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Best YouTube Premium alternatives in India (2026)
YouTube Premium is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Google, San Bruno, 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 YouTube Premium are Netflix (₹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 YouTube Premium alternative
There is no free plan
YouTube Premium has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
YouTube Premium starts at ₹149/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
YouTube Premium 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.
YouTube Premium alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches YouTube Premium'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | YouTube Premium (current) | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Netflix | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 YouTube Premium alternatives in detail
2. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon · Seattle · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with Prime.
₹299/mo
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Compared with YouTube Premium
- Starts ₹150/mo higher (₹299/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹100/mo
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Compared with YouTube Premium
- Starts ₹49/mo cheaper (₹100/mo vs ₹149/mo)
- Built in India (Mumbai)
₹99/mo
Free trial
Compared with YouTube Premium
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹99/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹199/mo
Free trial
Compared with YouTube Premium
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹199/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹99/mo
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Compared with YouTube Premium
- Starts ₹50/mo cheaper (₹99/mo vs ₹149/mo)
₹349/mo
Free trial
Compared with YouTube Premium
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹349/mo vs ₹149/mo)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with YouTube Premium
- Built in India (Kolkata)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with YouTube Premium
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with YouTube Premium
- Built in India (Mumbai)
YouTube Premium alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than YouTube Premium
Free YouTube Premium alternatives
Indian alternatives to YouTube Premium
How to choose a YouTube Premium alternative
- Check telecom bundles before paying separately.
- Compare regional catalogues if language matters.
- Ad-supported tiers save money for casual use.
YouTube Premium alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to YouTube Premium in 2026?+
The closest matches to YouTube Premium on App Advisor are Netflix (₹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 YouTube Premium, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to YouTube Premium?+
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 YouTube Premium?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Apple TV+ starts lowest at ₹99/mo, compared with ₹149/mo for YouTube Premium. MX Player also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to YouTube Premium?+
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.
YouTube Premium vs Netflix: which is better?+
Netflix is the closest match to YouTube Premium in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these YouTube Premium alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category YouTube Premium also covers, and Google'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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