#2 – Netflix
Next up on our list of some of the best Disney+ Hotstar alternatives is a streaming service that you have probably heard about millions of times already. If its popularity doesn’t speak volumes, let us convince you otherwise. Netflix, in our opinion, has the best user interface for both the web version as well as the Android and iOS apps. It has refined itself over the years and now has a design that no other service even comes close to. Netflix also has one of the biggest libraries when it comes to TV shows and movies and is also one of the best picks for people who love watching anime.
Stranger Things, Money Heist, Peaky Blinders are some of the shows you must have already heard about – and they are all exclusive to Netflix. Even some of the most popular anime like Violet Evergarden, Baki and Kakegurui are only available to watch on this platform. While the pricing isn’t something that we would label as “cheap” or “highly affordable”, we feel you’re getting your money’s worth with Netflix. The fluid experience and the wide catalogue of shows and movies make it a top recommendation in our books.
Pricing for Netflix:
- Mobile Only – Rs. 199/month (1 screen, no HD)
- Basic – Rs. 499/month (1 screen, HD)
- Standard – Rs. 649/month (2 screens, HD)
- Premium – Rs. 799/month (4 screens, HD)
Try out Netflix
#3 – Voot
As a good comparison to the old Hotstar, we feel Voot will interest most moms and grandmoms in India. It has a huge range of traditional Indian TV shows and sitcoms that you would instead only find on a cable TV connection. While Voot also has some movies available to stream, we wouldn’t recommend this to someone who’s looking for a streaming service with the best exclusive shows or movies. For that, go with either Prime Video or Netflix.
However, the main selling point of Voot is the fact that it is basically free for the most part. That’s right, you could choose to pay nothing and still would be able to enjoy the same things you could on a traditional cable TV subscription. However, the free version does have its share of compromises and the constant ads while watching shows or movies is one of them. There is a premium version of Voot which gets rid of all ads for you and unlocks more content for not too much of a price.
Pricing for Voot:
- Regular Voot – Free (with ads)
- Voot Select – Rs. 99/month (additional shows and no ads)
Try out Voot
#4 Airtel Xstream TV
If you are an existing Airtel prepaid or postpaid user, then their streaming service might be of huge use to you. You will still have to avail of a separate subscription to the Xstream TV service and it still works as a standalone service for non-Airtel users. Airtel Xstream TV has one of the widest catalogs for movies and TV shows here in India and it brings content from Hooq, YouTube, Eros, Sony, and Zee.
While it doesn’t support Google Chromecast in the recent updates we’re sure people will find a workaround for that sooner or later. The user interface is pretty good but can be improved further when it comes to the bright white theme that can get blinding for many people when watching shows during the night. It works as advertised and has a stable streaming platform as well. You get the Airtel Xstream TV service with many of their standard recharge packs and we recommend you visit their recharge page and check which packs have the Xstream TV service covered.
Try out Xstream TV
#5 – Vodafone Play (Vi Movies and TV)
Vodafone recently has recently gone through a rebrand after its accusation by Idea and is now simply called “Vi”. In any case, if you are an existing Vodafone user then their streaming platform named Vi Movies and TV should be in your best of interests. It is completely free for the first 3 months after which it requires a subscription fee of Rs. 49 per month.
For that amount, you get access to a good selection of TV channels and a few shows too. Vi Movies and TV has partnered with Eros, YouTube, Hooq and Hungama Play to bring content to its library. For Live TV you get support from Yup TV and Ditto. You also get access to a separate Kids TV section which prioritizes educational and cartoon channels for any young ones in your home. You can learn more about Vi Movies and TV by following the link given below:
Try out Vi Movies and TV
#6 – Jio TV
If in case you are already a user of a Jio sim, then you should definitely give Jio TV a try. It comes free as an addition to all Jio subscribers. Just like Airtel Xstream TV and Vi Movies and TV, Jio TV offers a huge library of movies and TV shows that you can watch right from your smartphone. Jio TV also has one of the better app user interfaces when compared to the likes of Airtel and Vi’s streaming services.
Try out Jio TV
That concludes the list! We hope you enjoyed our roundup of some of the best Disney+ Hotstar Alternatives to try out! Which one among the list is your favourite, and how many of these Disney+ Hotstar Alternatives have you already known or have been using? Know other good alternatives to Disney+ Hotstar that you feel people might find interesting? Do let us know in the comments section below, we’d be delighted to hear from you guys!
