The original content produced by these companies is not inferior to that of television networks and services premium like HBO and Showtime.

Some of the best TV shows can only be seen on streaming. So if you want to stream movies and TV shows, we’ve compared the services so you can find the right one for you.

Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime

netflix	Hulu	AmazonPrime
The most original content.	Features current TV episodes.	Benefits outside of video streaming.
Best overall collection of third-party movies and TV series.	Contains ads.	Very good original content.
	Maybe cheaper than an HD DVR from your cable company.	The subscription can be paid annually or monthly.

Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime are all good streaming platforms. All three offer both original and third-party content. Netflix currently offers the most original content. Hulu is great if you want to keep up with the latest TV episodes. Although Amazon Prime’s library doesn’t match Netflix, there are benefits to a subscription outside of video streaming.

Content: Netflix has the best library

netflix	Hulu	AmazonPrime
Best overall collection of third-party movies and TV series.	It offers episodes from the latest TV seasons.	Lower library compared to Netflix but improving.
It offers a resolution of up to 4K UHD.	It has a small but growing library of original content.	It has a small but growing library of original content.
Some content may be downloaded instead of streamed.	It only offers a limited number of episodes of a given series.	You have access to old HBO shows.
Movies and shows are regularly removed from the platform.	It does not offer content from all networks.	The worst interface of the three.
Current seasons of TV shows are only available several months later.

Although each service has good content, Netflix is ​​the clear leader of the pack. Not only does it have the most original content, but it also has some of the best. Its lineup includes award winners like Shine Yes Orange is the new black with the favorites of fans love stranger things , bojack horseman Yes black mirror . The service also has a movie deal with Adam Sandler and a growing list of original foreign films.

This adds up to what might be the best overall collection of third-party movies and TV available for streaming. Netflix has slimmed down its library in recent years by focusing on original content, but still offers a large library. As Netflix reduced the number of titles, it focused on what Netflix users actually stream.

Netflix is ​​focused on streaming an entire series with a collection of movies and original content. The strategy of Hulu It consists of offering what is broadcast on television at the moment and not what was broadcast last year. In many ways, Hulu it’s him DVRs benefits of Diffusion. But this strategy has some drawbacks.

Hulu tends to only offer a certain number of episodes of a series, usually the five most recent episodes. It does not offer content from all channels. When you offer episodes from a network, you are not offering all series issued by it.

Despite these limitations, Hulu is still a great option for those who like to catch up on TV. It costs less than renting an HD DVR from your cable company. In addition to recent episodes, it has original content and, thanks to an agreement with EPIX, Hulu also offers a modest selection of movies.

In many ways, Amazon Prime is a slightly inferior version of Netflix. This changes, however, with additions like The extent , Carnival Row , The boys Yes Jack Ryan . Amazon It also offers a range of movies and TV shows, although not everything is included with Prime. Many new films are only available for separate rental.

A nice bonus is Amazon’s deal with HBO, which gives access to older series like true blood Yes The Sopranos . You can also subscribe to HBO, Starz Is Show time through your Amazon Prime subscription. However, since each of them offers a separate service, the appeal is somewhat limited.

Amazon Prime also has the worst interface of the three. While Netflix and Hulu have irritations, Amazon Prime’s main problem is how non-pay movies and TV mix with subscription shows. You can usually filter through the app, but it can be annoying when you find a movie through the search function only to find it’s not free.

Plans and prices: Amazon has benefits beyond video content

netflix	Hulu	AmazonPrime
The Basic plan ($8.99/month) streams TV shows and movies to one device at a time in SD. This plan also lets you download titles to a phone or tablet.	The basic plan ($5.99/month) contains ads and does not include live TV.	The individual plan costs $12.99/month or $119/year.
The standard plan ($12.99/month) streams on two devices at the same time and in HD when available. This plan also lets you download titles to two phones or tablets.	Hulu+ ad-free ($11.99/month).	The student plan costs $6.49/month.
The premium plan ($15.99/month) streams on four devices at the same time and in HD and UHD when available. This plan also lets you download titles to four phones or tablets.	Hulu + Live TV ($44.99/month).	The Prime Video subscription costs $8.99/month.
	Hulu (ad-free) + Live TV ($50.99).	The Amazon Prime subwoofer includes benefits outside of video streaming.

Netflix’s standard plan offers basic and HD streaming on two devices. The service also offers a plan of broadcasting in ultra HD, although the title library in UltraHD/4K is limited. Hulu’s lowest subscription fees include ad breaks, but you can get rid of ads by paying more per month.

Hulu’s ad-free subscription isn’t exactly ad-free. The company claims that it is necessary to serve ads for certain content. In these cases, it displays a short commercial before and after the show, with no commercials in between.

Perhaps the best thing about Amazon’s Prime service is everything unrelated to video streaming. Amazon Prime is offering free two-day shipping on everything purchased on Amazon. However, free is relative if you take into account that third-party items usually have shipping costs included in the price of the item. Prime also includes a music service similar to that of Spotify and Apple Music, cloud storage for photos and other benefits. Contrary to Netflix and Hulu, Amazon offers memberships annual and monthly.

compatibility of platforms: Netflix and Amazon have the advantage

netflix	Hulu	AmazonPrime
Available on streaming media players, smart TVs, game consoles, set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, mobile devices, PCs and laptops.	The latest Hulu app is compatible with Android phones and tablets, Android TV (selected models), Apple TV (4th generation or later), Chromecast, Echo Show, Fire Tablets, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, iPhone and iPad, LG TV (select models), Nintendo Switch, browsers for Mac and PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Roku and Roku Stick (select models), Samsung TV (select models), VIZIO SmartCast TVs, Windows 10, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.	Available on mobile devices, smart TVs, Amazon devices, game consoles, Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, streaming media players, PCs and laptops.
	The Classic Hulu app is compatible with Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation), LG TVs and Blu-ray players (selected models), Roku and Roku Stick (selected models), Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players (selected models), Sony TVs and Blu-ray players (selected models), TiVo and VIZIO TVs (selected models).

When it comes to platform availability, Netflix and Amazon are the clear winners. These services are widely available on many streaming media devices, mobile devices, smart TVs, etc. Hulu is also widely available, but with some caveats. For example, both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 they have the latest Hulu app, but live programming is not available on any of the consoles. Some older devices only support the classic Hulu app, which doesn’t have access to live TV, some add-ons prime or new features.

Final Verdict: Each Has Its Benefits

All three subscription services have their advantages, so many users who don’t have cable may want to subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime simultaneously. What if you could only choose one?

• netflix is the winner for those who want the best selection of movies. It’s also a good option for those who prefer to binge on movies to watch an entire season or series at once and for lovers of the superhero genre. The only thing Netflix is ​​missing are current TV episodes. In terms of selection and original content, it’s an easy winner.
• Hulu Plus is a great replacement for DVR. It’s a cable subscription without the need for a cable subscription. This may not cover all programs, but if you factor in the cost savings, it may be worth it.
• AmazonPrime is the choice for those who often shop on Amazon. The two-day shipping savings alone might be worth it. When you add the streaming music service, plus streaming movies and TV shows, it’s the best overall deal of the bunch.