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Amazon Prime Video vs Apple Music

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple Music logo

Apple Music

Entertainment

All the ways you love music. All in one place.

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Prime Video pricing varies by region; USD pricing not directly published on main site; Apple Music individual plan discount pricing (3 months for $1.99) applies only to new subscribers, then rises to $11.99 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Apple Music covers Music streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and Apple Music differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoApple Music
Starting price$8.99/month$10.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvIos, Macos, Windows, Android, Web
Founded20062015

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

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
  • Multiple profiles
  • X-Ray features
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • HDR content
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Amazon Echo

Only in Apple Music

  • Music streaming
  • Spatial Audio
  • Lossless audio
  • Curated playlists
  • Radio stations
  • Music discovery
  • Cross-device sync
  • Siri

Both cover

  • Offline downloads
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Amazon Prime Video

  • Entertainment streamingnot Apple Music
  • Original series viewingnot Apple Music
  • Movie streamingnot Apple Music
  • Family entertainment
  • Offline viewingnot Apple Music

Apple Music

  • Music listeningnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Music discoverynot Amazon Prime Video
  • Playlist creationnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Offline listeningnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Family entertainment

Both are used for 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

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

Apple Music

  • Individual plan discount pricing (3 months for $1.99) applies only to new subscribers, then rises to $11.99 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

Apple Music

$10.99/month
  • Individual$10.99/month
    • 100+ million songs
    • Ad-free listening
    • Offline downloads
  • Family$16.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • Individual profiles
    • Parental controls

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 Apple Music if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You work on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web.
  • You also want spatial audio.
Apple Music review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or Apple Music better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Apple Music at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or Apple Music?
Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Apple Music at $10.99/month.
Does Amazon Prime Video or Apple Music run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. Apple Music runs on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web.
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 Apple Music is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that Apple Music cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Multiple profiles, X-Ray features. Apple Music covers Music streaming, Spatial Audio, Lossless audio, Curated playlists. Both handle Offline downloads, Cloud deployment, Ios 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.

Source
Apple Music: Where can I find Apple Music pricing and subscription information?

Pricing details are not shown on the New section of Apple Music. Check the main Apple Music homepage or account settings for subscription tiers.

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