1. JioHotstar
JioStar · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.5/5
Streaming with live cricket and Disney content.
Free plan
Free plan available
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Best Airtel Xstream alternatives in India (2026)
Airtel Xstream is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Airtel, New Delhi, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Airtel Xstream are JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), JioSaavn (Free plan), Gaana (Free plan) and Pratilipi (Free plan). JioHotstar is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Airtel Xstream alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Airtel Xstream's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Airtel Xstream (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  JioSaavn | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Gaana | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Pratilipi | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Pocket FM App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  The Hindu App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  SonyLIV | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  YouTube India | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Spotify | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Klikk | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  FanCode | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Amazon Music | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Dailyhunt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Times of India App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  YouTube Music | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  NDTV App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Inshorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Dream11 | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Airtel Xstream alternatives in detail
Free plan
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3. JioSaavn
Reliance Jio · Navi Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.5/5
Indian music streaming.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Pratilipi
Pratilipi · Bengaluru · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Indian language stories built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. MX Player
MX Media (Amazon) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.6/5
Video player and free streaming.
Free
Free plan available
9. SonyLIV
Culver Max (Sony) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with sports.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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Airtel Xstream alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Airtel Xstream in 2026?+
The closest matches to Airtel Xstream on App Advisor are JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), JioSaavn (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Airtel Xstream, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Airtel Xstream?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), JioSaavn (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Airtel Xstream?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan), JioSaavn (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Airtel Xstream vs JioHotstar: which is better?+
JioHotstar is the closest match to Airtel Xstream in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Airtel Xstream alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Airtel Xstream also covers, and Airtel's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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