Paramount+ vs Amazon Prime Video
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Paramount+
Streaming
Starting from
$5.99/mo
Essential$5.99/mo
With Showtime$11.99/mo
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Amazon Prime Video
Streaming
Starting from
$8.99/mo
Prime Video Only$8.99/mo
Amazon Prime$14.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| Paramount+ | Amazon Prime Video | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $5.99/mo ✓ | $8.99/mo |
| Plans Available | 2 | 2 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $71.88/yr | $107.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | medium |
| subscribers | 70M+ | 200M+ Prime members |
| countries | 45+ | 240+ |
| titles | 4,000+ | 7,000+ |
| founded | 2021 | 2006 |
Key Features
Paramount+
- CBS, Paramount, Showtime content
- Live NFL & Champions League
- Download for offline
- Multiple profiles
- 4K on select titles
- Bundled with Showtime
Amazon Prime Video
- Included with Amazon Prime
- Rent/buy store
- Thursday Night Football
- X-Ray (trivia/cast info)
- Download for offline
- Add-on channels
Paramount+
PROS
+Live sports included (NFL, soccer)
+Showtime content included
+Solid reality TV and drama catalog
+Cheaper than most competitors
CONS
−Smaller original catalog
−App can be buggy
−4K limited to select content
−Ad tier is heavy on commercials
Amazon Prime Video
PROS
+Bundled with Prime shipping/benefits
+Growing original catalog
+Live sports (TNF)
+Huge rent/buy library
CONS
−Interface is cluttered with paid content
−Ads now on base plan
−Originals are hit-or-miss
−Confusing what is/isn't included
Our Take
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Paramount+
Best for sports fans and viewers who want CBS shows, Showtime content, and live events.
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Amazon Prime Video
Best for Amazon Prime members who want streaming as a bonus alongside shipping benefits.
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