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Amazon Music vs Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Music logo

Amazon Music

Software

Unlimited music for every moment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Software

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Amazon Music has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Music amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks; Amazon Prime Video the Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Music covers Music streaming, Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Music and Amazon Prime Video actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Music and Amazon Prime Video differ
AttributeAmazon MusicAmazon Prime Video
Starting priceFree$8.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, EchoWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv
Founded20072006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon Music

  • Music streaming
  • HD audio
  • Podcasts
  • Alexa integration
  • Echo devices
  • Alexa
  • Amazon account security
  • Family controls

Only in Amazon Prime Video

  • Video streaming
  • Original content
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • X-Ray features
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • HDR content
  • Dolby Atmos

Both cover

  • Fire TV
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon Music

  • On-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakersnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Listening to podcasts and Audible audiobooks in one appnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Offline playback for subscribersnot Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video

  • Entertainment streamingnot Amazon Music
  • Original series viewingnot Amazon Music
  • Movie streamingnot Amazon Music
  • Family entertainmentnot Amazon Music
  • Offline viewingnot Amazon Music

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon Music

  • Amazon Music Unlimited is required for on-demand access to the 100 million song catalogue, ad-free podcasts and Audible audiobooks
  • Unlimited skips require the Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
  • Subscriptions bought through iTunes renew automatically each month unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • The account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of each membership period
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Amazon Prime Video

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Music

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited selection
    • Ads
  • Unlimited$9.99/month
    • Full catalog
    • HD audio

Amazon Prime Video

$8.99/month
  • Prime Video$8.99/month
    • Thousands of movies and TV shows
    • Amazon Original series
    • Ad-free viewing
  • Amazon Prime$14.98/month
    • All Prime Video content
    • Free shipping on Amazon
    • Amazon Music Prime

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Music if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo.
  • You also want hd audio.
Amazon Music review

Choose Amazon Prime Video if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original content.
Amazon Prime Video review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Music or Amazon Prime Video better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Music starts at Free and Amazon Prime Video at $8.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Music or Amazon Prime Video?
Amazon Music has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amazon Music and $8.99/month for Amazon Prime Video.
Does Amazon Music or Amazon Prime Video run on more platforms?
Amazon Music runs on Web, Ios, Android, Fire-tv, Echo. Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv.
Can I use Amazon Music for free?
Yes. Amazon Music has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month.
What is Amazon Music best used for?
Amazon Music is most often used for on-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakers, listening to podcasts and audible audiobooks in one app, offline playback for subscribers. Of those, on-demand music streaming across phone, watch and speakers and listening to podcasts and audible audiobooks in one app are not what Amazon Prime Video is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Music do that Amazon Prime Video cannot?
Amazon Music covers Music streaming, HD audio, Podcasts, Alexa integration. Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. Both handle Fire TV, Web support, Ios support.
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