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Amazon Prime subscription cost

People who use Amazon shipping benefits often enough that Prime Video effectively becomes a bundled bonus rather than a standalone streaming cost.

Default planPrime Annual · $11.58/mo
Starting price$11.58/mo
Official sourceLinked below

Quick take

Who Amazon Prime is best for

People who use Amazon shipping benefits often enough that Prime Video effectively becomes a bundled bonus rather than a standalone streaming cost.

Subscriber context: Public subscriber count not highlighted in this snapshot.

Pricing snapshot

What you should know before paying

Starting price: $11.58/mo

Free trial or free tier: Check the Amazon Prime official page for any active free trial offers.

Student pricing: $7.49/mo

Current pricing

Current plans and prices

Primary source:Amazon Prime official pricing

Prices verified: March 30, 2026

Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.

Student pricing: $7.49/mo

Plan option

Prime Monthly

$14.99/mo

No public annual price highlighted

Prime Video included • Free shipping benefits

Ad-freeMonthly only
What changes on this plan
  • Prime Video included
  • Free shipping benefits
  • Prime Music and Prime Gaming perks
  • Note: Prime Video includes ads by default

Most popular

Prime Annual

$11.58/mo

$139.00/year

Lower effective monthly cost • Same Prime bundle benefits

Ad-freeAnnual billing option
What changes on this plan
  • Lower effective monthly cost
  • Same Prime bundle benefits
  • Best full-membership benchmark
  • Note: Paid upfront

Deals to check

Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check

Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.

Billing notes

Free trial, annual billing, and discounts

Free trial or free tier: Check the Amazon Prime official page for any active free trial offers.

Annual comparison: Prime Annual is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.

Student pricing: $7.49/mo

Before you subscribe

What to double-check on the official page

Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.

Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.

Closest competitors

Services that are closest to this one

Hulu

$11.99/mo default plan

Next-day TV episodes, FX originals, strong reality and network content

BET+

$10.99/mo default plan

Fans of BET originals and a more focused niche entertainment subscription than the major streamers.

Apple TV+

$9.99/mo default plan

Premium originals only — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Slow Horses

Lower-cost options

Cheaper substitutes worth checking

Crunchyroll

$7.99/mo default plan

Anime — largest library of simulcast and catalog anime anywhere

Paramount+

$7.99/mo default plan

CBS shows, Showtime, NFL, Champions League, Star Trek, Yellowstone

Peacock

$7.99/mo default plan

NBC shows, Premier League, WWE, classic sitcoms like The Office and Parks & Rec

Head-to-head comparisons

Compare Amazon Prime side by side

FAQs

Common questions

What is the cheapest Amazon Prime plan and is it worth it?

Amazon Prime's lowest paid plan is Prime Annual at $11.58/mo. Lower effective monthly cost • Same Prime bundle benefits Compare this against alternatives in Streaming Video to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.

How much does Amazon Prime cost per year?

With annual billing, Prime Annual costs $139.00 per year, saving you -$0.04 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $138.96 per year.

Does Amazon Prime have a free trial or free tier?

Check the Amazon Prime official page for any active free trial offers.

How many plans does Amazon Prime have and what is the difference?

Amazon Prime offers 2 plans ranging from $11.58/mo to $14.99/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.

Is Amazon Prime worth the price compared to alternatives?

People who use Amazon shipping benefits often enough that Prime Video effectively becomes a bundled bonus rather than a standalone streaming cost. Closest competitors in Streaming Video include Hulu, BET+, Apple TV+. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.

Sources

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