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Best Eros Now alternatives in India (2026)
Eros Now is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Eros, Mumbai, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Eros Now are Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go), ShemarooMe (Pay as you go), Kuku FM App (₹100/mo) and Netflix (₹149/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 Eros Now alternative
There is no free plan
Eros Now has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Eros Now alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Eros Now'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Eros Now (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 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 |  ShemarooMe | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Kuku FM App | ₹100/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Netflix | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Amazon Prime Video | ₹299/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Discovery+ | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Apple TV+ | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 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 |  MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  STAGE | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  ManoramaMAX | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Addatimes | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Chaupal | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Ultra Jhakaas | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Eros Now alternatives in detail
Pay as you go
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Pay as you go
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₹100/mo
Free trial
₹149/mo
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6. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon · Seattle · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with Prime.
₹299/mo
Free trial
7. Discovery+
Warner Bros. Discovery · New York · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Documentaries.
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹99/mo
Free trial
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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- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
Eros Now alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Eros Now in 2026?+
The closest matches to Eros Now on App Advisor are Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go), ShemarooMe (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Eros Now, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Eros Now?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MX Player (Free), JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Eros Now?+
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 Eros Now?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go), ShemarooMe (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Eros Now vs Hoichoi: which is better?+
Hoichoi is the closest match to Eros Now in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Eros Now alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Eros Now also covers, and Eros'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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