Amazon Prime: Is it still worth it?

Is the cost of Amazon Prime worth the benefits?

Many consumers are paying for an Amazon Prime membership, but is it worthwhile? Consumer Reports has the details on the subscription service and whether or not it's worth the cost.

The benefits of Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime members enjoy a number of benefits, including:

• Free two-day shipping on millions of items
• Access to Prime Video, a streaming service with a library of movies and TV shows
• Access to Prime Music, a streaming music service with a library of millions of songs
• Access to Prime Reading, a lending library with over a thousand ebooks
• Exclusive discounts on select items

The cost of Amazon Prime

The cost of an Amazon Prime membership is $119 per year, or $12.99 per month. If you pay your Amazon Prime membership annually, which is the most cost-effective option, you're shelling out $119 per year.

Is Amazon Prime worth it?

Whether or not Amazon Prime is worth it depends on how often you use the benefits. If you're a frequent shopper on Amazon.com and you regularly stream movies and TV shows, then Amazon Prime could be a good value for you.

However, if you don't use the benefits of Amazon Prime very often, then it may not be worth the cost. You can calculate how much you would save by signing up for Amazon Prime by adding up the cost of the benefits you would use and comparing it to the cost of the membership.