HotStar is a Star Media Product an OTT Platform that is available in 3 packs, Free Subscription, VIP Subscription, and the Hotstar Prime Subscription.
What to Choose? Hotstar VIP vs Premium? so, the answer is here Hotstar VIP provides TV serials, Cricket, and Blockbuster Movies whereas Hotstar Premium Pack comes with Hotstar VIP features plus English Content.
How to Choose Between Hotstar VIP and Premium?
If you do not like Disney+ English content and do not get bothered with personalizing ads then I would suggest you go with the Hotstar VIP plan worth ₹399 Per Year.
Otherwise, If you want to watch everything available on Hotstar with No Ads Then Choose this Hotstar Premium worth ₹1499 Per Year.
The Hotstar Premium Plan costs ₹1499 Per year and comes with Star TV serials in Regional Languages like Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and others. With English Web series and Movies in the English language Uncut Adfree Content.
You can watch the following shows:
1. 7 Blockbuster Movies
2. All-Star Serials
3. All Sports (Cricket and IPL) Included.
4. Original English Content (Disney+ Shows)
When to Choose Hotstar VIP?
The Hotstar VIP Plan costs ₹399 Per year and comes with Star TV serials in Regional Languages like Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and others. Popular English to Hindi Dubbed Movies with Personalized Ads in between.
You can watch the following shows:
1. 7 Blockbuster Movies
2. All-Star Serials
3. All Sports (Cricket and IPL) Included
4. Dubbed Movies
What is the difference between Hotstar VIP and Premium?
Good Thing
- Un-cut Adfree Content
- Disney+ Hotstar Content
- English + Hindi Dubbed
- Live Cricket
- 2 Device at same time
Bad Thing
- High Price
- Not for Hindi Lovers
Hotstar VIP Plan
Good Thing
- Cheap Price
- All Indian Movies
- Hindi Dubbed Movies
- TV and Live Cricket
- 1 Device at same time
Bad Thing
- No Hollywood Shows
- No English Content
- Ads in Content
| SR | Content | Free | Hotstar VIP | Hotstar Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disney+ Hotstar Movies | NA | Dubbed Only | Dubbed + English |
| 2 | Kids Show & Movies | NA | Dubbed Only | Dubbed + English |
| 3 | New Movies | 1 Month Late | Instant | Instant |
| 4 | Hotstar Special | First Free Episod | YES | YES |
| 5 | American TV Show | NA | NA | YES |
| 6 | Hollywood Movies | NA | Dubbed Only | Dubbed + English |
| 7 | Live Sports | 5 Minit | YES | YES |
| 8 | Star Serials Before TV | 1 Day late | 1 Day Before | 1 Day Before |
| 9 | Video Quality | 480P | 720P | 1080P |
| 10 | Same Time Screen Watch | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | Ad Free Content | NO | NO | YES |
| Price | Free | ₹399 Per Year | ₹1499 Per year |
Free Hotstar VIP and Hotstar Premium Pack:
You can get Hotstar VIP and Hotstar Premium if you are a broadband User of Jio Fiber/ Airtel Fiber or BSNL Fiber.
How to Check Your Hotstar Account Type?
Follow these Steps to know what is your Hotstar Account Type. Is it Hotstar VIP or Hotstar Premium.
Step 1: Open Your Hotstar App and Make sure you are Logged In.
Step 2: Click on the Profile Icon to see your Profile.
Step 3: Check below your Name and Mobile Number you will see your Hotstar Account type. In this image below you can see my account type is Premium type.
This account is free with my BSNL Fiber connection but if you ask me what would I choose from Hotstar VIP vs Premium then I will take Hotstar VIP plan.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Question
Here are some FAQ Related to Hotstar Plans and if you want to know more just visit official hotstar question answer
Q1: How to use Hotstar on TV?
Answer: Follow these Steps to use Hotstar on TV:
Step 1: Go to the App store on Your TV and search for Hotstar
Step 2: Install the Hotstar app and it will show some code
Step 3: Now Click Here Login with Your Account and Enter the code shown on TV
Done You can now watch your Hotstar Shows and Match on TV.
Q 2: How many Screens are Available in Hotstar?
Answer: If you are using Hotstar VIP then you can watch Hotstar on 1 Screen at the same time. But if you are using Hotstar Premium Plan then You can Watch Hotstar on 2 Screen/device at the same time.
Q 3: Does Hotstar shows Live TV?
Answer: Yes, You can watch Live Sports on Hotstar and the Star TV Serial 1 day before it released on TV.
Q 4: Can I switch from Hotstar VIP to Premium?
Answer: Yes, You can Update Your Plan from Hotstar VIP to Premium by paying some extra premium.
Q 5: How to Get Hotstar Premium for Free?
Answer: To get Free Hotstar Premium You can Choose BSNL FTTH connection like I choosed.
Q 6: Is it worth buying Hotstar VIP?
Answer: Yes, If You are a Hindi Dubbed and Indian Movie Lover then Hotstar VIP is best Plan for you. I would choose it over Hotstar Premium as I am not interested in Hollywood TVs and English Content.
Q 7: How many devices can use Hotstar VIP?
Answer: You can watch Hotstar VIP Content on 1 Device at same time. But You can login multiple devices.
