Is CraveTV Free With Amazon Prime in 2026? (Plans, Content, Devices and More Explained)

If you‘re an Amazon Prime member, you may be wondering – can I get CraveTV included with my Prime subscription?

It‘s a common question, especially with Prime Video available for all Prime members.

The short answer is: No, CraveTV does not come free with Amazon Prime.

CraveTV is a standalone streaming service that requires its own separate paid subscription through Crave.

But there are ways to integrate CraveTV with your Amazon devices like Fire TV and access it through your Amazon account.

This guide will explain everything you need to know about getting CraveTV with Amazon Prime:

What Exactly is CraveTV? A Quick Overview

Before going into the pricing and packages, let‘s quickly recap what CraveTV is:

• CraveTV is a Canadian subscription streaming service owned by Bell Media.
• It offers on-demand movies, TV shows, HBO series, Showtime programs, original content and more.
• CraveTV has over 20,000 hours of programming in its streaming library.
• Its content comes from major providers like HBO, Starz, Comedy Central, MTV, and Showtime.
• CraveTV also produces its own exclusive original content.

So in a nutshell, CraveTV provides thousands of hours of on-demand shows, movies, and originals – very similar to Netflix or Hulu.

It‘s sometimes referred to as the "Netflix of Canada" given its popularity and deep content library.

CraveTV Plans and Pricing in 2024

CraveTV offers two main subscription plan options for individual users:

Plan	Monthly Price	Yearly Price (2 months free)
Crave Mobile	$9.99 per month	$99.90 per year
Crave Total	$19.99 per month	$199.90 per year

Let‘s compare what‘s included in each plan:

Crave Mobile

• Stream on 1 device at a time
• Watch on smartphones, tablets
• Good video quality (up to 5Mbps)
• No downloads for offline viewing

Crave Total

• Stream on 5 devices simultaneously
• Watch on TVs, computers, phones, tablets
• Best video quality (up to 5Mbps)
• Download shows & movies for offline viewing

So Crave Total offers multi-screen viewing and downloads to take shows on the go. But the baseline Crave Mobile plan provides access to the entire content library too.

The bottom line: CraveTV starts at $9.99 per month for an individual subscription. There is no free or ad-supported tier.

Now you may be wondering…

Can You Get CraveTV Free With Amazon Prime?

Unfortunately, CraveTV does not come included or free with an Amazon Prime subscription.

Amazon Prime costs $99 per year or $14.99 per month. It includes benefits like:

• Free 2-day shipping on Amazon orders
• Access to Prime Video streaming
• Music streaming with Amazon Prime Music
• Free books and magazines with Prime Reading
• Cloud storage with Amazon Photos

But CraveTV is not part of the Amazon Prime package.

Here are 3 ways you can integrate and stream CraveTV with Amazon:

1. Add CraveTV to your Fire TV device – Download the Crave app on your Fire Stick, Fire TV Cube etc. and log in to your account.

2. Stream through Prime Video app – You can access CraveTV after linking it as a TV channel in the Prime Video app.

3. Watch on mobile app – Download the CraveTV app for iOS or Android and sign in to watch on your phone or tablet.

For all of these, you‘ll still need an active paying CraveTV account. There‘s no way to get CraveTV for free with just a Prime membership unfortunately!

What Content is on CraveTV? Must-Watch Shows and Movies

CraveTV has over 20,000 hours of content spanning many genres. Here are some highlights of movies and shows available:

Popular TV Dramas:

• Game of Thrones
• The Handmaid‘s Tale
• Yellowstone
• The Sopranos
• Dexter
• Billions

Hit Comedies:

• South Park
• Broad City
• Chapelle‘s Show
• Inside Amy Schumer

Reality TV:

• Survivor (40 seasons)
• The Bachelor (27 seasons)
• RuPaul‘s Drag Race (14 seasons)

Acclaimed Movies:

• Oscar winners like Moonlight, A Star is Born, Gladiator
• Blockbusters like Wonder Woman, Interstellar, The Matrix
• Classics like The Wizard of Oz, ET, Singin‘ in the Rain

HBO Hits:

• Westworld, Game of Thrones, Sex and the City, The Sopranos

Showtime Favorites:

• Shameless, Dexter, Homeland, The Tudors

Original Shows:

• Letterkenny, Canada‘s Drag Race, New Eden

And many more popular and niche programs spannings kids, food, travel, music, arts, true crime and other genres.

How Many Devices Work With CraveTV?

Depending on your subscription, CraveTV allows streaming on:

• Crave Mobile: 1 device at a time
• Crave Total: Up to 5 devices simultaneously

You can register and use these popular devices:

• Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony)
• Streaming boxes like Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku
• Game consoles like Xbox One, PS4
• Smartphones and tablets (iOS, Android)
• Web browser on your computer

Streaming is supported on the most common gadgets. But concurrent streams depends on the plan chosen.

Does CraveTV Offer a Free Trial?

Yes, CraveTV provides all new subscribers with a 7-day free trial period.

The free trial gives you full unlimited access to the streaming library and features. It‘s a great way to experience CraveTV risk-free before paying.

To get the free trial:

• Visit CraveTV and select the free trial option
• Enter your payment information
• Stream any shows and movies for 7 days
• Cancel online anytime before the 7 days ends if not satisfied

If you don‘t cancel the trial, your credit card will be automatically charged the subscription fee after the 7 days.

The free trial provides a taste of CraveTV‘s offerings to help inform your decision. But it‘s a one-time offer per customer.

Pros and Cons: Is CraveTV Worth It?

Here are some key benefits and drawbacks to consider about a paid CraveTV subscription:

Pros

• Huge on-demand library with thousands of hit shows and movies
• Access acclaimed HBO and Showtime programs and originals
• No ads – 100% commercial-free streaming
• Unlimited viewing once subscribed – no rental fees
• 7-day free trial available

Cons

• Unable to stream CraveTV library free with just Amazon Prime
• Must pay monthly fee for a subscription after the trial
• No offline viewing or multi-device support on Mobile plan
• Subject to regional availability and licensing restrictions

For many Canadian streamers, the pros outweigh the cons thanks to CraveTV‘s vast collection of shows unavailable on other platforms like Netflix. But the additional subscription cost may be a factor, especially for Prime members already paying for Amazon.

The free trial lets you experience CraveTV for yourself to determine if you‘ll get $9.99-$19.99 of value from it per month.

Getting CraveTV on Your Fire TV Stick or Cube

If you want to stream CraveTV conveniently on your television, using an Amazon Fire TV device is an easy way to do so.

For example, you can access and watch CraveTV using:

• Fire TV Stick – Amazon‘s popular plug-in streamer starts at $39.99. Provides instant app access.

• Fire TV Stick 4K – $49.99. Streams in Ultra HD with HDR compatibility.

• Fire TV Cube – $149.99. Hands-free Alexa-enabled streamer and smart home hub.

Here are the steps to get up and running:

1. Connect your Fire TV Stick, Fire Stick 4K or Fire TV Cube to your TV.

2. On the home screen scroll down and select "Find" then type "Crave".

3. Select the CraveTV app. Download and install it.

4. Open the app and log in using your CraveTV account credentials.

5. Start streaming movies, shows and Crave Originals!

Now you can watch your CraveTV subscription conveniently on the big screen. Although the Fire TV hardware itself is a one-time purchase, the CraveTV membership remains a recurring monthly fee.

Bottom Line – Is CraveTV Included with Prime?

Let‘s summarize the key points:

• CraveTV is a standalone streaming service with monthly paid plans. It is not included free for Amazon Prime members.

• You need an active CraveTV subscription to access its library of shows, movies and originals.

• Pricing starts at $9.99/month for Crave Mobile or $19.99/month for Crave Total with 5 device streaming.

• CraveTV offers thousands of hours of content from HBO, Showtime and more popular providers.

• Using a Fire TV device makes it easy to stream CraveTV on your television with a subscription.

• All new customers qualify for a 7-day free trial to experience CraveTV before paying.

While CraveTV isn‘t bundled with Prime, its free trial and integration with Fire TV offer an affordable way to gain access for TV streaming once you subscribe.

Overall, the additional fees provide a wealth of extra content not available through Prime Video alone. So if you‘re a Canadian cord-cutter, CraveTV is worth considering as a Prime add-on.