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Amazon Prime Video vs Udemy

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Software

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Udemy logo

Udemy

Software

World's largest marketplace for online learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Udemy 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.; Udemy course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Udemy covers Video courses.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and Udemy differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoUdemy
Starting price$8.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062010

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 Udemy

  • Video courses
  • Quizzes
  • Assignments
  • Certificates
  • Mobile learning
  • Offline viewing
  • Q&A
  • Reviews

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Amazon Prime Video

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

Udemy

  • Skill buildingnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Career transitionnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Professional developmentnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Team trainingnot 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.

Udemy

  • Course quality varies significantly as Udemy allows anyone to create and sell courses without vetting
  • No formal credentials or degrees offered, unlike Coursera and edX which offer institution-branded certificates
  • Courses are self-paced with no instructor interaction or support, making structured learning difficult for some students

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

Udemy

Free
  • Personal$19/month
    • 11,000+ courses access
  • Team$360/year
    • For 5-20 people

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 Udemy if

  • You need video courses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quizzes.
Udemy review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Udemy: Does Udemy offer team/business pricing?

Yes, Udemy's Team plan costs $360 per user annually for groups of 5 to 20 people, in addition to individual Personal plan at $19/month.

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