JioHotstar is one of India’s most searched apps this week, as cricket fans look for where to stream matches and others compare plans before the festive season. The streaming service, formed in 2025 when Reliance and Disney merged JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, now offers three tiers with monthly, three-month and yearly options. Here are the current prices and what each plan includes.
JioHotstar plans and prices
- Mobile: ₹79 for 1 month, ₹149 for 3 months, ₹499 for 1 year
- Super: ₹149 for 1 month, ₹349 for 3 months, ₹1,099 for 1 year
- Premium: ₹299 for 1 month, ₹699 for 3 months, ₹2,199 for 1 year
Prices as revised from January 28, 2026, as reported by Variety, 91mobiles and TelecomTalk. Check the app for the latest prices and offers.
What changed in 2026
JioHotstar added monthly plans to all three tiers and raised prices on the Super and Premium plans. For example, the Super quarterly plan went from ₹299 to ₹349 and the Super annual plan from ₹899 to ₹1,099. Existing subscribers keep their old plan and price as long as auto-renewal stays on, according to the company’s announcement as reported.
Which plan should you pick?
- Mobile: for watching only on one phone. Hollywood content for new subscribers needs a separate add-on on this tier, according to reports.
- Super: for watching on TVs and laptops as well as phones, with Hollywood content included.
- Premium: for the highest video quality and the most screens, and generally ad-free for most shows, though live sports may still carry ads.
A simple rule: if you mostly watch on a phone, Mobile is the cheapest. If the family watches cricket or films on a TV, Super is the usual choice. Premium is for people who want the best picture quality and fewer ads.
Can you get JioHotstar with a mobile recharge?
Telecom companies often bundle streaming subscriptions with selected prepaid and postpaid plans. Jio and other operators have offered such bundles, but the plans and benefits change often. Before recharging, check the operator’s app for the exact plan, how long the subscription lasts and which JioHotstar tier it includes.
Tips to save money
- Yearly plans cost much less per month than monthly ones if you watch regularly.
- Pause or cancel auto-renewal if you only need the app for a short sports season.
- Avoid “free JioHotstar” links and apps; they are often scams. Download only from official app stores.
JioHotstar is part of Reliance’s digital business. For more on the group, read about the upcoming Jio IPO and the Starlink and Jio satellite internet debate. We also covered the story of how the JioHotstar domain name was bought.
Quick answers
What is the cheapest JioHotstar plan? The Mobile plan at ₹79 for one month.
Which plan works on a smart TV? Super and Premium. Mobile is limited to phones.
Will my old price change? Existing subscribers keep their price while auto-renewal stays on, according to the January 2026 announcement as reported.
How many devices can I use? The number of screens depends on the tier; Premium allows the most. Check the plan details in the app before you pay.
Can I cancel any time? You can turn off auto-renewal in the app or in your app-store subscriptions; the plan stays active until the period you paid for ends.
Questions to think about
- Do monthly plans make streaming more affordable, or do they cost more over a year?
- Should sports streaming be priced separately from films and shows?
- How many streaming subscriptions does an average household really need?
Sources: JioHotstar plan details as reported by Variety, 91mobiles, TelecomTalk and My Mobile India. Prices and features can change; check the JioHotstar app before subscribing.
