In 2000, it was hard to imagine that the music CD would become obsolete, and even crazier, be replaced by… nothing. In 2001, Apple released its first iPod. Vinyl has outlived the CD, perhaps in the same way that the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) became a best-seller more than 30 years after its original release. Even digital music is seeing its day as subscription services pop up everywhere. And soon, digital will eat our movie collections. But where are we going to buy our digital movies and TV shows?

In 2001, Apple released the iPod and unleashed digital music on the world. So when they launched the iTunes Music Store two years later, it was an easy decision to go with Apple. But with digital video, Apple, Amazon, and Google are all vying to be our provider. Even Microsoft is belatedly getting in on the act. They all have their advantages, but one troubling fact remains true of all of them: you can’t just download your movie and use it on any device you want. You’re locked into using that company’s app, which may not be available on every device.

Which company is the cheapest? With sale prices set by the studios, they are all about the same price-wise. However, you can still find a number of movies on sale, so it is possible to take advantage of the deals. Unfortunately, this splits your library, meaning you will have to use multiple apps and even multiple devices to watch your collection.

So which provider should you choose for your digital movie library? The answer to that question can be determined by what devices you use, but also by which company you like the most. So we’ll discuss the pros and cons of each provider.