Best OTT Streaming Service in India 2024: Which One is Right for You?

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Every other month, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Hotstar update their content. Whether it is the classic sitcom Friends other great TV shows of all time, or popular movies, these OTT platforms have a huge library to explore. Video streaming services have no doubt become ‘an exciting new sphere of entertainment,’ but one has to pay a certain amount for the privilege.

There are multiple price plans available to viewers on these video streaming platforms. Besides Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Sony Liv broadcast live events including the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, and cricket tournaments.

Let’s see all the plans offered by streaming services in India.

Best OTT Streaming Service in India 2024: Which One is Right for You?

Netflix Plans in India

Subscribers in India- 6.5 million approximately

Netflix India needs no introduction. The American OTT platform delivers top-quality content in terms of movies, web shows, and mini-series. It streams shows like Queen’s Gambit, Peaky Blinders, Money Heist, and more. Netflix plans start at Rs. 149 in India and it works on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and PCs. Netflix India is completely ad-free.

The plans are as follows:

PlanPriceResolutionDevicesViewers
Mobile-only planRs 149 per month480p resolutionPhone or tablet access1
Basic planRs 199 per month480p resolutionPhone, PC, and TV access1
Standard planRs 499 per month1080p resolutionPhone, PC, and TV access2
Premium planRs 649 per month4K HDR resolutionPhone, PC, and TV access4

Some popular Netflix titles– Heart of Stone, Purple Hearts, Redeeming Love, Love, Divided, The Kissing Booth Series, Heermandi: The Diamon Bazaar, Bridgerton, Laapata Ladies, Guns & Gulaabs, A Time Called You, Squid Game, Emily in Paris, Maid, You, Sex Education, Dark, Mismatched, Delhi Crime, Kota Factory, and many more.

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Amazon Prime Video Plans in India

Subscribers in India- 60 million approximately

The subscription to Amazon Prime Video comes with the e-commerce platform’s Prime membership, which also includes a free Amazon Prime Music subscription along with unlimited free and quick delivery, exclusive deals, discounts, and access to e-books.

The OTT platform is popular for shows like Mirzapur, The Family Man, Pataal Lok, Made in Heaven, and more. The OTT platform is the home to critically acclaimed international shows and movies. It is available in English and 6 other languages.

The plans are as follows:

PlanPriceResolutionViewers
Monthly PlanRs 299up to 4K HDR3
Prime Lite YearlyPlanRs. 999up to 480p1
Quarterly planRs 599up to 4K HDR3
Annual planRs 1499up to 4K HDR3

Some popular Amazon Prime Video titles- Maidaan, Panchayat, Yodha, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Maxton Hall, The Idea Of You, Forever My Girl, The Test, Dil Dosti Dilemma, Indian Police Force, Fleabag, Citadel, Paatal Lok, Made in Heaven, Jack Ryan, Farzi, The Family Man, Citadel, Jee Karda, Sweet Karam Coffee, Adhura, and many more.

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Disney+ Hotstar Plans in India

Subscribers in India- 40.4 million approximately

Disney+Hotstar is one of the most popular OTT platforms in India. It is owned by Walt Disney and has a vast catalog of content divided into movies, web series, TV serials, sports, kids, content, and news. Due to Disney being the owner, you get the entire Marvel universe, Star Wars, and lots of Disney animated movies on the app. It works on both Android and iOS devices and you need a subscription to access English content.

PlanPriceResolutionValidity
MobileRs. 499
Rs. 149
1080p1 year
3 months
SuperRs. 899
Rs. 299
4k with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision1 year
per 3 months
PremiumRs. 1499
Rs. 499
4k with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision1 year
per 3 months
Premium
monthly
Rs. 2994k with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Visionper month

Some popular Disney+Hotstar titles– Legend of Hanuman, Gunaah, Twilight, Patna Shukla, Ice Princess, Sita Ramam, Gulmohar, Rudra, Aakhri Sach, The Vaccine War, Creulla, Frozen, Sultan of Delhi, Freelancer, Aakhri Sach, Shaitan, City of Dreams, and more.

Sony LIV plans in India

Subscribers in India- 33.3 million approximately

SonyLIV has over 18 years of content such as Taarak Mehta Ka Ultra Chashma and The Kapil Sharma Show from the channels that are a part of the Sony Entertainment Network. These include Sony TV, Sony Sab, Sony Ten, Sony Max, Sony Max 2, Sony Six, and more. Sporting events like WWE, European Football, La Liga, and more are also available for streaming on the app. Some content is free to watch while other needs a subscription.

Moreover, the platform is providing live streaming for French Open 2024, and Euro 2024 as well. You can also catch comedy shows and the underdog show ‘Scam 1992’ on Harshad Mehta. The plans are as follows:

PlanPriceViewers
SonyLIV free planNot applicableno limit
SonyLIV WWE planRs. 299/ year1
SonyLIV Premium planRs. 699/six months or Rs. 999/year2
Mobile Only PlanRs. 599/year1
Premium monthly planRs. 299/month 2

Some popular Sony LIV titles– Gullak, 36 days, Maharani, Undekhi, Tanaav, Kathmandu Connection, Raisinghani Vs Raisinghani, Adrishyam, MasterChef India, Indian Idol, Shark Tank, Scam 1992, Scam 2003, Rocket Boyz, Jengaburu Cause, Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang, KBC, and more.

Zee5 plans in India

Zee5 is also a popular OTT app in India. It is a home-grown application by Essel Group that offers shows, music, and movies in 12 languages. It has a vast variety of Indian as well as Premium content. It has partnered with AltBalaji whose originals, shows, and movies are also available on Zee5 for free.

Here are the plans-

PlanValidityFeatures
Zee5 MobileRs. 499/year 2800+ movies, 150+web series, TV shows, Alt Balaji content
Zee5 Premium HDRs. 699/year2800+ movies, 150+ web series, TV shows, Alt Balaji content, and more.
Zee5 Premium 4KRs. 1499/year2800+ movies, 150+ web series, TV shows, Alt Balaji content, and more.

Some popular Zee5 titles- Mrs. Undercover, India Lockdown, TVF Pitchers, Rangbaz, Mukhbir, Badnaam Gali, Tripling, Abhay, Lal Bazaar, The Kashmir Files, 14 Phere, Tarla, Sirf Ek Banda Kafi Hai, Ardh, Chatriwali, and more

TVF Play Plans in India

Subscribers in India-28.2 million approximately

The Viral Fever known as TVF Play is an Indian OTT platform that mostly has teen-centric content. It was originally started as a YouTube channel and became one of the most viewed channels due to its fresh content. Now it is an App but all its content is still available for free.

Some popular TVF Play titles- Panchayat, Kota Factory, Sapne Vs Everyone, Permanent Roommates, Humorously Yours, Aspirants, Tripling, Pitchers, Cubicles, The Insiders, and more.

Jio Cinema plans in India

Subscribers in India- 221 million approximately

Jio Cinema was earlier a free OTT platform which now comes with a subscription option. If you have a Jio SIM on your device, you can access Hindi and regional content on the app for free. English content is paid. It consists of shows, movies, web series, and more.

Plans

PlanPriceBenefits
FreeN/ANo login needed Access to all channels including Hindi, regional movies and shows Full of ads Free Tata IPL, & other cricket matches
PremiumRs. 29/ monthHighest audio and video quality Streaming on up to 4 devices Ad-free experience HBO and Peacock Studios content Free Live Sports on one device
FamilyRs. 89/monthHighest audio and video quality Streaming on up to 4 devices Ad-free experience HBO and Peacock Studios content Free Live Sports on up to 4 devices
AnnualRs. 299/yearHighest audio and video quality Streaming on up to 4 devices Ad-free experience HBO and Peacock Studios content Free Live Sports on one device

Some popular Jio Cinema titles- Succession, Game of Thrones, The Last Of Us, Euphoria, Broken But Beautiful, Chornobyl, Crackdown, Parks and Recreation, Stree, Asur, Bigg Boss OTT, Ranneeti, Ishq Next Door, Mimi, Dasvi, Bloody Daddy, Trial Period, Blind & more

MX Player Plans in India

Subscribers in India- 176 million approximately

MX Player has come a long way from being just a video player. It is now among the top OTT players in India. It provides syndicated content with its own originals. It is completely free of cost, but there are ads in between. MX Player Gold subscription allows you to watch some shows and movies without any ads and download content. It is priced at Rs. 499 for a year and Rs. 299 for 3 months. MX Silver plans cost Rs. 19/month, Rs. 49/3 months, and Rs. 129/year. These plans offer an ad-free experience for videos on the device, beautiful themes, ad-lite video clipping, and ad-lite MP3 convertor.

Some popular MX Player titles– Paper, Bezubaan, Ek Thi Begum, Campus Diaries, Thinkistan, Indori Ishq, Agent Vinod, Chennai Central, English Vinglish, The Outpost, and more.

YouTube Premium Plans in India

YouTube is a streaming service that is very popular in India. It has its own original shows apart from movie songs, movies, trailers, and more. The app is free for everyone but if you want an ad-free experience, then you need to subscribe to the app.

Here are the plans-

PlansPriceNumber of Screens
1 month (individual)Rs. 1391
3 monthsRs. 3991
12 monthsRs. 12905
Family monthlyRs. 1895
Student/MonthlyRs. 791
Monthly (first month free)Rs. 129

Discovery Plus Plans in India

Subscribers in India- 24 million approximately

Discovery+ is an expanded version of the Discovery channel. On this app, you can watch a variety of TV shows, short videos, full episodes, and award-winning documentaries.

Plans

  • Rs. 199 for 1 month
  • Rs. 399 for 1 Year

Some popular Discovery Plus titles– 90 Day Fiance, Gold Rush, 90 Day Diaries, Home Town, Planet Earth, Body Cam, 100 Days Wild, Married at First Sight, Fixer Upper, Into the Wild, The Cult, Breaking Point, The Murder Tapes and more.

Eros Now Plans in India

Subscribers in India-39.3 million approximately

Eros Now is a free membership OTT platform that has a collection of the best movies and entertainment content. Black and White Interviews of celebs are a big highlight of the app.

Plans

  • Premium- Rs. 49 for 1 month
  • Premium- Rs. 79 for 3 months
  • Premium- Rs. 399 for 1 year

Some popular Eros Now titles- Qaafir, Modi, Flesh, A Viral Wedding, Ra One, Sanam Teri Kasam, Devdas, RHTDM, English Vinglish, Manmarziyaan, Ek Villian, Aligarh, Tanu Weds Manu, Omkara, Thoda Adjust Karlo, Metro Park 2, Flesh 7, Unkahee, August 25, and more.

So here are all the plans offered by the different OTT platforms in India. Let us know which streaming service you are picking.

FAQs

What is an OTT platform?

OTT stands for Over-The-Top referring to online streaming platforms that deliver video content directly to viewers over the internet. Users can stream content on-demand, granting them the freedom to choose what they want to watch and when they want to watch it.

How many OTT apps are present in India?

Around 57 OTT Apps are available in India at the moment. The list includes-

  • Netflix India
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Disney+Hotstar
  • Jio Cinema Premium
  • SonyLIV
  • Zee5
  • Eros Now
  • Discovery+
  • Apple TV+
  • Aha
  • Chaupal
  • BigFlix
  • Hungama Play
  • Jio TV
  • Lionsgate Play
  • MX Player
  • Mubi
  • Shemaroo Me
  • Sun NXT
  • TVF Play
  • Ullu
  • Viu
  • Yupp TV

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(Updated by Shivangi Agarwal on 06.06.2024)

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