- Disney+ Hotstar has been spotted testing two new ultra-affordable plans.
- These plans provide access to all the content available on Disney+ Hotstar.
- The new plans are likely in response to the recent Netflix price cuts in India.
Popular streaming service Disney+ Hotstar is testing ultra-affordable plans starting at ₹49 per month, following a
major price cut by rival Netflix.
According to a spotting by Reddit user
/u/One-Cost-4363, the new Disney+ Hotstar plan at ₹49 is thanks to an introductory offer. This is after a discount of ₹50, which suggests that once the offer period ends, the price could be adjusted to ₹99 per month.
The ₹49 plan gives access to the entire library of content on Disney+ Hotstar, including movies, TV, live sports and Hotstar-exclusive content. Only one device login is supported, though, and the resolution is limited to HD (720p). The plan is ad-supported, so you will see commercials while streaming content.
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Existing Disney+ Hotstar plans
Plan | Price | Benefits | No. of devices | Validity |
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Mobile | ₹499 | Up to HD quality, ad-supported | 1 | 1 year |
Super | ₹899 | Up to Full HD quality, ad-supported | 2 | 1 year |
Premium (monthly) | ₹299 | Up to 4K quality, ad-free | 4 | 1 month |
Premium (annual) | ₹1,499 | Up to 4K quality, ad-free | 4 | 1 year |
Note that all of these plans give you access to all the content that is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Facing off with Netflix
Netflix recently announced a major price cut in its India plans, offering subscriptions starting at ₹149 per month, down from ₹199. The price cut comes amidst growing competition from Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, Zee5 and others.
Here’s a quick glance at the old and new Netflix plans in India:
Plan | Old price | New price | Devices | Resolution |
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Netflix Mobile | ₹199 | 149 | 1 (mobile) | 480p |
Netflix Basic | ₹499 | 199 | 1 | 480p |
Netflix Standard | ₹649 | 499 | 2 | 1080p |
Netflix Premium | ₹799 | 649 | 4 | 4K HDR |
Note that all these prices are for the monthly plans.
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