Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are two of the biggest names in streaming, but which one is right for you? We compared their content libraries, pricing, and other key features to help you choose the service that best fits your preferences and budget.
Movies, TV Shows, and Sports
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video both want to be the only streaming service you need. Their libraries cover nearly all genres and age groups, even if more niche services dive deeper into their respective categories. Evaluating their catalogs can be a bit tricky, as they are subject to change over time due to licensing agreements. Still, both platforms have excellent content.
On the sports front, Netflix streams WWE Raw and major one-off sporting events, such as the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and the NFL’s Christmas Day games. However, Amazon has a more robust overall lineup of live sports thanks to its exclusive NBA on Prime and Thursday Night Football shows.
Want movies and TV? Amazon’s purchase of MGM gives it a lot more Hollywood credibility. And with its deep pockets, Amazon has funded many original shows and movies, including Bosch, The Boys, Catastrophe, Electric Dreams, Fleabag, Good Omens, Hanna, Homecoming, Hunters, Jack Ryan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Patriot, Tales From The Loop, Undone, Upload, and Utopia.
Still, Netflix is the service to beat when it comes to original mainstream streaming entertainment. Its library includes stylish anime, award-winning dramas and documentaries, and the trashiest reality shows you’ve ever seen. Netflix’s lineup includes Black Mirror, BoJack Horseman, The Crown, Dead to Me, Locke & Key, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Never Have I Ever, Orange Is the New Black, Ozark, The Queen’s Gambit, Russian Doll, Stranger Things, The Umbrella Academy, and The Witcher.
