1. MX Player
MX Media (Amazon) · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.6/5
Video player and free streaming.
Free
Free plan available
OTT, music & entertainment apps · Alternatives
Best Rooter alternatives in India (2026)
Rooter is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Rooter, New Delhi, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 20 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Rooter are MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free), NDTV App (Free) and Inshorts (Free). MX Player is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Rooter alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Rooter'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Rooter (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Dailyhunt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Times of India App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  NDTV App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Inshorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Dream11 | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  MPL | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  WinZO | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Games24x7 (RummyCircle) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Ludo King | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Zupee | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  BookMyShow | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  PVR Inox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Paytm Insider | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Loco | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Cricbuzz | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  District by Zomato | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  JioTV | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Rooter alternatives in detail
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Free plan available
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6. Dream11
Dream Sports · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Fantasy sports built in Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
9. Games24x7 (RummyCircle)
Games24x7 · Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
Online rummy and fantasy.
Free
Free plan available
10. Ludo King
Gametion · Navi Mumbai · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.4/5
India's most downloaded game built in Navi Mumbai.
Free
Free plan available
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Rooter alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Rooter in 2026?+
The closest matches to Rooter on App Advisor are MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Rooter, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Rooter?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Rooter?+
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including MX Player (Free), Dailyhunt (Free), Times of India App (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Rooter vs MX Player: which is better?+
MX Player is the closest match to Rooter in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Rooter alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Rooter also covers, and Rooter'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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