TL;DR
- Jio Cinema and Disney+Hotstar have now become one consolidated OTT platform.
- It will be called JioHotstar and stream all the content that was previously available on either Jio Cinema or Disney+Hotstar app.
- Subscription plans have been announced that start from Rs. 149/month.
- Is the new OTT platform better than existing Netflix and Prime Video apps? This remains to be seen.
The merger between Reliance Jio, Viacom 18, and Disney has been officially announced, resulting in integrating the OTT platforms Jio Cinema and Disney+ Hotstar into a single entity named JioHotstar. Disney+ has also rebranded its X account to JioStar, and all content from Jio Cinema has been transferred to the newly named JioHotstar app.
This unified OTT platform combines offerings from both networks, providing an extensive library of movies, series, and live sports in one location. Currently, the primary competitors in the Indian OTT market are JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix India. The question now arises: which of these platforms delivers the best value for money based on their pricing plans and available content? Let’s explore.
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JioHotstar Vs Amazon Prime Video Vs Netflix India: Plans
To understand which OTT streaming giant is offering more value for your money, let’s have a look at the plans available.
JioHotstar Subscription Plans
- Mobile Ad-supported plan- Rs. 149/month or Rs. 499/year with access to one device at a time.
- Super Ad-supported plan-Rs. 299 for 3 months or Rs. 899/year allowing access on up to two devices across mobile, web, or living room devices.
- Premium Ad-free plan- Rs. 299/month, Rs. 499 for 3 months or Rs. 1499/year with access to up to four devices at a time.
Note- Existing Jio Cinema subscribers will have their subscriptions automatically upgraded to the premium version so they can enjoy a seamless streaming experience.
Amazon Prime Video Subscription Plans
- Monthly Plan-Rs. 299 for one month.
- Quarterly Plan-Rs. 599 for three months.
- Annual Plan-Rs. 1499 for one year/12 months.
- Annual Prime Lite-Rs. 799 for all Prime benefits except Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, and Prime Video access is limited to one device.
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Netflix India Subscription Plans
- Mobile (480p)-Rs. 149 per month with one device access.
- Basic (720p)-Rs. 199 per month with one device access.
- Standard (1080p)- Rs. 499 per month with two device access.
- Premium (4K+HDR)-Rs. 649 per month with four device access.
Content on JioHotstar Vs Amazon Prime Video Vs Netflix India
The new platform JioHotstar streams India’s most valuable sporting events under one roof. These include Indian Premier League, International Cricket Council tournaments like the Champions Trophy, and English Premier League soccer. It also brings content from studios like Disney, Warner Bros, HBO, NBC Universal, Peacock, and Paramount.
Amazon Prime Video streams Movies, TV Shows, documentaries, and live sports in a multitude of languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and more. There are original shows, licensed content, and Prime Video Channels like Max, Crunchyroll, and MGM+. Sporting events include Thursday Night Football and other live events.
Netflix India has a library of Indian and International content including movies, TV Shows, and original programming. Popular shows include The Night Agent, Squid Game, Mismatched, XO Kitty, Heeramandi, IC814, Rana Naidu, Delhi Crime, and more. Recently, Netflix announced its India slate for 2025 including 6 films, 13 series, and 5 unscripted titles.
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Which one Should you Choose?
If we compare the plan pricing, JioHotstar and Netflix offer one month of access to content for just Rs. 149 while Prime Video offers it for Rs. 299. So Prime Video is comparatively pricier but then it bundles other benefits like free delivery on Amazon orders, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, and more. This balances out a little but at the end of the day, which OTT platform you want to subscribe to totally depends on what your content consumption interests and budget are.
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