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Best Sun NXT alternatives in India (2026)
Sun NXT is an ott, music & entertainment apps product from Sun TV Network, Chennai, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Sun NXT are Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Eros Now (Pay as you go), ShemarooMe (Pay as you go), Kuku FM App (₹100/mo) and Netflix (₹149/mo). MX Player is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹99/month.
Why businesses look for a Sun NXT alternative
There is no free plan
Sun NXT has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Sun NXT alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Sun NXT'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sun NXT (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Hoichoi | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Eros Now | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  ShemarooMe | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Kuku FM App | ₹100/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Netflix | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Amazon Prime Video | ₹299/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Discovery+ | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Apple TV+ | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Lionsgate Play | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  YouTube Premium | ₹149/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Audible India | ₹199/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Apple Music | ₹99/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  MX Player | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  JioHotstar | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  STAGE | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  ManoramaMAX | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Addatimes | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 18 |  Chaupal | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 19 |  Ultra Jhakaas | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Zee5 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Sun NXT alternatives in detail
Pay as you go
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₹100/mo
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₹149/mo
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6. Amazon Prime Video
Amazon · Seattle · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.3/5
Streaming with Prime.
₹299/mo
Free trial
7. Discovery+
Warner Bros. Discovery · New York · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Documentaries.
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹99/mo
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9. Lionsgate Play
Lionsgate · Santa Monica · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.1/5
Hollywood streaming.
Pay as you go
Free trial
10. YouTube Premium
Google · San Bruno · OTT, music & entertainment apps · 4.2/5
Ad-free YouTube and Music.
₹149/mo
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Sun NXT alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Sun NXT in 2026?+
The closest matches to Sun NXT on App Advisor are Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Eros Now (Pay as you go), ShemarooMe (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Sun NXT, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Sun NXT?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MX Player (Free), JioHotstar (Free plan), Zee5 (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sun NXT?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Apple TV+ starts lowest at ₹99/mo. MX Player also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Sun NXT?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Hoichoi (Pay as you go), Eros Now (Pay as you go), ShemarooMe (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Sun NXT vs Hoichoi: which is better?+
Hoichoi is the closest match to Sun NXT in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Sun NXT alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ott, music & entertainment apps or a category Sun NXT also covers, and Sun TV Network'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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