Choosing a streaming plan in India comes down to price, picture quality, ads and how many screens you need at once. Here’s how the three biggest services compare.
Prices checked for India on October 19, 2026. Prices change and may differ for existing subscribers or promotions. Always confirm on the official page before you pay.
Netflix India
| Plan | Price per month | Quality | Screens at once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | ₹149 | 480p | 1 (phone/tablet) |
| Basic | ₹199 | 720p | 1 |
| Standard | ₹499 | 1080p | 2 |
| Premium | ₹649 | 4K + HDR | 4 |
Source: Netflix Help Centre — plans and pricing (India). Netflix India plans have no ads. Taxes may apply.
JioHotstar
| Plan | Monthly | Quarterly | Annual | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | ₹79 | ₹149 | ₹499 | With ads |
| Super | ₹149 | ₹349 | ₹1,099 | With ads |
| Premium | ₹299 | ₹699 | ₹2,199 | Ad-free (except live sports and live shows) |
Source: JioStar press release, January 2026 (prices for new subscribers). On the Mobile plan, Hollywood content is a paid add-on.
Amazon Prime (Prime Video)
| Membership | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prime | ₹299/month or ₹1,499/year | Includes Prime Video (with ads) plus shopping benefits |
| Prime Lite | ₹799/year | Prime Video on 1 device in 720p, with ads |
| Ad-free Prime Video | Extra add-on | Available at an additional cost |
Prime Video in India has shown limited ads since June 17, 2025, with an optional paid ad-free add-on. Amazon’s own pricing page couldn’t be checked automatically, so these prices are from a third-party summary (checked August 31, 2026) — please confirm on amazon.in/prime.
Which one should you pick?
- Want 4K? Netflix Premium is the only plan here that clearly lists 4K + HDR. See what you need for Netflix 4K.
- Watching only on your phone? Netflix Mobile and JioHotstar Mobile are the cheapest options.
- Already shop on Amazon? Prime bundles video with delivery benefits.
- Live cricket and sport are a major part of JioHotstar’s offering — check which events are included before subscribing.
