Is Prime Video Better Than Netflix? Here’s How They Compare in 2025

Published on June 14, 2025 | By Behind Celeb

With streaming budgets tighter than ever, many wonder: Is Amazon’s Prime Video better than Netflix? The answer depends on what you value most—library size, originals, price, or user experience.

Content Library & Originals

Prime Video offers a massive library—about **18,000 movies** and **2,000+ TV series**—including both free-to-stream and rental options. Netflix has around **3,700 movies and thousands of series**, with a stronger emphasis on high-quality originals like *Stranger Things*, *Bridgerton*, *Squid Game*, and *The Crown* .

Pricing & Value

Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime ($14.99/mo US), or standalone for $8.99/mo—and retains ads unless you pay an extra $2.99/mo. Netflix offers three plans: ad-supported ($7.99), standard ($17.99) and premium ($24.99).

User Experience & Features

Netflix is praised for its smooth UI, strong recommendation engine, interactive mobile games, and stable playback. Prime’s interface is considered cluttered by users, mixing purchases and streaming; however, its X-Ray feature and live sports add-ons are unique pluses. Reddit users often say:

“Netflix is the only one that does it right.” — users prefer its UI over Prime.

Additional Benefits

Prime Video includes Amazon Prime perks (free shipping, music, reading). It also supports 4K streaming by default, while Netflix requires a premium plan for Ultra HD. Netflix adds mobile games, deeper subtitles, and more regional content.

So, Which Should You Choose?

• Choose Prime Video if you want **more movies**, **live sports**, **4K by default**, and other Amazon perks.

• Choose Netflix if you prefer **top-tier originals**, an **intuitive UI**, **offline games**, and **regionally diverse series/movies**.

Conclusion

Neither platform is universally “better.” Prime excels in volume and value, Netflix leads in original content and user experience. The best choice depends on your interests—why not try both and switch based on what’s hot?

How do you decide which one to use—Prime’s value or Netflix’s originals? Let us know in the comments!