BritBox on Amazon Prime: Key Differences and Pricing
Summary: This article explains the distinctions between BritBox’s own streaming service and its availability as a channel on Amazon Prime Video. It covers differences in content, features, price, etc. Scroll down to get more details.
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So, BritBox. It's that streaming thing BBC and ITV cooked up back in 2017. Basically, it's supposed to be the spot for all the good British TV – you know, dramas, comedies, documentaries, old classics. Stuff from BBC, ITV, Channel 5, Channel 4, the big UK channels.
Getting BritBox – two main ways people do it:
- Go straight to the BritBox website or use their app (britbox.com)
- Or, add it as a 'Channel' inside your Amazon Prime Video subscription, if you have that.
But why are there two different ways anyway? What's really the difference? Is the stuff you watch the same? How much does it cost? Do they work differently? We'll get into all that next.
BritBox Official vs. BritBox on Amazon Prime: What is the Difference?
Long story short? The shows and movies you get, and the picture quality—pretty much the same either way. But, using the official BritBox app gives you a bit more freedom, especially with downloads and where you can use the app. Adding it through Amazon Prime? That's mostly just handy if you're already a Prime member and like having everything billed and watched in one spot.
We put together a little comparison chart, comparing the official Britbox site vs getting it through Amazon Prime:
| What you get | Britbox official | Britbox on Amazon Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Available content | Full BritBox library | Almost full BritBox library |
| Video quality | 1080p/4k | 1080p/4k |
| Ads | Ad-free | Ad-free |
| Download feature | Yes | Yes |
If you hate installing a million streaming apps on your phone or whatever, getting Britbox through the Amazon Prime channel might work well for you. But, if you only really care about watching Britbox stuff, then just going the official route is probably the better way.
Is BritBox Free With Amazon Prime?
People ask if BritBox is free if you already have Amazon Prime. Uh, nope. Not at all. You can add BritBox as a Channel to your Prime Video subscription, sure. But it costs extra. You need to be paying for Amazon Prime and also pay for the Britbox Channel subscription on top of that to watch anything.
1. Compare: Which is Cheaper?
Okay, money talk. Which way costs less?
BritBox Official Price (what their site says now):
- Monthly: It's £5.99 in the UK, $7.99 in the US.
- Yearly: £59.99 (works out to about £4.99 a month), or $79.99 over in the US.
BritBox on Amazon Prime Channel Price:
- Per month: Looks like £5.99 UK, maybe $6.99 US? (But double-check this for where you live, prices can change).
And don't forget, the Amazon Prime subscription itself is a separate cost. That's around £7.99/month (UK) or $14.99/month (US), usually after whatever free trial they give you.
So, what's the deal? If you already pay for Amazon Prime Video and you just like having one bill for everything, adding BritBox as a channel is pretty easy. The cost is basically the same as getting it directly.
BUT, if you don't have Amazon Prime, or you just prefer keeping your subscriptions separate, maybe signing up directly with BritBox is simpler. Especially important if you want all the app features, like downloading shows to watch offline on devices that aren't just tablets or phones.
Oh yeah, both ways usually give you that same 7-day free trial to start.
2. Can I Use One Account for Both Britbox and Amazon Channel?
Simple answer: Nope. Even though the shows are the same, think of them as totally separate things. Your subscription directly through the BritBox website/app? That's one account. The BritBox Channel you add on Amazon Prime? That's a different account. They don't talk to each other. Billing is separate, logins are separate.
So, if you sign up via Amazon Prime, you use your Amazon login stuff inside the Prime Video app to watch BritBox there. If you signed up directly on BritBox's site, you use that login on the BritBox app or their website.
What this means is:
- Your watch history, what you like, and any downloads you make? They don't sync up between the two.
- You can't use your Amazon BritBox subscription to log into the main BritBox app, or vice versa.
How to Save BritBox Videos Permanently for Offline Watching
BritBox videos are protected with DRM technology, therefore, if you download Britbox shows via the offical method, the content will expire after a certan time. Fans of British dramas often use multiple platforms — for example, you can also learn how to download Acorn TV shows and movies for offline watching. If you want to save Britbox videos without expiration, an assistant tool is required.
1. Tool Required: StreamFab Amazon Downloader
No matter you subscribe Britbox via official website or Amazon Prime channels, StreamFab can allows you to download Britbox shows and save them without expiration and quality loss.
- Download Britbox shows get ad-free content from any country for an unlimited period.
- Unlimited Britbox video downloads with 1080p resolution & EAC3 5.1 or AAC 2.0 audio track.
- Downloading option with H.264 or H.265 codecs to save your device storage space.
- MP4/MKV saving for flexible access to Britbox shows on any device.
- Get downloads with your best-suited subtitles & metadata.
- Scheduled newly released videos on Britbox will be automatically downloaded.
2. Operation steps
Choose the streaming service
Choose Amazon Prime video and find the "Britbox" column, or simply copy and paste the Britbox video URL directly into the address bar on the Homepage.
Customize the file
When you play the video, StreamFab will analyze it automatically. Then a pop-up window will ask for your video options. You can choose the audio and subtitle language.
Click the download button
After customization, you can download it right now or add it to the queue. In addtion to Britbox, other channels on Amazon Prime video can also be downloaded, for example, downloading Freevee shows is possible with StreamFab.
Conclusion
BritBox on Amazon Prime offers the same rich British TV catalogue and video quality as the official BritBox service but operates as a separate subscription tied to your Amazon Prime Video account.
If you want all your streaming in one place and already have Amazon Prime, subscribing through the Amazon BritBox channel is a convenient option. If you prefer the fullest BritBox app features, direct subscription is preferred.
