Pay as you go
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Compared with Lionsgate Play
- Built in India (Kolkata)
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best Lionsgate Play alternatives in India (2026)
Lionsgate Play is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Lionsgate, Santa Monica, 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 Lionsgate Play 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 Lionsgate Play alternative
There is no free plan
Lionsgate Play has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Lionsgate Play 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.
Lionsgate Play alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Lionsgate Play'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Lionsgate Play (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 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 |  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 |  Kuku FM App | ₹100/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 Lionsgate Play alternatives in detail
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Lionsgate Play
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Lionsgate Play
- 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 Lionsgate Play
- Built in India (Mumbai)
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
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lionsgate Play
- Built in India (Mumbai)
10. YouTube Premium
Google · San Bruno · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Ad-free YouTube and Music.
₹149/mo
Free trial
Lionsgate Play alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Lionsgate Play alternative
- Check telecom bundles before paying separately.
- Compare regional catalogues if language matters.
- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
Lionsgate Play alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Lionsgate Play in 2026?+
The closest matches to Lionsgate Play 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 Lionsgate Play, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Lionsgate Play?+
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 Lionsgate Play?+
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 Lionsgate Play?+
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.
Lionsgate Play vs Hoichoi: which is better?+
Hoichoi is the closest match to Lionsgate Play in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Kolkata). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Lionsgate Play alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Lionsgate Play also covers, and Lionsgate'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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