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Amazon Prime Video vs Crunchyroll

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Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Crunchyroll logo

Crunchyroll

Entertainment

The world's largest anime streaming platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Crunchyroll has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Prime Video pricing varies by region; USD pricing not directly published on main site; Crunchyroll the App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and Crunchyroll differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoCrunchyroll
Starting price$8.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment), founded (2006).

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 Crunchyroll

  • Anime streaming
  • Simulcasts
  • Manga
  • Games
  • Profile management
  • Android support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Gaming-consoles support

Both cover

  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Parental controls
  • 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 Crunchyroll
  • Original series viewingnot Crunchyroll
  • Movie streamingnot Crunchyroll
  • Family entertainmentnot Crunchyroll
  • Offline viewingnot Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

  • Anime watchingnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Manga readingnot 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

  • Pricing varies by region; USD pricing not directly published on main site

Crunchyroll

  • The App Store listing states Crunchyroll allows streaming on up to six devices simultaneously, and separately notes the annual plan is cheaper than paying monthly.

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

Crunchyroll

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited anime
    • Ads
  • Fan$7.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Simulcasts
  • Mega Fan$9.99/month
    • Offline viewing
    • 4 streams

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 Crunchyroll if

  • You need anime streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want simulcasts.
Crunchyroll review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or Crunchyroll better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Crunchyroll at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or Crunchyroll?
Crunchyroll has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Amazon Prime Video and Free for Crunchyroll.
Does Amazon Prime Video or Crunchyroll run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. Crunchyroll runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
Can I use Crunchyroll for free?
Yes. Crunchyroll has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month.
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 Crunchyroll is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that Crunchyroll cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. Crunchyroll covers Anime streaming, Simulcasts, Manga, Games. Both handle Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Parental controls, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amazon Prime Video: How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?

Amazon Prime Video subscription pricing varies by region. In the UAE, Prime Video is AED 16/month ($4.36 USD). Standalone Prime Video subscriptions in the US typically start at $14.99/month, though regional pricing should be verified on Amazon's site.

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