Netflix vs Prime Video comparison

By starting price alone, Prime Video is ₩1,500 cheaper. But price is not everything, so see below what differs.

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

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What is different

Starting price

Netflix≈$5.27+ (₩7,000)
Prime Video≈$4.14+ (₩5,500)

Free tier

NetflixPaid only
Prime VideoTrial only

Maximum quality

Netflix4K UHD
Prime VideoFHD

Max simultaneous streams

Netflix4
Prime Video3

Partner discounts

NetflixAd tier included in the Naver Plus membership (₩4,900/mo) / Bundles with the 3 Korean telecoms (unverified)
Prime VideoNo confirmed discount bundles / Shortcut button on SK Broadband set-top boxes (outside sources)

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

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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