Amazon Prime vs Prime Lite: A Comparison of Features and Prices

Amazon Prime vs. Prime Lite

What is Amazon Prime Lite?

Amazon Prime Lite has been rolled out which is priced at ₹999. It offers access to Prime Video, fast delivery and additional cashback on shopping with  Amazon Pay ICICI bank credit card.

What is Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime is the highest-tier plan that offers additional cashback on shopping, free same-day delivery and many other perks. In addition, you can get free access to Amazon Music and several other benefits. 

Let’s compare both of them.

The annual cost of an Amazon Prime Lite subscription is ₹999, making it more affordable compared to the standard Amazon Prime plan. It provides access to video content on both mobile and TV platforms and is expected to be available to all users in the near future. Previously, Amazon offered its Prime subscription at ₹999 until December 2021, but it was later increased. Now, Amazon has introduced the Amazon Prime Lite plan, which is set to launch soon.

By comparing the two, you will gain a better understanding of their differences.

Amazon Prime vs. Prime Lite

1. Delivery

Amazon Prime offers faster shipping speeds with free delivery for most services, while Prime Lite charges nominal fees for same-day and morning delivery. However, both Prime and Prime Lite members enjoy free two-day, no-rush, and standard delivery options.

• Shipping Speed: Same-Day Delivery*
  • Prime Members – Free
  • Prime Lite Members – ₹175
• Shipping Speed: Morning Delivery*
  • Prime Members – ₹50
  • Prime Lite Members – ₹175
• Shipping Speed: One-Day Delivery
  • Prime Members – Free
  • Prime Lite Members – ₹150
• Shipping Speed: Two-Day Delivery
  • Prime Members – Free
  • Prime Lite Members – Free
• Shipping Speed: No-Rush Delivery
  • Prime Members – Free
  • Prime Lite Members – Free
• Shipping Speed: Standard Delivery**
  • Prime Members – Free
  • Prime Lite Members – Free

2. Cashback

Both Amazon Prime and Prime Lite offer 5% cashback on Amazon.in purchases for eligible Prime members.

3. Prime Reading

Amazon Prime offers access to the Prime Reading catalogue for borrowing eBooks and other content. Prime Lite does not offer this feature.

4. Prime Music

Prime members can enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to playlists, stations, and millions of songs and albums at no additional cost. While Prime Lite doesn’t include Prime music subscription.

5. Prime Video

Both Amazon Prime and Prime Lite offer unlimited video streaming of movies, Amazon originals, live sports, and TV shows. However, Amazon Prime provides ad-free streaming and allows access to Prime Video content on additional platforms like PrimeVideo.com, while Prime Lite offers streaming on two devices in HD quality with ads and access to Prime Video content on Prime Video Android/iOS apps.

Amazon Prime:

• Unlimited ad-free video streaming of the latest movies, award-winning Amazon originals, Live sports, and TV shows from India and around the world.
• Amazon Prime Video content is available on PrimeVideo.com, Prime Video Android/iOS apps, and more.

Prime Lite:

• Unlimited video streaming of the latest movies, award-winning Amazon originals, Live sports, and TV shows from India and around the world.
• Video streaming is available across 2 devices in HD quality with ads.
• Amazon Prime Video content is available on Prime Video Android/iOS apps.

6. Prime Early Access & Exclusive Deals

Both Amazon Prime and Prime Lite offer early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon.in and access to exclusive Lightning Deals and Deals of the Day. However, Amazon Prime provides additional benefits under Prime Advantage, such as No Cost EMI for smartphone purchases with lower monthly instalments and 6 months of free screen replacement in case of screen damage. These specific benefits are not mentioned for Prime Lite.

Amazon Prime:

• Prime Early Access: Get early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon.in.
• Exclusive Lightning Deals and Deals of the Day: Access exclusive deals and discounted offers specifically for Prime members.
• No Cost EMI: Enjoy the benefit of purchasing smartphones with lower monthly installments through the No Cost EMI option. For more details, visit Prime Advantage No Cost EMI.
• 6 months Free Screen Replacement: Receive 6 months of free screen replacement (in case of screen damage) by Acko at no extra cost. For more details, refer to the terms and conditions.

Prime Lite:

• Early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon.in.
• Exclusive Lightning Deals and Deals of the Day: Access exclusive deals and discounted offers specifically for Prime Lite members.

7. Amazon Family and Gaming Offers:

Amazon Prime provides access to Amazon Family benefits and offers, as well as Gaming Offers with free in-game content (including third-party content), Prime Lite does not mention any specific benefits or offers related to Amazon Family or Gaming.

Amazon Prime:

• Amazon Family: Access to Amazon Family benefits and offers, subject to Amazon Family Terms and Conditions. For more details, visit Amazon Family.
• Gaming Offers: Enjoy free in-game content, including content from third parties. To access certain third-party content, you need to link your Prime account to your third-party account and adhere to their terms and privacy policies. For more information, visit Gaming.

Prime Lite:

• No specific mention of Amazon Family benefits or offers.
• No specific mention of Gaming Offers.

Amazon Prime	Amazon Prime Lite
Free same-day & one day delivery ☑	Free 2 day and standard delivery ☒
All content (Movies, shows, live sports)	All content (Movies, shows, live sports)
Watch on Device (Mobile, TV) ☑	Watch on Device (Mobile, TV)
Ad Free movies and shows (except Live sports) ☑	Ad Free movies and shows (except Live sports)
Same time viewing on devices – 2	Same time viewing on devices – 2
Maximum Video Quality (HD)	Maximum Video Quality (HD) ☒
Prime Music ☑	Prime Music ☒
Exclusive deals & early access to events	Exclusive deals & early access to events
5% cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI credit card	5% cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI credit card
Additional No Cost EMI ☑	Additional No Cost EMI ☒
Free Ebooks and gaming ☑	Free Ebooks and gaming ☒