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Amazon Prime Video vs Mixcloud

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Software

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mixcloud logo

Mixcloud

Software

The home of audio culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mixcloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; Mixcloud the free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Mixcloud covers DJ mixes.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and Mixcloud differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoMixcloud
Starting price$8.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062007

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 Prime Video

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

Only in Mixcloud

  • DJ mixes
  • Podcasts
  • Radio shows
  • Streaming
  • Artist tools
  • Social media
  • Payment systems
  • Creator controls

Both cover

  • 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 Mixcloud
  • Original series viewingnot Mixcloud
  • Movie streamingnot Mixcloud
  • Family entertainmentnot Mixcloud
  • Offline viewingnot Mixcloud

Mixcloud

  • Hosting DJ mixes and radio shows on a licensed platform that pays artist royaltiesnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Live streaming DJ sets without copyright takedownsnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Earning from listeners through tips and subscriptionsnot 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.

Mixcloud

  • The free Basic tier is limited to 10 show uploads and 10 track uploads
  • Unlimited uploads, private uploads, scheduling uploads, disabling comments and hiding play counts all require Pro
  • Live streaming video and audio requires Pro; the Basic tier cannot live stream
  • Monetization through Tips and Subscriptions is Pro only
  • Listener insights, tagging hosts and embedding a show player on your own site are Pro only
  • Basic audio uploads are capped at 64kbps AAC+, with 160kbps Opus HQ audio reserved for Pro
  • Free listening includes ads and offline listening requires the separate Premium for listeners subscription
  • The brand and radio station commercial packages start at $3,000 per month

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

Mixcloud

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Listening
    • Ad-supported
  • Plus$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Offline listening

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 Mixcloud if

  • You need dj mixes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want podcasts.
Mixcloud review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or Mixcloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Mixcloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or Mixcloud?
Mixcloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Amazon Prime Video and Free for Mixcloud.
Does Amazon Prime Video or Mixcloud run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. Mixcloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Mixcloud for free?
Yes. Mixcloud 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 Mixcloud is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that Mixcloud cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. Mixcloud covers DJ mixes, Podcasts, Radio shows, Streaming. Both handle Account security, Web support, Ios support.
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