Top OTT Platforms in India
When televisions emerged in the Indian market, people were struck with the idea of watching movies and shows from their homes. The concepts of advertising, entertainment, news also saw a gradual change when the shift from radio to television began. Similarly, nowadays OTT or âover-the-topâ platforms are gaining prominence over television with their phenomenal features.
OTT platforms have gained immense popularity in recent years. Especially in the lockdown period when theatres were closed, OTT apps gave us a theatre-like movie experience within the comfort of our homes. Many famous movies were released on different OTT platforms.
OTT platforms consist of numerous regional, national, and international movies and web show to attract a wide audience. Some OTT platforms also provide live streaming of cricket and football matches. You can watch them whenever youâre on the go. You just need a stable internet connection and a proper subscription.
Today, there are an array of OTT apps in India. Whether youâre a Bollywood lover or fan of English movies, thereâs everything on offer on Indian OTT platforms.
This blog will highlight some of the best OTT platforms in India, their plans, reviews, and ratings to help you choose the right fit for you!
11 Best OTT Platforms for every binge-watching lover!
Do you love binge-watching? If yes, then these OTT apps in India will give you a phenomenal binge-watching experience. So, letâs check them out!
Netflix was presumably the first OTT platform to emerge in the Indian market. Soon after its emergence in India, Netflix started streaming regional and national movies apart from international movies/shows.
This American-based OTT platform is widely popular for streaming ad-free movies and web series. Whatâs more? The subscription plans of Netflix start from an optimal rate of 199 INR to 999 INR.
Netflix rules the hearts of the Indian audience with its abundant varieties of shows and movies to spur the appetite of every viewer. Moreover, users can access Netflix from Mobile Phones, Tablets, Laptops, Smart TVs, and other streaming devices.
Even if youâre a Hollywood or a Bollywood fan, Netflix has got everything covered for your entertainment! Though the theatres were closed due to the pandemic, Netflix took proper care for the entertainment of its audience. Several blockbuster movies and web series were released on Netflix even during the pandemic period.
The platform also offers a 30-day free trial. After the trial period, as per the subscription you choose, the amount will be debited from your account. Moreover, you are always FREE to step back if you donât want to continue with Netflix.
Installs: 1 billion-plus download on Google Play Store.
Reviews: More than 11 million reviews
Ratings: 4.4 stars on Play Store
Most Popular shows/movies: Breaking Bad, Delhi Crime, F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Sacred Games, The Big Bang Theory, Mirzapur, Money Heist among many other national and international movies. Apart from these, Netflix also provides a great deal for regional movie lovers. Shows like Hoichoi, CityShor, Planet Marathi, Koode, Thackeray are most beloved among regional audiences.
Looking for a fusion of regional and international shows and movies? Amazon Prime Video is nevertheless the right fit for you!
Amazon Prime Video is popular among the Indian audience for its varied and fresh video content. To access Amazon Prime Video, users must be prime member of Amazonâs e-commerce platform.
Also, Prime membership gives you free access to Amazon Prime Music and e-books on Amazon Kindle. Moreover, a prime member also experiences quick delivery options, exclusive discounts, and deals on the e-commerce website along with the boons mentioned above. Isnât it a win-win situation?
Apart from English, the platform also offers movies and shows in six different Indian languages to suit regional audiences. Amazon Prime Video has also delivered several super-hit Indian web series. Shows like One Mic Stand, Tandav, The Family Man on Amazon Prime Video have earned lots of acclaim from audiences. The present cost of prime membership is 129 INR per month and 999 INR for a year.
Installs: 100 million-plus downloads on Play Store.
Reviews: 2 million reviews
Most Popular shows/movies: Paatal Lok, Shameless, Tom Clancyâs Jack Ryan, Homecoming, Hanna, The Boys, Undone, etcetera. Movies/shows in an abundance of genres like animation, comedy, crime, science-fiction, historical drama, and many others are available on Amazon Prime Video.
Disney+Hotstar is one of the most renowned OTT platforms in India, owned and operated by Walt Disney. The platform offers access to a plethora of content for children, young adults, and adults. Disney+Hotstarâs subscribers get access to all the Disney movies and shows such as Marvel, Star Wars, among many others.
The platform offers tons of varieties of content such as cartoons, sports, web series, national and international movies, comedy shows, drama, etcetera.
Disney+Hotstar offers Premium as well as VIP subscriptions to its users. The Premium package includes complete access to international shows and movies while the VIP plan offers access to domestic and national movies and series. VIP plan also includes access to live sporting events including IPL and other tours of the Indian Cricket Team.
Installs: 500 million-plus downloads on Play Store
Reviews: 9 million reviews
Most Popular shows/ movies: 24, The Mandalorian, Star Wars-The Clone Wars, and American Crime Story. Also, How I Met Your Mother, Silicon Valley, Malgudi Days, Game of Thrones, Sharp Objects
Voot serves as an extension of Viacom 18âs online arm featuring tons of video content suiting the Indian audience. All the movies, television shows, web series, cartoons, etcetera run by Viacom 18 are hosted on Voot.
Television channels like MTV, Colours, and Nickelodeon share their content with Voot to lure online audiences too. Apart from Hindi and English, Voot also hosts shows and movies in Bengali, Kannad, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati for regional audiences.
Voot hosts its original series known as âVoot Originalsâ only to the paid subscribers of Voot Select. Also, subscribers can even access the episodes of their favourite television show on Voot a day before it is telecasted on TV.
Subscription plans for Voot Select start from a mere 99 INR per month which is truly cost-effective. Also, you can access the Voot app on Android or iOs as well as browse on its website to access through a laptop.
Installs: 100 million-plus downloads on Play Store
Reviews: 2 million reviews
Most Popular shows/movies: Asur, Marzi, The Office, A Million Little Things, Elementary, Why Women Kill, The Affair, Madam Secretary, etcetera.
Sony LIV as an OTT app brings all the shows, movies, sports, and cartoons broadcasting on various domains of Sony Entertainment into one shed of an umbrella. It consists of more than 18 years of video content owned by Sony Entertainment available at a single click.
If youâre a sports lover, Sony LIV provides a great deal to watch all the live broadcasting of your favorite national and international sports tournament. Moreover, it offers premium quality content at the mere subscription cost starting from 199 INR/ month.
Also, you might be pleased to know that Sony LIV is Indiaâs first OTT platform to produce music content for the Hindi version of the blockbuster film âPassengersâ.
Installs: 100 million-plus downloads on Play Store
Reviews: 1 million reviews
Most Popular shows/movies: Scam 1992, Girls Hostel, Gullak, Sandwiched Forever, Avrodh, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Hillary, Dark waters, Indebted, 1917, Alex Rider, Lincoln Rhyme, along with many other popular movies and shows.
ALTBalaji is another OTT platform in India offering plenty of regional content. It hosts several web series, shows specifically curated to suit the taste of the Indian audience. Also, ALTBalaji hosts adult content for an 18 plus audience.
Apart from English, the platform also has a bunch of series and movies in Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi, etcetera. ALTBalaji app is available for Android as well as iOS users while laptop users can browse via the website. The content on this platform covers a wide range of genres ranging from romance, comedy, thriller, mystery, etcetera.
The subscription plans of ALTBalaji are certainly pocket-friendly ranging from INR 100 for 3 months, INR 180 for six months, and only INR 300 for a year.
Installs:10 million-plus downloads on Play Store
Most Popular shows/ movies: Bose: Dead or Alive, Cyber Squad, Dev DD, Home, Romil and Jugal, XXX, etcetera.
The journey of MX player from being just another video streaming app to one of the most recognized OTT platforms in India is amazing. MX Player has been regarded as an OTT platform since 20 February 2019.
MX Player is available as an app for Android and iOS users. Users can browse it via its website as well. It is completely FREE to use and operates on ads. The platform also claims to consist of 150,000 hours of video content available in more than 12 languages.
The platform hosts MX playersâ Originals as well as licensed movies and series from several partners such as Paramount Pictures, Sony Entertainment, Shemaroo, Hungama, along with many others.
Though the content on MX Player is completely free of cost, the ads in between might strain a userâs experience.
Installs: 500 million-plus downloads on Play Store
Reviews: 10 million reviews
Most Popular shows/ movies: High, Ashram, Cheesecake, Flames, Hello Mini, Damaged, etcetera.
Looking for blockbuster Bollywood movies? Eros Now is your one-stop destination! Eros Now is raising the bars in the OTT industry with its premium quality and quantity of contents. The platform hosts movies and series in Hindi as well as English to attract a majority of the Indian audience. Moreover, it also claims to host more than 10,000 movies, and a plethora of music videos, audio tracks, television shows, etcetera.
With the sole aim to provide tons of entertainment options at the customersâ fingertips, Eros Now is constantly upgrading its content. Currently, it offers breathtaking features like HD videos, multi-language subtitles, and easy-to-download movies.
Whatâs more? You get access to thousands of movies, hundreds of shows, and music albums at just INR 99 per month.
Installs: 10 million-plus downloads
Most Popular shows/ movies: Smoke, Metro Pack, Flip, Operation Cobra, Side Hero, Investigation, etcetera.
Hey Jio users, are you looking for an incredible binge-watching experience? Whatâs better than Jio Cinema! Jio Cinema is an exclusive OTT platform for Jio users. The most interesting thing about Jio Cinema is, it is available for FREE.
Jio cinema offers a wide range of video content such as movies, documentaries, web series, music, originals, etcetera for its users. Also, Jio Cinema has collaborated with Disney India to host popular Disney movies for its audience.
Looking for regional movies? Jio Cinema has covered everything for you! Recently, it collaborated with Hoichoi to telecast Bengali regional movies and many more! Jio Cinemaâs app is available on Android as well as iOS.
Installs: 50 million-plus downloads on Play Store
Most Popular shows/ movies: Jobs, The Kite Runner, Macbeth, Baywatch, The Founder, The Voices, Into The Wild, The Forgiven, The Sum of all Fears, etcetera.
Do you love watching international drama series and movies? ZEE5 offers a hybrid of movies, web series, music, TV shows, etcetera available in more than 12 languages. ZEE5 also claims to host more than 100,000 hours of TV shows along with more than 500 web series. Since its partnership with Ditto, Ozee, and ALTBalaji, ZEE5 users have free access to the content available on those platforms.
To add more sprinkle on its content varieties, ZEE5 also hosts a bunch of international web series such as Turkish and Korean dramas. Moreover, the subscribers also get access to 90 plus Live channels to watch their favourite show, documentary, or sport LIVE. The most interesting point is all these benefits come for only INR 99 per month. Isnât it mind-blowing?
Installs: 100 million-plus downloads on Google Playstore
Reviews: 1 million reviews
Most Popular shows/ movies: Code M, Mafia, Mentalhood, Poison, Rangbaaz etcetera.
Binge-watching is a new hobby in todayâs era! The current market is brimming with plenty of OTT platforms available in India. The video streaming boom is here to stay in the future!
So, if youâre contemplating a business idea that will help you make handsome profits and at the same time provide entertainment to the masses, OTT is the space! At Eiosys, we can help you create an OTT app that is user-friendly, and enriched with top-notch features. Get in touch to know more!