Prime Video review: plans, prices and who it is for
If you already have Amazon Prime ($14.99 a month or $139 a year), Prime Video is included with ads. Removing ads costs $4.99 a month more. Video-only Prime Video is $8.99.
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How much does Prime Video cost?
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Video (standalone) | $8.99/mo | Video only, with ads |
| Amazon Prime | $14.99/mo | $139/year; includes Prime Video with ads plus shipping |
| Prime Video Ultra add-on | $4.99/mo | Removes ads; added on top of Prime |
Prices last checked November 9, 2026 on Amazon Help: The Amazon Prime Membership Fee. Taxes and promotional offers not included.
Prime Video Channels let you add other services (for example Paramount+ or HBO Max) inside the Prime Video app.
Who is Prime Video best for?
- Households that already pay for Amazon Prime
- Thursday Night Football
Who should skip it?
- People who want ad-free viewing without paying for Prime
What do you get with Prime Video?
| Cheapest plan | $8.99/mo |
|---|---|
| Ad-free from | $19.98/mo |
| 4K | Included on many titles |
| Live sports | Thursday Night Football and NBA games are streamed on Prime Video. |
| Kids and family | Kids profiles and a family catalog, smaller than Disney+. |
| Local channels | No local channels. |
| Free trial | Amazon usually offers a Prime free trial to new members. |
What should you know before subscribing?
Prime Video comes with an Amazon Prime membership. Ads are on by default; the Ultra add-on removes them for $4.99 a month, up from $2.99 before 2026.
Live sports include Thursday Night Football and a package of NBA games.
The ad-free price listed in our tables ($19.98) is Prime plus Ultra.
How was this researched?
This page is research-based, not a hands-on test. Prices and plan details come from each provider's own pricing or help pages, checked on the date shown. Feature and sports details come from provider pages and published news reports, which are linked. We do not assign star ratings. Read how we research.
Recent news
- Prime Video's ad-free option becomes Ultra at $4.99 a month
Amazon renamed its Prime Video ad-free add-on to Prime Video Ultra and raised it from $2.99 to $4.99 a month in the US.