Netflix vs Prime Video comparison

By starting price alone, Prime Video is ₩1,500 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Netflix and Prime Video compared side by side in OTT streaming.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Netflix

OTT with the largest global originals catalog, also offering Korean originals and SBS shows

What is good

  • Largest global originals catalog
  • Premium has 4K, HDR and 4 simultaneous streams
  • Ad tier is effectively free with Naver Plus

What could be better

  • Ad-free plans are expensive, starting at ₩13,500
  • Account sharing limits mean extra member fees

Netflix official site

Prime Video

OTT with Amazon original series and MGM films (no official KRW service in Korea)

What is good

  • Cheap at about ₩5,500~5,900/mo
  • Amazon originals such as The Boys, Reacher and Fallout
  • 3 simultaneous streams, 6 profiles

What could be better

  • Not an official service in Korea, so KRW billing, customer support and Korean subtitles are lacking
  • Almost no Korean content

Prime Video official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemNetflixVisit sitePrime VideoVisit site
Starting price≈$5.27+ (₩7,000)Official price≈$4.14+ (₩5,500)External source
Free tierPaid onlyTrial only
Maximum quality4K UHDFHD
Max simultaneous streams43
Ad-supported planYesYes
Main content
  • Culinary Class Wars Season 3, The East Palace, Boyfriend on Demand, Can This Love Be Translated?, Possible Love by Lee Chang-dong
  • New and older SBS shows
  • Global original series and films
  • The Boys
  • Reacher
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
  • Fallout
  • Invincible
  • Amazon MGM films (007 and others)
Partner discounts
  • Ad tier included in the Naver Plus membership (₩4,900/mo)
  • Bundles with the 3 Korean telecoms (unverified)
  • No confirmed discount bundles
  • Shortcut button on SK Broadband set-top boxes (outside sources)
Good for
  • Value-focused solo viewers, Naver Plus members (ad tier)
  • 2-person households (Standard)
  • Families with a 4K TV (Premium)
  • Amazon original fans
  • Fans of American shows and films who can watch with English subtitles
TypeOTT streamingOTT streaming
CategoryKorean Dramas/Variety Shows, International Series, Movies, Animation, Documentaries, KidsInternational Series, Movies
CompanyNetflix, Inc., United StatesAmazon.com, Inc., United States
Plans
  • Standard with ads ₩7,000/mo
  • Standard ₩13,500/mo
  • Premium ₩17,000/mo
  • Extra member ₩4,000/mo per person (with ads) or ₩5,000
  • Prime Video standalone about ₩5,500~5,900/mo (iOS in-app) or $5.99 (web, overseas card payment)
Pros
  • Largest global originals catalog
  • Premium has 4K, HDR and 4 simultaneous streams
  • Ad tier is effectively free with Naver Plus
  • Cheap at about ₩5,500~5,900/mo
  • Amazon originals such as The Boys, Reacher and Fallout
  • 3 simultaneous streams, 6 profiles
Cons
  • Ad-free plans are expensive, starting at ₩13,500
  • Account sharing limits mean extra member fees
  • No live terrestrial broadcasts or sports
  • Not an official service in Korea, so KRW billing, customer support and Korean subtitles are lacking
  • Almost no Korean content
  • No 4K (Ultra) in Korea, and ad policy is unclear

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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