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Best MX Player alternatives in India (2026)
MX Player is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from MX Media (Amazon), Mumbai, 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, 20 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to MX Player are Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free), NDTV App (Free), Inshorts (Free) and Dream11 (Free). Dailyhunt is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
MX Player alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches MX Player'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | MX Player (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Dailyhunt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs MX Player |
| 2 |  Times of India App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs MX Player |
| 3 |  NDTV App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs MX Player |
| 4 |  Inshorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Dream11 | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  MPL | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  WinZO | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Games24x7 (RummyCircle) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Ludo King | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Zupee | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  BookMyShow | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  PVR Inox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Paytm Insider | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Loco | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs MX Player |
| 16 |  Rooter | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Cricbuzz | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  District by Zomato | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  JioTV | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 MX Player alternatives in detail
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5. Dream11
Dream Sports · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Fantasy sports built in Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
8. Games24x7 (RummyCircle)
Games24x7 · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Online rummy and fantasy.
Free
Free plan available
9. 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
Free
Free plan available
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MX Player alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to MX Player in 2026?+
The closest matches to MX Player on App Advisor are Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free), NDTV App (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match MX Player, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to MX Player?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free), NDTV App (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to MX Player?+
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free), NDTV App (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
MX Player vs Dailyhunt: which is better?+
Dailyhunt is the closest match to MX Player in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these MX Player alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category MX Player also covers, and MX Media (Amazon)'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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