1. YouTube Premium
Google · San Bruno · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Ad-free YouTube and Music.
₹149/mo
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Best Netflix alternatives in India (2026)
Netflix is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Netflix, Los Gatos, priced at ₹149/mo. 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, and 5 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Netflix are YouTube Premium (₹149/mo), Amazon Prime Video (₹299/mo), Kuku FM App (₹100/mo), Apple TV+ (₹99/mo) and Audible India (₹199/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 Netflix alternative
There is no free plan
Netflix has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Netflix starts at ₹149/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Netflix 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.
Netflix alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Netflix'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Netflix (current) | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | YouTube Premium | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Amazon Prime Video | ₹299/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Kuku FM App | ₹100/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Apple TV+ | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Audible India | ₹199/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Apple Music | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Xbox Game Pass | ₹349/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Hoichoi | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Sun NXT | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Eros Now | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  ShemarooMe | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Discovery+ | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Lionsgate Play | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Scribd | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 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 Netflix alternatives in detail
2. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon · Seattle · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with Prime.
₹299/mo
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹299/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Starts ₹49/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹149/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹99/mo
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹99/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹199/mo
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹199/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹99/mo
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹99/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹349/mo
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹349/mo vs ₹149/mo)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Built in India (Kolkata)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Netflix
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Netflix alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Netflix
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Indian alternatives to Netflix
How to choose a Netflix alternative
- Check telecom bundles before paying separately.
- Compare regional catalogues if language matters.
- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
Netflix alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Netflix in 2026?+
The closest matches to Netflix on App Advisor are YouTube Premium (₹149/mo), Amazon Prime Video (₹299/mo), Kuku FM App (₹100/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Netflix, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Netflix?+
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 Netflix?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Apple TV+ starts lowest at ₹99/mo, compared with ₹149/mo for Netflix. MX Player also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Netflix?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Kuku FM App (₹100/mo), Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Sun NXT (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Netflix vs YouTube Premium: which is better?+
YouTube Premium is the closest match to Netflix in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Netflix alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Netflix also covers, and Netflix'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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