JioTV alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All video streaming services

Top picks

Best overall
YouTube
Free plan + paid
Best free option
ZEE5
Starting price: ₹129 for 3 months (kids plan)

Common reasons people leave JioTV: only for Jio users in India, and mobile and tablet focus in the main app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces JioTV, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. YouTube currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	YouTube	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	74.4
2	Prime Video	Paid	$14.99/month or $139/year	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	8 of 8	72.5
3	ZEE5	Free plan + paid	₹129 for 3 months (kids plan)	No	Web, Android, iOS	8 of 8	64.8
4	Sony LIV	Paid	₹1,499/year (₹399/month)	No	Web, Android, iOS	4 of 4	55.9
5	TaTata Play Binge	Free plan + paid	₹199/month (any 3 apps)	No	Web, Android, iOS	5 of 5	54.5

1. YouTubeTop pick
Best for: Anyone who wants the widest range of free videos, tutorials, live streams and podcasts in one place
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
74.4
score / 100
Why switch from JioTV
Free live news channels and shows from many Indian broadcasters.
Pros
Huge free library covering almost every topic and language
Shorts, live streams, podcasts and long videos in one app
Runs on nearly every phone, TV, console and browser
Clear revenue share for creators in the Partner Program
Cons
Free tier carries frequent ads, including mid-roll
Background play and downloads need a paid Premium plan
Heavy tracking of viewing history to drive recommendations
Visit YouTube Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is YouTube a good JioTV alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Creator revenue share
55% of ad revenue to creators
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Audience
2B viewers
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Formats
Shorts, long videos, live and podcasts
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
Monetization
YouTube Partner Program
Checked Nov 8, 2026youtube.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Prime Video
Best for: Amazon Prime members who want films, series and sports bundled with their membership
PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
72.5
score / 100
Why switch from JioTV
Indian and international films and series, included with Prime.
Pros
Included with an Amazon Prime membership
Rent or buy titles that aren't in the subscription
Offline downloads on mobile and desktop apps
Cons
Ads on included content in many countries unless you pay extra
Mix of included, add-on and paid titles makes browsing confusing
Downloaded titles can't be cast to Chromecast or AirPlay
Visit Prime Video Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Prime Video a good JioTV alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Content
Movies, TV shows, sports, live TV
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline downloads
iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Fire tablets
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Casting downloads
Not allowed
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Amazon
Checked Nov 8, 2026primevideo.com(opens source in a new tab)
Amazon Prime plan
$14.99/month or $139/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
Amazon Prime plan (UK)
£8.99/month or £95/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
Amazon Prime plan (India)
₹299/month or ₹1,499/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.in(opens source in a new tab)
Prime Lite plan (India)
₹799/year
Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.in(opens source in a new tab)
3. ZEE5
Best for: Viewers who want Zee TV serials and films in Hindi or a regional Indian language
Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from JioTV
Indian films, originals and live Zee channels on any network.
Pros
Large library of Zee TV serials and regional-language films
Language-specific packs cost less than the full plan
Available to the South Asian diaspora in 190+ countries
Cons
Few international series compared with Netflix or Prime Video
Free tier is limited and carries ads
Little live sport beyond the football rights Zee holds
Visit ZEE5 Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ZEE5 a good JioTV alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Reach
190+ countries
Checked Nov 8, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
Seven Indian languages
Checked Nov 8, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Zee Entertainment Enterprises
Checked Nov 8, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sports rights
FIFA tournaments in India until 2034
Checked Nov 8, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
₹129 for 3 months (kids plan)
Checked Nov 6, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Regional plan
₹199 a month (Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri)
Checked Nov 6, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Movies, Series, Live TV plan
₹299 a month
Checked Nov 6, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sports + all content plan
₹1,699 for 12 months
Checked Nov 6, 2026zee5.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Sony LIV
Best for: Indian viewers who follow Sony TV shows, its originals, and the sports Sony holds rights to
PaidWeb, Android, iOS
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from JioTV
Streams Sony's TV channels and live sport like cricket, with shows available after broadcast.
Pros
Well-regarded Indian originals and Sony TV shows
Live sports such as cricket tours and European football
Yearly plans are inexpensive by international standards
Cons
Sports rights change by season, so a favourite event may move elsewhere
Mobile-only plan is capped at 720p on a single device
Smaller film library than JioHotstar or Prime Video
Visit Sony LIV Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Sony LIV a good JioTV alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Premium plan
₹1,499/year (₹399/month)
Checked Nov 8, 2026sonyliv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Mobile-only plan
₹699/year, 720p, 1 device
Checked Nov 8, 2026sonyliv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Video quality
Up to 4K with Dolby Atmos on Premium
Checked Nov 8, 2026sonyliv.com(opens source in a new tab)
Content
TV shows, movies, live sports and originals
Checked Nov 8, 2026sonyliv.com(opens source in a new tab)
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5. Tata Play Binge
Best for: Indian viewers who want many OTT subscriptions, including regional ones, under one bill and one app
Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS
54.5
score / 100
Why switch from JioTV
Bundles several Indian OTT apps in one subscription, covering much of the TV content JioTV users watch.
Pros
One plan and login covers 30+ OTT apps
Works without a Tata Play DTH connection
Runs on phones, web, smart TVs and Fire TV Stick
Pick-your-apps packs keep cheaper plans flexible
Cons
Netflix and some major services are not in the bundle
Screen limits vary by partner app inside the pack
Only available in India
Visit Tata Play Binge Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.353
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Tata Play Binge a good JioTV alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Apps included
30+ OTT apps
Checked Nov 8, 2026tataplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
₹199/month (any 3 apps)
Checked Nov 8, 2026tataplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Devices at once
4
Checked Nov 8, 2026tataplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Mobile, web, smart TV, Fire TV Stick, iPad
Checked Nov 8, 2026tataplay.com(opens source in a new tab)
DTH connection needed
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026tataplay.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best JioTV alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best JioTV alternative for most people

YouTube

Free live news channels and shows from many Indian broadcasters.

Best JioTV alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ZEE5

Indian films, originals and live Zee channels on any network.

Best JioTV alternative for Mac

Prime Video

Indian and international films and series, included with Prime.

Best JioTV alternative for Windows

Prime Video

Indian and international films and series, included with Prime.

Best JioTV alternative for iPhone and Android

Sony LIV

Streams Sony's TV channels and live sport like cricket, with shows available after broadcast.

Best JioTV alternative for working in the browser

Tata Play Binge

Bundles several Indian OTT apps in one subscription, covering much of the TV content JioTV users watch.

JioTV alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to JioTV?

YouTube ranks first right now. Free live news channels and shows from many Indian broadcasters. Prime Video and ZEE5 follow it in our ranking.

JioTV vs YouTube: what's the difference?

Both JioTV and YouTube are free with paid plans. Only YouTube runs on Web.

Is JioTV free?

JioTV is free with paid plans.

How much do JioTV alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked JioTV alternatives: Prime Video, $14.99/month or $139/year; ZEE5, ₹129 for 3 months (kids plan); Sony LIV, ₹1,499/year (₹399/month); Tata Play Binge, ₹199/month (any 3 apps). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to JioTV?

Yes. YouTube (free plan + paid), ZEE5 (free plan + paid) and Tata Play Binge (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to JioTV?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from JioTV?

The complaints we hear most: only for Jio users in India; mobile and tablet focus in the main app; premium OTT content depends on your recharge plan.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces JioTV, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. YouTubeTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. Prime Video

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. ZEE5

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Sony LIV

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. Tata Play Binge

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best JioTV alternative for…

Best JioTV alternative for most people

Best JioTV alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best JioTV alternative for Mac

Best JioTV alternative for Windows

Best JioTV alternative for iPhone and Android

Best JioTV alternative for working in the browser

JioTV alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to JioTV?

JioTV vs YouTube: what's the difference?

Is JioTV free?

How much do JioTV alternatives cost?

Is there a free alternative to JioTV?

Is there an open-source alternative to JioTV?

Why do people switch from JioTV?

How is this list ranked?