Netflix or Amazon Prime: our 2024 comparison

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Market share

📊 Unsurprisingly, in 2024, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video continue to dominate the streaming market. According to the latest statistics, Netflix has around 230 million subscribers, while Amazon Prime Video gathers around 200 million. It's a fast-growing market, with each platform trying to attract new subscribers with exclusive content and innovative features. Which streaming service really stands out? We take stock! 

The price: 1 point for Amazon Prime

Offers and packages

Netflix offers several price plans:

• Essentiel: €8.99/month, single connection in standard definition.
• Standard: €13.49/month, two simultaneous HD connections.
• Premium: €17.99/month, four simultaneous connections in 4K UHD.

With an even higher price tag if you add the additional subscriber fee at Netflix. By using Spliiit, you can share your subscriptions and thus reduce these costs considerably.

Amazon Prime Video, on the other hand, is included in the Amazon Prime subscription at €6.99/month or €69.90/year, offering added value with additional services such as free delivery, Prime Music, and Prime Reading. This attractive price and additional services tip the balance in favor of Amazon Prime.

The catalog: 1 point for Netflix

Diversity and exclusivity

Netflix boasts a rich and varied catalog, including :

• Films and series: Blockbusters, auteur films, documentaries, cartoons.
• Exclusive series: Original productions such as "Stranger Things" and "The Crown".
• Exclusivities: Unique and diversified content, regularly updated.

However, Netflix is often criticized for prematurely canceling popular series. For example, series such as "The OA" and "Mindhunter" were stopped despite a devoted fan base.

Comparison with Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video also offers a wide range of content, including :

• Recent films: Various genres and independent productions.
• Series produced: Originals such as "The Boys" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel".
• Frequent additions: Regularly updated catalog.

Although its catalog is impressive, it is generally perceived as slightly inferior to Netflix's in terms of quantity and quality of original productions.

Features: Tied

Available options

Both platforms offer similar features such as :

• Offline download: View content without an Internet connection.
• Parental control: Manage children's profiles and content.
• Multiple profiles: Customize recommendations for each user.

User interface: 1 point for Netflix

User experience

Netflix boasts a fluid and intuitive interface, with :

• Easy navigation: Consistent across all devices, including smart tvs and connected TVs.
• Personalized recommendations: Efficient algorithm for suggesting content.
• Previews: Synopsis, cast and trailers.
• New TV interface: Ongoing improvements for a better viewing experience.

Amazon Prime Video also offers a well-designed interface, but it can sometimes seem less intuitive and less effective in terms of personalizing recommendations.

Sound and video quality: tied

Technical specifications

Both platforms offer excellent sound and video quality:

• Netflix: Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, Dolby Atmos.
• Amazon Prime Video: Also offers HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos.

Each offers optimal quality options for an immersive viewing experience.

Complementary services: 1 point for Amazon Prime

Additional benefits

Amazon Prime Video includes additional services:

• Paramount+, MAX : Movie offers and TV channels.
• Prime Music, Prime Reading: Access to millions of songs and ebooks.
• Amazon Photos, Prime delivery: Photo storage and delivery benefits.

Netflix, despite its foray into video games, has yet to rival the breadth of Amazon's services.

Device compatibility: A tie

Compatible devices

Both services are compatible with a wide range of devices:

• Netflix: Smart TVs, game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation, set-top boxes, smartphones, tablets.
• Amazon Prime Video: Ditto, plus Amazon devices like Fire Stick and Echo Show, as well as Apple TV and Google TV.

Cancellation facilities: Ex-aequo‍

Cancelling a Netflix or Amazon Prime Video subscription is relatively straightforward. For Netflix, cancellation can be made at any time via the user account, at no additional cost. What's more, you continue to have access to the service until the end of the current billing period.

Amazon Prime, meanwhile, also allows online cancellation via the customer area. Monthly subscriptions can be canceled at any time, and you can also opt for a pro rata refund of the unused period if you're on an annual plan. This flexibility gives Amazon a slight advantage, especially for annual subscribers.

Flexible subscriptions 

Spliiit, meanwhile, is commitment-free, allowing you to test both platforms without constraints. With Spliiit, you can easily share and access Netflix and Amazon Prime Video subscriptions, giving you the opportunity to explore the features of each service in depth, according to the criteria mentioned above. This flexibility gives you the opportunity to decide which platform is right for you, without having to make a long-term commitment.

Conclusion: Who to choose between Netflix and Amazon?

Netflix and Amazon Prime Video share many features that make them top choices for streaming. Both platforms offer a vast library of content including movies, series, documentaries, and original productions. They both allow content to be downloaded for offline viewing, feature parental controls for tailored management of family profiles, and are compatible with a wide range of devices such as smart TVs, games consoles, smartphones, and tablets. What's more, they offer optimal video and sound quality, with options like HDR10 and Dolby Atmos, for an immersive viewing experience. Finally, whether it's Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, users can benefit from personalized recommendations thanks to sophisticated algorithms, ensuring a selection of content that matches their tastes and viewing habits.

While Netflix wins on catalog and user interface aspects, Amazon Prime Video stands out for its price and complementary services. The final decision will depend on your personal priorities in terms of content and features.

One thing's for sure, with Spliiit you can share and access multiple subscriptions, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of both platforms without having to choose!

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Alternatives to Netflix and Amazon Prime

Other options

In addition to Netflix and Amazon Prime, several other streaming services are worth exploring:

• Disney+: Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar content.
• MAX : HBO original series and movies.
• Apple TV+: High-quality original productions.

These alternatives can also enrich your streaming experience according to your specific preferences. And are also available on Spliiit 😉

The Spliiit team 💙