JioCinema has dropped new prices for its Premium subscription in India. With the new plans now starting at Rs. 29 per month, JioCinema is looking to disrupt the OTT category, as it did in the telecom space. However, we also have other popular OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar that offer affordable plans with some good perks and benefits. Can JioCinema, with its new pricing strategy, take on rivals? To answer this question, we've come up with the cheapest subscription plans from all the popular OTT players, including Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar, to see which one offers the best for its customers. So, without further ado, let's get into the details.
JioCinema Subscription Plan
JioCinema recently introduced two Premium subscription plans. The Premium plan costs Rs. 29 per month, while the Family plan is priced at Rs. 89 per month. However, the OTT player is offering these plans at an attractive introductory special price. After that, JioCinema can be expected to charge Rs. 59 and Rs. 149 monthly for the Individual and Family plans, respectively.
As for the benefits, the Premium plan offers an ad-free experience across the entire app, except for sports and live streaming. The plan also offers all the premium content that is available on the platform. In addition, it can play up to 4K resolution. However, the benefits can only be enjoyed on one screen at a time. Finally, the plan allows you to download and watch your favorite shows anytime, anywhere. The Family plan offers all the benefits of the Premium plan. However, you get the added benefit of streaming content from the platform on up to four devices.
Netflix subscription plan
Netflix also offers a lot of subscription plans for its users. However, the cheapest is the mobile plan, which comes with a price tag of Rs. 149. With this plan, customers can watch ad-free in-app content in 480p quality.
Users can play content on one screen at a time. However, there is also a restriction. Content can only be viewed on a smartphone or tablet, while for PC and TV support, you need to opt for a higher price plan. The OTT platform offers a basic plan for Rs. 199 per month, standard for Rs. 499 per month and Premium for Rs. 649 per month.
Amazon Prime subscription plan
Amazon also has its Prime Lite subscription plan, which offers great benefits to customers at a price of Rs. 799 per year. The subscription plan allows customers to view all content on the platform in HD resolution. However, Prime Lite subscription does not offer an ad-free experience like Netflix or JioCinema. Also, it can only be played on a mobile device.
That said, Prime Lite membership also offers some Amazon Prime benefits, such as free one-day delivery, two-day delivery, scheduled delivery, same-day delivery, early access to deals and sales exclusives and much more. Apart from this, those who want to get the most out of Amazon Prime can opt for the standard subscription plans which are priced at Rs. 299 (monthly), Rs. 599 (quarterly) and Rs. 1,499 (annual).
Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Plan
Disney+ Hotstar only offers a mobile plan for its customers. The plan is priced at Rs. 149 for three months or Rs. 499 per year. With this, customers can watch all content, including movies, live sports, TV and original content, on their smartphone or tablet.
In addition, users can view the content in HD resolution. The plan allows subscribers to watch shows and movies on one device at the same time. Other than that, the subscription plan doesn't offer any ad-free experience.
Also, Disney+ Hotstar offers a Super plan for TV screens and laptops at Rs. 899 per year or Rs. 299 for three months. Finally, we have the flagship offering with a Premium plan priced at Rs. 299 per month, Rs. 499 for three months, or Rs. 1,499 per year.
JioCinema Premium vs Netflix vs Amazon Prime vs Disney + Hotstar: Which OTT platform offers the cheapest subscription plan
The answer is pretty clear here! The Rs. 29 per month The JioCinema Premium plan is currently the cheapest plan available compared to its rivals. The closest to JioCinema would be the Disney+ Hotstar Mobile plan, which comes out to roughly Rs. 49 per month. However, the subscription plan is limited to mobile devices only and you have to bear ads while watching shows and movies.
Amazon Prime Lite membership will be available at approximately Rs. 67 per month. However, it is also limited to mobile devices and offers ads. That said, you still get some benefits from Amazon Prime on the e-commerce platform. With that in mind, it's a decent price to get all these benefits.
Netflix is the most expensive offering. The Rs. The 149 mobile plan offers an ad-free experience, although it is limited to 480p quality and restricted to mobile devices.
JioCinema has taken the disruptive route with its pricing. The Rs. 29 per month plan offers some of the best benefits you can get on this budget, be it 4K playback quality or access to all original content on the platform, also on all devices (including laptops and TVs). The JioCinema Premium plan offers amazing benefits and benefits, all at an affordable price.
