Streaming Quality (4K, HDR) | Offers 4K Ultra HD and HDR, Dolby Vision content appears better, HDR10(+) encoding can be inconsistent | Up to 4K UHD & HDR with HDR10 and Dolby Vision. IMAX Enhanced available for some content. |
| Original Content Library Size | Over 300 original series and movies | Wide collection; 80 originals in 2019 |
| Movie Library Size | Over 12,071 movies | 1400 films as of October 2023 |
| TV Show Library Size | Over 2,135 TV series | 576 shows by October 2023 |
| Live Sports Availability | Thursday Night Football, select New York Yankees games, WNBA, NWSL, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, UEFA Champions League (UK) | Available, especially with ESPN+ bundle. Includes football, cricket, tennis, baseball, basketball, combat sports, motorsports, and cycling. |
| Offline Download Availability | Fire tablets, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows 10/11, content viewable for up to 30 days, 48 hours to finish once viewing starts, up to two devices at a time | Yes, on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and Amazon Fire tablets. Up to 10 devices. Requires connecting to the internet every 30 days. |
| Number of Supported Devices | Up to three devices simultaneously, only two devices can stream the same title at the same time | Up to 10 devices per subscription |
| Bundling Options with Other Services | Sports channels, grocery subscription ($9.99/month or $99.99/year), free Grubhub+ membership | Bundles with Hulu and ESPN+. Some bundles include Max. |
| Ad-Free Viewing Option | Available for an additional $3/month, live TV, select free ad-supported programming, and add-on subscriptions may still include advertising | Yes, Disney+ Premium is ad-free. |
| Shipping Benefits (Amazon Prime) | Free two-day shipping, free same-day or one-day delivery in some areas | Not applicable |
| Music Streaming (Amazon Prime) | Access to over 100 million songs ad-free with Amazon Music Prime, limited to shuffled tunes | Not applicable |