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Amazon Prime Video pricing (2026)
Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/mo (Prime Video (standalone, with ads)) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from Amazon Prime Video's own pricing page; 2 plans. Best for Existing Amazon Prime members getting video as part of shipping membership. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $8.99/mo (Prime Video (standalone, with ads))
- Free tier: No · 30-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Existing Amazon Prime members getting video as part of shipping membership; Viewers who want a single app to manage multiple streaming subscriptions (Channels); NFL Thursday Night Football fans; X-Ray trivia and behind-the-scenes enthusiasts; Students (6-month free trial, then half-price)
As of · every figure below links to its source
Amazon Prime Video plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Video (standalone, with ads) | $8.99 | — | flat | Standalone ad-supported Prime Video without a full Prime membership. Ad-free upgrade via Prime Video Ultra add-on at +$4.99/mo (adds 4K/UHD, up to 5 concurrent streams, 100 downloads). | amazon.com |
| Amazon Prime (membership, with ads) | $14.99 | −23% | flat | Full Amazon Prime membership including ad-supported Prime Video plus shipping and other Prime benefits. Annual $139/yr (~$41 savings vs monthly). Ad-free Prime Video via Ultra add-on +$4.99/mo. | amazon.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. https://www.dealnews.com/features/amazon/prime-video-cost/ (2026 cost guide; standalone and Ultra add-on rates corroborated via variety.com and cnbc.com March 2026 Prime Video Ultra coverage) Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against variety.com.
Price changes
Price on record
$8.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: Prime Video Channels Marketplace — add Max, Paramount+, Starz, MGM+ and 100+ more as paid add-ons, Alexa voice control for hands-free navigation and search, Amazon Fire TV (native app, deepest integration), Prime Access plan for EBT/Medicaid cardholders at $6.99/mo, Prime for Young Adults (18–24) at $7.49/mo or $69/yr, Student Prime — 6-month free trial then half-price, Watch Party — sync playback for up to 100 users with built-in chat.
Key features: X-Ray — actor names, trivia, song details, and Shop the Look for on-screen items; Prime Video Channels Marketplace — 100+ add-on streaming services in one interface; Watch Party — synchronized viewing with up to 100 participants and built-in chat; 4K UHD + HDR (Ultra add-on only); Amazon Originals library — The Boys, Reacher, Rings of Power, Fallout; NFL Thursday Night Football exclusive (included with Prime); Offline downloads — up to 25 (standard) or 100 (Ultra) titles; Parental controls with 5-digit PIN and maturity rating restrictions; Alexa voice control integration.
Plan limits: Standard (with ads): 3 simultaneous streams, 1080p max, up to 25 offline downloads; Ultra add-on (+$4.99/mo): 5 simultaneous streams, 4K UHD + HDR, up to 100 offline downloads, ad-free; Offline downloads on iOS, Android, Windows tablets only; Free trial: 30 days for new members; 6 months for students; Select free ad-supported content available without subscription via Amazon account.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon Prime Video cost?
Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/mo (Prime Video (standalone, with ads)); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
Is Amazon Prime Video cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Amazon Prime Video publishes a 23% discount for paying annually (on the Amazon Prime (membership, with ads) plan). Verified 2026-09-05.
Does Amazon Prime Video support HIPAA?
Amazon Prime Video HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Amazon Prime Video have a free plan?
Amazon Prime Video free tier: No; 30-day free trial.
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