By the RK Trends Team | Last reviewed: September 2026
Amazon Prime bundles faster delivery with Prime Video, Prime Music and a few other perks into one subscription. Whether it’s worth it depends mostly on how often you order from Amazon and whether you’d use the video and music benefits anyway. This guide covers current pricing, what each plan includes, and who tends to get the most value from it.
Amazon Prime Plans and Pricing in India
Amazon currently lists three membership tiers on its Prime membership plans page. Availability of some plans depends on eligibility, so check what’s offered to your account before assuming a price.
- Prime: ₹1,499/year, ₹299/month, or ₹599 for 3 months (subject to eligibility). Includes delivery, Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Reading.
- Prime Lite: ₹799/year (subject to eligibility). A lower-cost plan with a smaller set of benefits than full Prime.
- Prime Shopping Edition: ₹399/year, a limited-period offer that isn’t available to every customer. It covers free delivery, early access to sales and cashback on the Amazon Pay ICICI card, but not Prime Video or Prime Music.
Amazon has offered free trials in the past, but trial length and eligibility change and aren’t the same for every account. Check amazon.in/prime to see what’s currently offered to you, and read Amazon’s Prime terms and conditions before signing up, since membership auto-renews unless you turn that off.
What’s Included
- Faster delivery – Free one-day, two-day and same-day delivery on eligible items, though Amazon notes these speeds are only guaranteed in select cities and on select items.
- Prime Video – Amazon Originals, Bollywood and Hollywood films, and regional-language content.
- Prime Music – Ad-free streaming with a large catalog and unlimited skips.
- Early access to deals – Sign-in access to sale events like Prime Day, ahead of non-Prime shoppers.
- Prime Reading – A rotating selection of eligible eBooks, comics and magazines.
Who Tends to Get the Most Value
- People who order from Amazon frequently enough that faster delivery and Prime Day access add up
- Households that would use Prime Video or Prime Music anyway, since the subscription can replace a separate streaming plan
- Shoppers who plan around sale events and want early access to deals
If you rarely order from Amazon and don’t expect to use Prime Video or Music, the entry-level Prime Shopping Edition or Prime Lite plans cost less and skip the benefits you wouldn’t use.
Things to Check Before You Subscribe
- Some movies and shows on Prime Video require an extra rental or purchase fee even with a Prime subscription.
- Guaranteed one-day and same-day delivery isn’t available everywhere; check your pincode on a product listing before assuming it applies.
- Membership auto-renews by default. You can turn auto-renewal on or off from the Manage Prime Membership page on Amazon.
- Plan prices and eligibility for Prime Lite and Prime Shopping Edition change over time, so confirm the current price on Amazon before signing up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Amazon Prime cost in India?
Full Prime membership is currently ₹1,499/year, ₹299/month, or ₹599 for 3 months, based on eligibility. Prime Lite is ₹799/year and Prime Shopping Edition is ₹399/year, both offered only to eligible customers. Confirm current pricing on Amazon’s membership plans page before subscribing.
Is there a free trial?
Amazon has offered free trials before, but availability and length vary by account and aren’t guaranteed. Check amazon.in/prime to see what’s currently offered to you.
What’s the difference between Prime, Prime Lite and Prime Shopping Edition?
Full Prime includes delivery, Prime Video, Prime Music and Prime Reading. Prime Lite and Prime Shopping Edition cost less but offer a smaller set of benefits, and Shopping Edition doesn’t include Prime Video or Music. Both are limited, eligibility-based offers rather than plans every customer can choose.
Check current Amazon Prime plans
More from Amazon Deals & Subscriptions: Best Blenders and Grinders | Beauty Essentials on Amazon India
