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Netflix vs Prime Video in South Africa
In South Africa, Netflix has about 4,524 movies and 3,475 TV shows, and Prime Video has about 8,444 movies and 1,807 TV shows. Prime Video has about 28% more titles than Netflix.
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Movies and TV shows included with a subscription in South Africa.
Quick answers
Does Netflix or Prime Video have more movies in South Africa?
Prime Video has more movies in South Africa: about 8,444, against 4,524 on Netflix.
Does Netflix or Prime Video have more TV shows in South Africa?
Netflix has more TV shows in South Africa: about 3,475, against 1,807 on Prime Video.
Is Netflix or Prime Video better in South Africa?
Prime Video has the bigger catalogue in South Africa. The better one for you depends on what you want to watch, so search a title on FlickFinder to see which service has it.
Are Netflix and Prime Video both available in South Africa?
Yes, both Netflix and Prime Video are available in South Africa.
Catalogue sizes come from TMDB and JustWatch and count titles included with a subscription, not rentals. Last updated November 3, 2026.
How FlickFinder works
Streaming catalogues are different in every country. A show can be on Netflix in the UK, on Max in the US, and nowhere at all in Australia. FlickFinder checks them all for you in one search.
1. Search any movie or show
Start typing a title and pick it from the list. There's no account and nothing to install.
2. See where it's streaming, country by country
We check subscription streaming services in 85 countries at once: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Starz and hundreds of local services. Each one shows how many countries carry the title and exactly which ones.
3. Decide what to watch, or what to subscribe to
Use it to check whether a service you already pay for has something, compare services before signing up, or see what's available before you move or travel abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
Is FlickFinder free?
Yes, completely. There's no sign-up. The site is supported by ads and an affiliate link, which never change what we show as available.
Where does the streaming data come from?
Availability comes from TMDB's watch-provider data, powered by JustWatch, and is refreshed regularly. Catalogues change often, so it's worth double-checking on the service itself before you subscribe.
Why is a title on a service in one country but not another?
Streaming rights are usually licensed country by country. A studio might sell a film to Netflix in one market and to a local broadcaster in another, so the same service can have a very different library depending on where you are.
Does FlickFinder show rentals and purchases?
No. We focus on subscription streaming, meaning titles you can watch on a service you already pay for, without paying extra per title.
