Netflix vs Prime Video: which OTT service is better in July 2026?
The two biggest global streamers, weighed on originals, catalog, and reach.
- Reported users
- 301.6M
- New this month
- 162 titles
- Reported users
- 200M+
- New this month
- 140 titles
Netflix vs Prime Video: summary
Netflix and Prime Video are the two most-watched OTT services in the world. Netflix's catalog is purpose-built for streaming; Prime Video's leans on bundled Prime membership and a large rental/buy storefront on top of its subscription tier. Both are available in the US and India, and both invest heavily in originals.
Pick Netflix
Pick Netflix if you want the deepest slate of original series with global reach, strong non-English content (K-dramas, Spanish, Hindi), and zero ads on the standard plan.
Pick Prime Video
Pick Prime Video if you already pay for Amazon Prime (it's effectively free), want access to rent/buy new releases in one place, or live in a country where Prime Video has better local-language depth — like India.
| Metric | Netflix | Prime Video |
|---|---|---|
| Reported users | 301.6MPaid memberships | 200M+Prime members (Video bundled) |
| New in July 2026 | 162 titles | 140 titles |
| New movies | 44 | 32 |
| New shows | 118 | 108 |
| Regions tracked | US, IN | US, IN |
Netflix vs Prime Video: FAQ
- Is Netflix better than Prime Video?
- Neither is strictly better — Netflix leads on original series at global scale, while Prime Video leads on catalog breadth and rent/buy storefront. Households that already pay for Amazon Prime effectively get Prime Video included.
- Which has more titles, Netflix or Prime Video?
- Prime Video typically lists a larger total catalog because it includes rent/buy titles alongside its subscription tier. Netflix's subscription-only library is smaller but more actively curated.
- Are Netflix and Prime Video both available in India?
- Yes. Both operate in India, with local-language originals and acquisitions. Prime Video generally has deeper Hindi-language catalog depth; Netflix has invested significantly in Indian originals since 2018.