1. MX Player
MX Media (Amazon) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.6/5
Video player and free streaming.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Mumbai)
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best Google News alternatives in India (2026)
Google News is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 17 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google News are MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free), NDTV App (Free) and Inshorts (Free). MX Player is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Google News alternative
Indian support and GST
Google News is built in United States. 17 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Google News alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google News'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google News (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Dailyhunt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Times of India App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  NDTV App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Inshorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Dream11 | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  MPL | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  WinZO | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Games24x7 (RummyCircle) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Ludo King | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Kindle | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Zupee | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  BookMyShow | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  PVR Inox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Paytm Insider | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Loco | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Rooter | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Candy Crush | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Steam | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Google News alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Noida)
6. Dream11
Dream Sports · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Fantasy sports built in Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (New Delhi)
9. Games24x7 (RummyCircle)
Games24x7 · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Online rummy and fantasy.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Mumbai)
10. Ludo King
Gametion · Navi Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
India's most downloaded game built in Navi Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google News
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Google News alternatives by what you need
Free Google News alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google News
How to choose a Google News alternative
- Check telecom bundles before paying separately.
- Compare regional catalogues if language matters.
- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
Google News alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google News in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google News on App Advisor are MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google News, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google News?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google News?+
Yes. 17 alternatives are built in India, including MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google News vs MX Player: which is better?+
MX Player is the closest match to Google News in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google News alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Google News also covers, and Google'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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