JioCinema has dropped new prices for its Premium subscription in India. With new plans now starting at Rs. 29 per month, JioCinema aims to disrupt the OTT category as it has done in the telecom space. However, we 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 keep up with the competition? To answer this question, we’ve picked 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 special introductory price. JioCinema can then be expected to charge Rs. 59 and Rs. 149 per month for individual and family plan respectively.
As for the benefits, the Premium plan offers an ad-free experience throughout the app, except for sports and live broadcasts. The plan also offers all the premium content available on the platform. You can also stream up to 4K resolution. However, you can only enjoy the benefits on one screen at a time. Finally, the plan lets you 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 the platform’s content to up to four devices.
Netflix subscription plan
Netflix also offers multiple subscription plans for its users. However, the cheapest is the mobile plan which comes at a price of Rs. 149. Under this plan, customers can watch ad-free in-app content in 480p quality.
Users can stream content on one screen at a time. However, there is also a limitation. One can watch the content only on a smartphone or tablet, while for PC and TV support, one has to opt for a higher priced 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 that offers great benefits to customers at a price of Rs. 799 per year. The subscription plan allows customers to watch all content on the platform in HD resolution. However, the Prime Lite subscription does not offer an ad-free experience like Netflix or JioCinema. Also, you can only stream on a mobile device.
However, Prime Lite membership also brings some Amazon Prime benefits like free one-day shipping, two-day shipping, scheduled shipping, same-day shipping, early access to exclusive deals and sales, and more. Additionally, those who want to take full advantage of Amazon Prime can opt for the standard subscription plans which are priced at Rs. 299 (monthly), Rs. 599 (quarterly) and Rs. 1499 (annually).
Disney+ Hotstar Subscription Plan
Disney+ Hotstar offers only one 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.
Moreover, users can watch the content in HD resolution. The plan allows subscribers to watch shows and movies on one device at a time. Additionally, the subscription plan does not offer an ad-free experience.
Additionally, Disney+ Hotstar is offering a Super plan for TV and laptop screens at Rs. 899 per year or Rs. 299 for three months. Finally, we have the flagship offering with the Premium plan priced at Rs. 299 per month, Rs. 499 for three months, or Rs. 1499 per year.
JioCinema Premium vs Netflix vs Amazon Prime vs Disney+ Hotstar: Which OTT platform offers the cheapest subscription plan
Here the answer is quite clear! Rs. 29 per month The JioCinema Premium plan is currently the cheapest plan available compared to its competitors. The closest to JioCinema would be the Disney+ Hotstar Mobile plan which comes in at around Rs. 49 per month. However, the subscription plan is limited to mobile 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. However, you still get some benefits of Amazon Prime on the e-commerce platform. That being said, it’s a decent price to get all these benefits.
Netflix is the most expensive offering. Rs. The 149 mobile plan offers an ad-free experience, although it is limited to 480p quality and limited to mobile devices.
JioCinema has taken the disruptive path with its pricing. Rs. 29 per month plan offers some of the best benefits you can get in this budget, whether it’s 4K streaming quality or access to all original content on the platform, also on all devices (including laptop and TV). The JioCinema Premium plan certainly brings some amazing benefits and advantages, all at an affordable price.
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