1. JioHotstar
JioStar · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.5/5
Streaming with live cricket and Disney content.
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Free plan available
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best JioSaavn alternatives in India (2026)
JioSaavn is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Reliance Jio, Navi Mumbai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to JioSaavn are JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), Gaana (Free plan), Wynk Music (Free plan) and Pratilipi (Free plan). JioHotstar is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
JioSaavn alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches JioSaavn'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | JioSaavn (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs JioSaavn |
| 2 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Gaana | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Wynk Music | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Pratilipi | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Pocket FM App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  The Hindu App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs JioSaavn |
| 9 |  SonyLIV | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  YouTube India | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Spotify | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Airtel Xstream | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Klikk | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  FanCode | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Amazon Music | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Dailyhunt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs JioSaavn |
| 17 |  Times of India App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs JioSaavn |
| 18 |  YouTube Music | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  NDTV App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs JioSaavn |
| 20 |  Inshorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 JioSaavn alternatives in detail
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5. Pratilipi
Pratilipi · Bengaluru · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Indian language stories built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. MX Player
MX Media (Amazon) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.6/5
Video player and free streaming.
Free
Free plan available
9. SonyLIV
Culver Max (Sony) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with sports.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
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JioSaavn alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to JioSaavn in 2026?+
The closest matches to JioSaavn on App Advisor are JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), Gaana (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match JioSaavn, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to JioSaavn?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), Gaana (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to JioSaavn?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), Gaana (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
JioSaavn vs JioHotstar: which is better?+
JioHotstar is the closest match to JioSaavn in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these JioSaavn alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category JioSaavn also covers, and Reliance Jio'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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