₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Starts ₹1/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹99/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best Apple Music alternatives in India (2026)
Apple Music is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Apple, Cupertino, priced at ₹99/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Apple Music are Kuku FM App (₹100/mo), Netflix (₹149/mo), YouTube Premium (₹149/mo), Amazon Prime Video (₹299/mo) and Audible India (₹199/mo). MX Player is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Apple Music alternative
There is no free plan
Apple Music has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Apple Music starts at ₹99/mo. 2 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Apple Music is built in United States. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Apple Music alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Apple Music's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Apple Music (current) | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Kuku FM App | ₹100/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Netflix | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  YouTube Premium | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Amazon Prime Video | ₹299/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Audible India | ₹199/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Xbox Game Pass | ₹349/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Hoichoi | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Sun NXT | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Eros Now | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  ShemarooMe | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Discovery+ | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Lionsgate Play | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Scribd | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  STAGE | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  ManoramaMAX | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Addatimes | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Chaupal | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Ultra Jhakaas | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 |
Top 10 Apple Music alternatives in detail
₹149/mo
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹149/mo vs ₹99/mo)
3. YouTube Premium
Google · San Bruno · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Ad-free YouTube and Music.
₹149/mo
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹149/mo vs ₹99/mo)
4. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon · Seattle · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with Prime.
₹299/mo
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹299/mo vs ₹99/mo)
₹199/mo
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Starts ₹100/mo higher (₹199/mo vs ₹99/mo)
₹349/mo
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹349/mo vs ₹99/mo)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Built in India (Kolkata)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Apple Music
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Apple Music alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Apple Music
Free Apple Music alternatives
Indian alternatives to Apple Music
How to choose a Apple Music alternative
- Check telecom bundles before paying separately.
- Compare regional catalogues if language matters.
- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
Apple Music alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Apple Music in 2026?+
The closest matches to Apple Music on App Advisor are Kuku FM App (₹100/mo), Netflix (₹149/mo), YouTube Premium (₹149/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Apple Music, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Music?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MX Player (Free), JioHotstar (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Apple Music?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Kuku FM App starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹99/mo for Apple Music. MX Player also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Apple Music?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Kuku FM App (₹100/mo), Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Apple Music vs Kuku FM App: which is better?+
Kuku FM App is the closest match to Apple Music in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹99/mo); Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Apple Music alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Apple Music also covers, and Apple's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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