DIRECTV NOW vs Prime Video

DIRECTV NOW — DIRECTV NOW is a live TV streaming service by AT&T that offers access to over 65+ channels for $40 per month. It allows users to stream popular TV channels live over the internet to computers, phones,

Prime Video — Prime Video is a popular streaming service offered by Amazon as part of its Amazon Prime subscription. Launched in 2006, Prime Video provides a vast library of movies, TV shows, original content, and

DIRECTV NOW offers Stream live TV channels over the internet, Access to over 65+ popular TV channels, Compatible on computers, phones, tablets and streaming devices, Cloud DVR to record shows, Simultaneous streaming on multiple devices, while Prime Video provides Stream movies and TV shows, Original and exclusive content, Download titles for offline viewing, 4K and HDR streaming, Multiple profiles and parental controls.

DIRECTV NOW stands out for No cable subscription required, Lower cost compared to cable at $40/month, Cloud DVR included; Prime Video is known for Large content library, Included with Amazon Prime, Works across many devices.

Feature	DIRECTV NOW	Prime Video
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Online Services	Video & Movies
Pricing	Subscription	free

Product Overview

DIRECTV NOW

Description: DIRECTV NOW is a live TV streaming service by AT&T that offers access to over 65+ channels for $40 per month. It allows users to stream popular TV channels live over the internet to computers, phones, tablets and streaming devices without a cable subscription.

Prime Video

Description: Prime Video is a popular streaming service offered by Amazon as part of its Amazon Prime subscription. Launched in 2006, Prime Video provides a vast library of movies, TV shows, original content, and exclusive titles. Subscribers can enjoy on-demand streaming across various devices, including smart TVs, computers, and mobile devices.

Key Features Comparison

DIRECTV NOW Features

• Stream live TV channels over the internet
• Access to over 65+ popular TV channels
• Compatible on computers, phones, tablets and streaming devices
• Cloud DVR to record shows
• Simultaneous streaming on multiple devices

Prime Video Features

• Stream movies and TV shows
• Original and exclusive content
• Download titles for offline viewing
• 4K and HDR streaming
• Multiple profiles and parental controls

Pros & Cons Analysis

DIRECTV NOW

Pros

• No cable subscription required
• Lower cost compared to cable at $40/month
• Cloud DVR included
• Wide device compatibility

Cons

• Limited channel selection compared to cable
• No local channel streaming in some markets
• DVR storage is limited
• Video quality can be inconsistent

Prime Video

Pros

• Large content library
• Included with Amazon Prime
• Works across many devices
• Good value

Cons

• Limited 4K selection
• No option to buy/rent titles
• Some titles require add-on subscriptions

Pricing Comparison

DIRECTV NOW

• Subscription

Prime Video

• free