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Amazon Prime Video vs BritBox

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BritBox logo

BritBox

Media & Entertainment

British television and entertainment

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; BritBox britBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, BritBox covers British content.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and BritBox differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoBritBox
Starting price$8.99/month$6.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku
CategoryEntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
Founded20062017

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Prime Video

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

Only in BritBox

  • British content
  • Dramas
  • Comedies
  • Documentaries
  • Exclusive content
  • Streaming devices
  • Profile management
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Account security
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Amazon Prime Video

  • Entertainment streamingnot BritBox
  • Original series viewingnot BritBox
  • Movie streamingnot BritBox
  • Family entertainmentnot BritBox
  • Offline viewingnot BritBox

BritBox

  • British content streamingnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Drama watchingnot Amazon Prime Video

Where each one falls short

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

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.

BritBox

  • BritBox offered a free 7-day trial, then billed at $6.99/month or $69.99/year (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2022)

Pricing, plan by plan

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

BritBox

$6.99/month
  • Standard$6.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Full HD
    • 4 devices

Which should you pick?

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

Choose BritBox if

  • You need british content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
  • You also want dramas.
BritBox review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or BritBox better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and BritBox at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or BritBox?
Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and BritBox at $6.99/month.
Does Amazon Prime Video or BritBox run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. BritBox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku.
What is Amazon Prime Video best used for?
Amazon Prime Video is most often used for entertainment streaming, original series viewing, movie streaming, family entertainment. Of those, entertainment streaming and original series viewing are not what BritBox is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that BritBox cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. BritBox covers British content, Dramas, Comedies, Documentaries. Both handle Smart TVs, Account security, Web support, Ios support.
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