There isn't a streaming service that has every show on the market in its library, but Prime Video comes pretty close. Prime Video members get access to over 100+ channel add-ons they can subscribe to. Which channels to buy depends on the viewer and whether they want original or syndicated content.
Streaming platforms that are considered direct competition cannot be found on Prime Video, so original shows from Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, and Disney Plus are not here. However, Max and Paramount Plus do have channels through Amazon.
One of the perks of subscribing to add-on channels through Prime Video is that all of your shows and movies are in the same place without having to log into different apps, so the payment and interface are all streamlined. Keep reading to learn about the best add-on channels available through Prime Video, and how much they cost.
The Best Prime Video Channel Add-Ons At A Glance
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Streaming Platform |
Free Trial? |
Introductory Discount? |
Price Per Month / Year |
Where To Subscribe |
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Shudder |
Yes |
No |
$6.99 / $83.88 |
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BritBox |
No |
$2.25 for 2 months |
$8.99 / $107.88 |
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Crunchyroll |
Yes |
No |
$7.99-$9.99 / $95.88-$119.88 |
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History Vault |
Yes |
No |
$4.99 / $59.88 |
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Paramount+ |
No |
$3 for 2 months |
$11.99 / $143.88 |
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Starz |
No |
$2.50 for 2 months |
$9.99 / $119.88 |
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AMC+ |
Yes (Ad Supported only) |
Ad-Free is $2.25 for 2 months |
$4.99-$8.99 / $59.88-107.88 |
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Max |
No |
No |
$9.99-$15.99 / $119.88-$191.88 |
Shudder
Satiate your taste for blood with an add-on subscription to Shudder, the leading horror subscription service. With over 500 movies and shows, Shudder provides a wide range of sub-genres to choose from. It has popular titles like Halloween and the Saw movies to more niche offerings like Hannibal and Anna and the Apocalypse. Discover something new from the '50s B-movie boom or a hidden gem from a '70s slasher, Shudder has titles spanning decades.
Try out Shudder for free for seven days, then $6.99 after that. Like the rest of the services on this list, there's no need for a second app. Shudder can be accessed within your Prime Video library.
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BritBox
Unleash your inner Anglophile with a subscription to BritBox on Prime Video. Get the best and most popular programming Britain has to offer with a monthly payment of $8.99. Sometimes the channel has promotions from the first couple months free to the first two months for only $2.25. It depends on when you are subscribing.
BritBox is operated by the BBC and ITV, two of the most respected and revered channels on British television. Titles include shows like Luther with Idris Elba, Downton Abbey, the Pride and Prejudice miniseries with Colin Firth, and Merlin. Michael Shannon and David Tennent's latest mockumentary series Staged is on there, along with the first 25 seasons of Doctor Who. BritBox also has classic British sitcoms like The IT Crowd, The Vicar of Dibley, As Time Goes By, and U.K version of The Office.
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the streaming service to have if a person is obsessed with anime. Over five million people have subscribed, gaining access to hundreds of shows and thousands of seasons. Through Prime Video, Crunchyroll offers a seven-day free trial and a two-tiered subscription plan. The standard Fan plan is $7.99 and provides access to the Crunchyroll streaming library. In addition, the $9.99 Mega Fan plan allows you to download episodes to watch on the go, discounts at the site's store, and access to its Game Vault.
While you can find some anime titles on other streaming sites, none offer the selection that Crunchyroll can. Popular series to watch on it include Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Attack on Titan.
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History Vault
While Discovery Plus is still available on Prime Video, which has some History channel selections on it, it also has TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, and A&E shows which are a lot on one platform. If you want history content and just history content, try the History Vault.
Comprised of old shows that once aired on the History channel, this streaming service has everything from war documentaries to survivalist shows to calmer fare like American Pickers. Enjoy every season of Ancient Aliens and Modern Marvels. This channel is also great for teachers and parents looking for educational programming. History Vault comes with a seven-day free trial and is $4.99 every month after that.
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Paramount Plus
An amalgam of CBS and Paramount properties, the Paramount Plus streaming library is impressive. In addition to numerous movies, it offers many interesting and binge-worthy TV shows like RuPaul's Drag Race, Big Brother, and Survivor, CBS series like Criminal Minds and CSI, and original programming like Yellowstone spin-off 1883, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and the Frasier reboot.
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To get Paramount Plus directly, there are two plans: an ad-supported plan costs $5.99, while the ad-free plan costs $11.99 monthly. Through Prime Video, the channel is $11.99 with $3.00 for the first two months. Like all the channels on this list, getting Paramount Plus through Prime Video allows you to have many of your streaming services in one place, streamlining the viewing experience.
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Starz
Starz combines the latest movies with original programming, like Outlander and American Gods. It boasts critically acclaimed comedies like Minx and Party Down and dramas like The Serpent Queen and the Power series of shows.
Prime Video is offering the first two months of Starz for $2.50 a month. After that, the price jumps to $9.99.
AMC Plus
AMC Plus is a relatively newer streaming platform that features content from the AMC television network. Want to watch every season of Mad Men and Breaking Bad or check out Dark Winds, the latest show from Game of Thrones Author George R.R. Martin? AMC Plus is the way to go.
The streaming service offers two plans through Prime Video. AMC Plus with Ads is $4.99 after a seven-day free trial and includes 6 live TV channels and access to Shudder, Sundance Now, and IFC Films Unlimited. AMC+ Ad-Free is $2.25 for the first two months and $8.99 after that. It offers the same benefits as the other plan without ads and with the ability to download content to watch anywhere.
Max
Max, formally HBO Max, is the streaming service that started it all. Max's plans through Prime Video start at $9.99 for ad-supported streaming to the $15.99 monthly ad-free plan. Unfortunately, Max service providers no longer offer a free trial.
There's a reason Max has long been considered one of the most comprehensive streaming services. With shows like Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, Euphoria, Barry, and House of the Dragon that win a cluster of Emmys every year, the site is known for its wide library and prestigious programming. Try Max on Prime Video