Amazon Prime Video members already get access to a large selection of movies and shows as part of their regular subscription, but viewers can get even more content through the addition of Prime Video Channels.
These special streaming channels let you add many popular on-demand networks and services to your Prime membership, including platforms like HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Showtime, and Starz. Live TV channels are even offered in some instances.
Below, we've broken everything you need to know about Prime Video Channels, including prices, popular services, free options, and more.
Prime Video Channels lets you add subscriptions to third-party networks and streaming channels that aren't already included in your Amazon's Prime Video membership. Channel add-ons typically range in price from $6 to $15 a month.
What are Amazon Prime Video Channels?
Prime Video Channels are extra monthly subscriptions that you can add to your Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership. For an additional monthly fee, you'll get access to content from premium third-party networks and other streaming entertainment services, all through one account.
Some subscriptions also offer a "Watch Live" feature, which gives you the option to livestream programming at the same time it's broadcast on TV. Prime Video also now offers a limited selection of free livestreaming channels that you can watch with commercials.
To start adding premium channels you first need a Prime Video membership. Prime Video alone costs $9 a month. If you want Prime Video along with other Amazon shopping perks like free shipping on tons of items, you can get a full Amazon Prime subscription for $15 a month or $139 a year.
Once you sign up for Prime Video, you can start adding extra channels to your subscription.
How many Prime Video Channels are there?
You can find all the Prime Video channels here. At a glance, the complete lineup includes over 150 channels to choose from — ranging from Discovery Plus and Starz to Shudder and BritBox.
What are some of the most popular channels on Prime Video?
Some of the most popular Prime Video Channels include several premium networks and services, like HBO Max, Showtime, and Starz. Most channels include free trial periods so you can test them before paying.
Here's a rundown of pricing and free trial periods for several popular Prime Video Channel add-ons:
- HBO Max: $16/month after one-week trial
- Starz: $9/month after one-week trial
- Showtime: $11/month after one-week trial
- Paramount Plus: $10/month after one-week trial
- Cinemax: $10/month after one-week trial
- AMC Plus: $9/month after one-week trial
- Discovery Plus: $5/month (with ads) after one-week trial
- Epix: $6/month after one-week trial
How much do Prime Video Channels cost?
Most channels on Prime Video cost about $6 to $15 a month on top of your existing Prime membership. You can test many channel subscriptions with a free seven-day trial before committing.
In most cases, Prime Video Channel prices are the same as what you'd find when subscribing directly to each standalone service. But signing up via Prime Video offers members the added perk of keeping all their subscriptions housed in one platform.
Are there free channels on Prime Video?
Although most channels have a monthly cost, Prime Video does include the ad-supported Freevee channel for access to a number of shows and movies for free. The channel includes popular movies like "Now You See Me" and "E.T.," binge-worthy series like "Mad Men," and even original shows like "Leverage: Redemption."
In addition to on-demand content from Freevee, Prime Video also has a few specialty livestreaming channels for free, including Crime 360, Tastemade, and Filmrise.
Since these channels are all free, however, they include commercial breaks.
Prime Video Channels lets you add subscriptions to third-party networks and streaming channels that aren't already included in your Amazon's Prime Video membership. Channel add-ons typically range in price from $6 to $15 a month.
