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- Built in India (Kolkata)
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best Discovery+ alternatives in India (2026)
Discovery+ is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Warner Bros. Discovery, New York, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Discovery+ are Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go), Eros Now (Pay as you go), Netflix (₹149/mo) and Amazon Prime Video (₹299/mo). MX Player is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹99/month.
Why businesses look for a Discovery+ alternative
There is no free plan
Discovery+ has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Discovery+ is built in United States. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Discovery+ alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Discovery+'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Discovery+ (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Hoichoi | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Sun NXT | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Eros Now | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Netflix | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Amazon Prime Video | ₹299/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  ShemarooMe | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Apple TV+ | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Kuku FM App | ₹100/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Lionsgate Play | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  YouTube Premium | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Audible India | ₹199/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Apple Music | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Scribd | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Xbox Game Pass | ₹349/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  STAGE | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  ManoramaMAX | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Addatimes | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Chaupal | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 |
Top 10 Discovery+ alternatives in detail
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Discovery+
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Discovery+
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹149/mo
Free trial
5. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon · Seattle · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with Prime.
₹299/mo
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Discovery+
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹99/mo
Free trial
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Discovery+
- Built in India (Mumbai)
9. Lionsgate Play
Lionsgate · Santa Monica · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.1/5
Hollywood streaming.
Pay as you go
Free trial
10. YouTube Premium
Google · San Bruno · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Ad-free YouTube and Music.
₹149/mo
Free trial
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How to choose a Discovery+ alternative
- Check telecom bundles before paying separately.
- Compare regional catalogues if language matters.
- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
Discovery+ alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Discovery+ in 2026?+
The closest matches to Discovery+ on App Advisor are Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go), Eros Now (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Discovery+, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Discovery+?+
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 Discovery+?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Apple TV+ starts lowest at ₹99/mo. MX Player also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Discovery+?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go), Eros Now (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Discovery+ vs Hoichoi: which is better?+
Hoichoi is the closest match to Discovery+ in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Kolkata). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Discovery+ alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Discovery+ also covers, and Warner Bros. Discovery'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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