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Amazon Prime Video vs Disney+

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Disney+ logo

Disney+

Media & Entertainment

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/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.; Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Disney+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoDisney+
Starting price$8.99/month$7.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
CategoryEntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
Founded20062019

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 Disney+

  • Streaming
  • Downloads
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs
  • Content ratings

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 Disney+
  • Original series viewingnot Disney+
  • Movie streaming
  • Family entertainment
  • Offline viewingnot Disney+

Disney+

  • Family entertainment
  • Movie streaming
  • Kids contentnot Amazon Prime Video

Both are used for movie streaming, family entertainment, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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.

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

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

Disney+

$7.99/month
  • Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • HDR
    • Ad-free

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 Disney+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want downloads.
Disney+ review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or Disney+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or Disney+?
Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month.
Does Amazon Prime Video or Disney+ run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
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 Disney+ is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that Disney+ cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. Disney+ covers Streaming, Downloads, Profiles, GroupWatch. Both handle Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Parental controls, Web support.
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