Netflix India Price Is Higher Than Amazon Prime And Hotstar

When it comes to video streaming services, Netflix is probably the most well-known name. While of all global streaming services, Netflix is by far the most popular one, it is facing stiff competition from Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video in India. Although all these services are competing for the entertainment budget of consumers, Netflix India price is higher than Amazone Prime and Hotstar.

Content

Many consider content as the most important factor to subscribe to a video service. Content selection can be divided into two categories: Type of Content and Quality of Content.

In terms of content quality, Netflix offers some of the best original productions like Stranger Things, When They See Us, and House of Cards. The historical drama Mudbound produced by Netflix got four Oscar nominations. HBO with its Game of Thrones, Silicon Valley, Barry, and Chernobyl, is the only content creator beating Netflix. Netflix has taken home several awards like the Emmy, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Golden Globe.

Amazon Prime Video has produced popular shows including Bosch, Fleabag, Mozart in the Jungle, The Man in the High Castle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and many more. Some have been nominated for the Emmy Awards.

A 2018 report suggested that Amazon spent over $5 billion in exclusive streaming rights acquisition. Amazon’s $250 million spent on Lord of the Rings’ digital rights is the highest sum that has ever been paid for a TV show.

Amazon has been offering mainstream content of several regional media studios in India on its platform. Subtitles are also available for global audiences.

However, while Netflix and Amazon offer a wide range of TV shows and movies, Hotstar has something that is totally unique. It’s the only service to offer Live TV with which you can watch live sporting events. Hotstar also has quality content from Showtime and HBO.

Price Per Rupee

Netflix, Hotstar, and Amazon all offer monthly subscriptions with Amazon and Hotstar providing cheaper yearly subscriptions.

Netflix has a total of three plans. The single-screen plan is priced at Rs 499 for one month. However, with this plan, users can’t stream TV shows and movies in HD. The second plan is priced at Rs 649 for one month with a second screen and HD quality. Netflix India price for the four-screen plan is at Rs 799 for one month with UHD quality. Netflix India price per month for the mobile-only plan that is Rs 199. But the resolution is limited to 480p only.

Meanwhile, a monthly subscription of Amazon Prime video costs Rs 129 while a yearly subscription costs Rs 999. Users can stream content in 1080p and 4K resolution. However, with Amazon, users can benefit from other services as well including Amazon Prime Music.

Hotstar offers Hotstar Premium and Hotstart VIP. With the premium subscription, the price is Rs 299 for one month and Rs 999 for a whole year. The VIP supscription is only for yearly subscription and is priced at Rs 365. However, the VIP plan doesn’t come with access to International/American movies and TV shows.

Conclusion

For your information, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix are some most powerful players in the market right now. They all have immense popularity and wide user base, and this means their services seem to outplay the others’. It all depends on your budget and preference to choose a suitable service. Do keep in mind that Netflix India price is higher than the two other services.

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