1. MX Player
MX Media (Amazon) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.6/5
Video player and free streaming.
Free
Free plan available
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best Paytm Insider alternatives in India (2026)
Paytm Insider is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Paytm, 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 Paytm Insider 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.
Paytm Insider alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Paytm Insider'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Paytm Insider (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 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 |  Zupee | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  BookMyShow | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  PVR Inox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Loco | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 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 Paytm Insider alternatives in detail
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Free plan available
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6. 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
9. Games24x7 (RummyCircle)
Games24x7 · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Online rummy and fantasy.
Free
Free plan available
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
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Paytm Insider alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Paytm Insider in 2026?+
The closest matches to Paytm Insider 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 Paytm Insider, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Paytm Insider?+
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 Paytm Insider?+
Yes. 20 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.
Paytm Insider vs MX Player: which is better?+
MX Player is the closest match to Paytm Insider in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Paytm Insider alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Paytm Insider also covers, and Paytm'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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