Hello, now that the fall sweeps are starting up, UOH has asked me (Kristin Dahlman; EntertainmentRanter.Blogspot.com) to look into a hot topic: Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime for all your TV/movie watching needs. These three providers are the main options when it comes to streaming films or TV shows. The big question is, which one is the best option for you? While your friend may swear by Netflix, it might not have the show or movie you're looking for. Never fear as UOH has asked me (a habitual TV and movie streamer) to give you a little insight into these services.
NETFLIX
Let's start out with Netflix,
as this option is probably the most familiar to you. Netflix is great for a family or multiple users, since you can
create different profiles under the same account. These profiles will show you
movies or shows personalized to you based on your interests. While all of the these providers show you items based on
your history, Netflix goes the most in depth in this process and will show you
titles upon titles to get a better idea of what you like to watch. Netflix is
great for movies and main stream shows, like Friends, Grey's Anatomy and
Criminal Minds, however if you like reality shows, Netflix is not your
best option. Your best option would be Hulu,
or more accurately, Hulu Plus.
Netflix has three different
monthly streaming plans, Basic, Standard, and Premium. The main difference, besides price, is the number of
screens you can watch at once which is important for accounts with multiple
users, like families. The Basic plan is
$7.99 with 1 screen at a time, Standard
is $8.99 with 2 screens at a time, while the Premium is $11.99 with 4 screens at a time. The Standard and Premium plans also offer high definition availability. Netflix also offers DVD and Blue-Ray rentals through the mail. These start at $7.99 and $9.99
respectively and go up in price from there depending on how many movies you
want to watch at a time.
HULU
Hulu Plus has a great
selection of early 2000's reality shows that are just horrible to watch, yet are so
funny. They really are all train wrecks. Hulu
has a mix of TV shows and movies as well. The movies tend to be a little lesser
known and maybe a little older, but good nonetheless. Hulu also offers the option of adding Showtime to your account, which lets you access their shows and
movies. Hulu is pretty good if
you’re looking for a specific show or film, but this provider does not offer
recommendations at the same level Netflix
and Amazon Prime do.
Hulu pricing is much simpler
than Netflix with only one plan at
$7.99 per month. This plan gives you full access with less ads. Unfortunately, there are still some ads, but that’s the tradeoff for being able to see the newer
shows.
AMAZON PRIME
Speaking of Amazon Prime, this
provider is for all of Amazon,
however for this post I'll only focus on the streaming portion. Prime has a some very obscure films
along with mainstream films, which makes it fun to discover new things. For TV
shows, it also includes portions of HBO's
line up, which is amazing, however no Game of Thrones, yet. Prime offers a lot of binge watching
shows and opportunities, which makes for some fun lazy days.
Prime is basically Amazon’s
VIP resource for all that they offer. Benefits include: “FREE Two-Day Shipping
for eligible purchases, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime
Instant Video, and the ability to borrow books from the Kindle Owners' Lending
Library for $99 a year. [8.25/month]” So Amazon
Prime can actually be a really good deal if you use their other services
and then get the access of their internet streaming.
OTHER SERVICES
Before you go and commit to the streaming provider, do a little research.
Prime and Hulu are easy enough to search without committing, however to
search Netflix you need an account;
therefore use this link to see what's on Netflix
and Prime before you get an account,
www.instantwatcher.com.
Enjoy streaming!!
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