How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Amazon Prime cost per year?

Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month, which equals $179.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1798.80.

Is Amazon Prime worth it?

At $14.99/month ($1798.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 3 movie rentals per month (~$5 each). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Amazon Prime?

Cancellation difficulty for Amazon Prime is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201118010

What are alternatives to Amazon Prime?

Alternatives to Amazon Prime include: netflix-standard, max-standard. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Amazon Prime

Prime Video included with Amazon Prime membership, plus shipping benefits.

+88% since 2014↑ 88% since 2014

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$15

Yearly

$139

5 Years

$899

10 Years

$1,799

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,799 on Amazon Prime. That's equivalent to 120 meals out, or 36 books.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Cancellation IssueSignificant Issue

EU regulators forced Amazon to simplify cancellation in 2022. Previously required 6+ clicks through confusing screens.

Deceptive UIMinor Issue

Cancellation flow shows multiple warnings about losing benefits and offers discounts to stay.

Price History2014 - 2024

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$13

$15

2014201820222024

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~March 2028

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$18.54

+$3.55/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

3.5 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+23.7%

Time since last hike:1.4 years

Data points:4 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$14.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$28/mo

Based on 23.7% increases every 3.5 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Amazon Prime

$899.4

$14.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

4K Blu-ray

$25 each

discs

Digital Movie (own)

$15 each

movies

TV Season Box Set

$30 each

seasons

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 35+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $899.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.

Instead, You Could Buy

With $15/month, here's what you could own instead:

3 movie rentals per month (~$5 each)
1 paperback book per month (~$15)
1 year: A nice streaming device (~$100)
After 10 years: $1,390 toward a home theater setup

Cancellation

Difficulty:Easy

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