How much is an Amazon Prime subscription?
Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year in the US. Students pay $7.49/month or $69/year, and qualifying EBT/Medicaid holders pay $6.99/month via Prime Access.
New members get 30 days free. Cancel anytime.
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Cost breakdown
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual plan | $139/year | Works out to ~$11.58/mo — the cheapest standard option. |
| Monthly plan | $14.99/month | No commitment; cancel anytime. |
| Prime Student (annual) | $69/year | After a 6-month free trial. Requires valid .edu enrollment. |
| Prime Student (monthly) | $7.49/month | Same student eligibility. |
| Prime Access | $6.99/month | For qualifying EBT or Medicaid cardholders. |
Is the annual or monthly plan cheaper?
The annual plan at $139/year breaks down to about $11.58 per month, so you save roughly $41 a year versus paying $14.99 monthly.
If you expect to keep Prime for more than about 9 months, the annual plan is the better deal. The monthly plan only makes sense if you want Prime for a short, specific window — for example, fast shipping during a move or holiday season.
What's included in the price?
A single Prime membership bundles free fast shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, photo storage, and access to Prime Day deals.
Some add-ons cost extra: ad-free Prime Video is an additional fee, and channels like Max or Paramount+ are billed separately on top of your membership.
Can you try it for free first?
Yes. New members get a 30-day free trial of standard Prime, and students get a 6-month free trial before billing starts. You can cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Amazon Prime auto-renew?
- Yes. Both monthly and annual plans renew automatically unless you turn off renewal in Your Account > Prime Membership before the renewal date.
- Can I share one Prime membership?
- You can share select benefits like shipping and Prime Video with one other adult in your household through Amazon Household, at no extra cost.
- Do prices include tax?
- No. Sales tax is added at checkout based on your location, so your final charge may be slightly higher than the listed price.
Researched and edited by Calvin Lauderdale, Lead Researcher & Editor. Figures on this page were verified against the sources above as of June 23, 2026.