Reliance's JioCinema launches new budget-friendly monthly subscription plan

Reliance’s JioCinema has launched a new budget-friendly monthly subscription plan priced at just Rs 29, offering ad-free streaming for JioCinema Premium subscribers. This move is expected to intensify competition with major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar in the Indian market.

Comparing JioCinema’s new plans with other popular OTT platforms in India:

Monthly Subscription Plans:

• JioCinema Premium: Rs 29 (ad-free) and Rs 89 for the Family pack
• Netflix: Mobile plan Rs 149, Basic Rs 199, Standard Rs 499, Premium Rs 649
• Amazon Prime Video: Rs 299
• Disney+ Hotstar: No monthly plans, Ad-supported Rs 899 yearly, Premium Rs 1,499 yearly

Daily Costs:

• JioCinema: Rs 0.97 per day (Rs 29 plan)
• Netflix: Rs 4.97 per day (mobile plan)
• Amazon Prime Video: Rs 9.97 per day
• Disney+ Hotstar: Rs 2.46 per day

Streaming Quality:

• JioCinema: Up to 4K resolution
• Netflix: Mobile plan (480p), Basic (720p), Standard (1080p), Premium (4K)
• Amazon Prime Video: SD and HD resolution
• Disney+ Hotstar: Up to 4K resolution

Simultaneous Streams:

• JioCinema: 1 device (Rs 29 plan), up to 4 devices (Family pack)
• Netflix: Mobile plan (1), Basic (1), Standard (2), Premium (4)
• Amazon Prime Video: Up to 3 devices
• Disney+ Hotstar: Up to 4 devices

Content:

JioCinema offers a variety of Bollywood films, series, and movies in Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi. It also features content from Peacock, HBO, Paramount, Warner Bros Studio, and Discovery, including titles like Game Of Thrones, House Of The Dragon, and more. JioCinema’s library caters more to an Indian audience and offers ad-supported free IPL streaming.

Amazon Prime Video and Netflix feature a plethora of original content such as Stranger Things, Squid Game, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and documentaries like Wild Wild Country. Disney+ Hotstar provides exclusive content from Marvel, Disney, Pixar, and more, including shows like Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, The Mandalorian, and Indian originals like The Great Indian Murder and Special Ops.