{"id":1132,"date":"2017-08-21T16:45:18","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T16:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1132"},"modified":"2018-11-20T12:38:34","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T12:38:34","slug":"amazon-prime-vs-netflix-uks-number-one-streaming-service-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/amazon-prime-vs-netflix-uks-number-one-streaming-service-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Prime Vs. Netflix: Which is the UKs Number One Streaming Service? (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a fan or not, it\u2019s clear to see that video steaming is something that is here to stay. For most TV and film buffs, it\u2019s the <em>only<\/em> place to find the most up-to-date, entertaining, and gripping TV shows and movies.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it will come as no surprise that there is tough competition to be the UK\u2019s number one streaming service.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>For a long time, it\u2019s fair to say that Netflix was leading the way. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2016\/mar\/22\/netflix-amazon-sky-uk-subscribers-streaming\" target=\"_blank\">5 million households joined in 2015<\/a> in the UK alone, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/media\/2017\/jul\/18\/netflix-tops-100m-subscribers-international-customers-sign-up\" target=\"_blank\">new data<\/a> estimating around 100 million subscribers worldwide at the end of 2016.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Rise of Amazon Prime Video?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>However, recently, Amazon has presented itself as being real competition for Netflix, with its Amazon Prime Video service <a href=\"http:\/\/fortune.com\/2017\/04\/25\/amazon-prime-growing-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\">growing steadily in popularity<\/a> over the last few years. It\u2019s doubled in size since 2015, with there being an estimated 80 million subscribers worldwide. This is a huge 38% growth since the 58 million in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>With instant access to digital movies, TV shows, podcasts, and much more, it\u2019s easy to see why more and more people are signing up with Prime every year.<\/p>\n<p>But does this put it above Netflix, or is there a still long way to go before it reaches the same amount of fame?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve taken a look at which of the streaming services truly deserves to be crowned as the king \u2013 or queen \u2013 of 2017!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#1 Price <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When signing up for Netflix or Amazon Prime, you\u2019re offered a 30-day free trial that allows you to sample what\u2019s on offer before committing to something long term. For those who can\u2019t decide between the two, this is the perfect opportunity to try them both before making a decision.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Netflix Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Netflix works on a three-tier pricing structure that depends on what you are looking for. The basic account is priced at \u00a35.99 and is perfect for people who are just looking for something to watch on their laptop, phone, TV or tablet. The standard package is priced at \u00a37.49 and has the added benefit of being able to watch in HD. You can also watch it on two different screens at the same time. Their most \u201cexpensive\u201d package is \u00a38.99 and allows you ultra HD watching, as well as the ability to watch on 4 different screens at once \u2013 perfect for sharing with friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>You get unlimited films and TV shows with all three pricing plans.<\/p>\n<p><center><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3D-TV-vs-Traditional-TV.png\" alt=\"3D TV vs Traditional TV\" width=\"724\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3D-TV-vs-Traditional-TV.png 724w, https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3D-TV-vs-Traditional-TV-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Amazon Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Amazon Prime is available in a few different ways. Mainly, they want you to join up to the \u00a379 a year Prime Service. This gives you access to thousands of movies and TV shows, as well as over two million songs. Alongside Prime Video, it also gives you access to their unlimited one-day delivery service on millions of items, alongside unlimited access to over a thousand books, magazines, and comics.<\/p>\n<p>You can also opt for their \u00a37.99 per month option which gives you the same benefits as above, but with the option of cancelling. This does add up to be more than \u00a379 if you do keep it for the entire year.<\/p>\n<p>For those just looking to stream Amazon Video without the added options, you can pay \u00a35.99 month.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>#2 Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Comparing the content on both services is always going to be difficult \u2013 it\u2019s about personal preference after all. However, it\u2019s by far the most important thing to consider before making your choice. It\u2019s all about the TV shows after all!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Amazon Prime <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the size of the library available, Amazon Prime definitely has the edge. Although the content is constantly being updated \u2013 making it hard to put an official number on what is available \u2013 it\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/variety.com\/2016\/digital\/news\/netflix-amazon-prime-video-movies-tv-comparison-1201759030\/\" target=\"_blank\">estimated that there is around 18,000 movies<\/a> and 2,000 TV shows to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon probably doesn\u2019t have some of the bigger named shows that have made Netflix a household name, but it does have its fair share of fantastic content. TV shows such as American Gods, Bosch, Lucifer and The Grand Tour, have all been regarded as being worth paying for subscription alone.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Netflix <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Amazon Prime may have the numbers, but there is a reason for why Netflix is often regarded as the king of streaming, and it\u2019s in large parts thanks to the selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/whats-coming-netflix-august-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\">incredible TV shows available to watch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When hits such as House of Cards, Making a Murderer, Daredevil, and Jessica Jones are just a small selection of things on offer, it\u2019s really easy to see why people sign up to Netflix every single day!<\/p>\n<p><center><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TV-and-Remote-Control-iStock_000040074378_Medium-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"Remote and TV with multiple images gallery\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TV-and-Remote-Control-iStock_000040074378_Medium-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TV-and-Remote-Control-iStock_000040074378_Medium-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/TV-and-Remote-Control-iStock_000040074378_Medium.jpg 1744w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So, we\u2019ve looked at pricing and content, but there is a lot more than we need to consider before making our verdict. Keep on checking back for part 2!<\/p>\n<p>Until then, check out our fantastic range of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheapledtvs.co.uk\/cheap-smart-tvs\" target=\"_blank\">smart televisions<\/a> \u2013 perfect for putting your feet up and enjoying the wonders that Netflix and Amazon prime have to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a fan or not, it\u2019s clear to see that video steaming is something that is here to stay. 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