How much is Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime prices at a glance

Monthly vs. annual

Paying monthly at $14.99 works out to $179.88 over a year, so the $139 annual plan saves roughly $40 if you keep Prime for the full 12 months. The monthly option makes sense if you only want Prime for a short stretch, such as a holiday shopping season. The effective cost of the annual plan is about $11.58 per month.

Discounted tiers

Prime for Young Adults (formerly Prime Student) is half the standard price and comes with a six-month free trial for eligible new members. It requires a valid enrollment or age verification. Prime Access is aimed at customers who receive qualifying government assistance and offers full Prime benefits at $6.99/mo, also requiring eligibility verification.

What you get

All Prime tiers include the same core benefits: free fast shipping on eligible items, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, member deals, and access to Prime Day. The benefits are identical across standard, young-adult, and Prime Access memberships—only the price and eligibility differ.

What moves the price

The main levers are billing cadence (monthly vs. annual) and eligibility for a discounted tier. Sales tax is added on top and varies by state. Add-on subscriptions purchased through Prime Video (such as third-party channels) are billed separately and are not part of the base membership fee. Amazon last set the $139 annual price in 2022 and has held it since; any future increase would change these figures, so confirm the current price at checkout.

Bottom line

For most US shoppers, Amazon Prime is $14.99/month or $139/year. If you qualify as a young adult/student or receive government assistance, you can pay significantly less for the same benefits. Prices are current as of the verified date and are subject to change.

How to save on Amazon Prime

• Pay for the annual membership instead of month to month, which works out cheaper over a full year.
• Verify eligibility for the discounted Prime rate available to qualifying government-assistance recipients.
• Use the discounted Prime Student plan if you are enrolled in college, after the free trial period.
• Share Prime shipping and Prime Video benefits with a household member through Amazon Household rather than buying two memberships.
• Start with the free trial to confirm you will use the benefits before committing to a paid plan.
• Cancel and request a prorated refund if you realize you are not using the membership enough to justify it.
• Skip standalone add-on channels within Prime Video unless you actively watch them.

Cost scenarios

Budget (around $6.99 per month): The reduced Prime Access rate for eligible government-assistance recipients, with the same core shipping and streaming benefits.

Typical (around $14.99 per month): A standard monthly membership with full Prime shipping, Prime Video, and member perks, billed month to month.

Premium (around $14.99 per month): The same full monthly membership; paying the $139 annual plan instead lowers the effective monthly cost for heavy users.