Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar) used to have a free tier but removed it. Now you need to pay Rs 299-899 for a subscription. Here are the best free alternatives to watch Star Plus, Star Sports, and other content.
What You Are Missing Without Hotstar
- Star Plus shows — Anupamaa, YRKKH
- IPL live streaming
- Star Sports channels
- Star Bharat shows
Free Alternative: VividTV
VividTV gives you everything Hotstar offered — and more — completely free:
- Star Plus — All shows live
- IPL 2026 — Every match free
- Star Sports — All sports channels
- Star Bharat — Mythology and drama
Forget Hotstar subscriptions. Watch everything free on VividTV.
