Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in comparison: these are the differences

In this comparison, we show you the differences and similarities between the streaming providers Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Netflix: This is what the streaming service offers

Netflix has also been officially available in Germany since mid-September 2014.

Offer: The Netflix offer was not too big at the start, but was continuously expanded. From the beginning there were some previously unrated series in Germany like "From Dusk Till Dawn" or "Penny Dreadful". All seasons of "House of Cards" can also be seen. You can also find German titles on Netflix.
Price: You pay a flat monthly fee of 7.99 euros. You can do this on a device in the standard offer. For 10.99 you can watch the videos in HD quality and on two devices. The subscription for 13.99 euros allows four different devices and Ultra HD quality. You can cancel your subscription online at any time.
Extras: Netflix is the market leader in the USA and could also be awarded many exclusive titles in Germany.
Conclusion: The offer is huge and Netflix is one of the world's most successful streaming services.

Amazon Prime Video has been running in its current form since the end of February 2014. The service regularly adds new series and films to its range.

Offer: There are currently around 13, 000 titles and more than 3, 000 series in the Amazon Prime Video Catalog. Popular films such as "World War Z" and "Star Trek Into Darkness" or current series such as "Vikings" and "Crossbones" are available.
Price: You can book Amazon Prime Video as a monthly subscription for 7.99 euros. In this form, the service can be canceled at any time. Amazon Prime customers also get Amazon Prime Video. A Prime subscription costs 69 euros per year. You can stream Amazon Prime Video on all devices in your household.
Extras: Students can subscribe to Amazon Prime at a discount of 34 euros per year.
Conclusion: The Amazon Prime video offer is particularly worthwhile as part of the Prime membership. Students can also access the wide range of titles at a discount.

We will compare other online video store providers for you in the next practical tip.