Subscription Cheat Sheet

Quick reference for every major subscription — annual plans, savings, family options, and tips to save money.

Streaming

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
NetflixNetflix
NoView
JioHotstarJioHotstar
Yes

₹42/mo

47%View
Amazon PrimeAmazon Prime
Yes

₹83/mo

58%View
JioCinemaJioCinema
No
Family

up to 4 members

SonyLIVSonyLIV
Yes

₹58/mo

85%View
ZEE5ZEE5
Yes

₹83/mo

58%View
YouTube PremiumYouTube Premium
Yes

₹124/mo

Family

up to 5 members

View
Apple TV+Apple TV+
NoView
MUBIMUBI
Yes

₹199/mo

60%View
Netflix

Downgrade tier if not using 4K.

JioHotstar

Subscribe seasonally for IPL or cricket, pause otherwise.

Amazon Prime

Hard to beat value on the annual plan. Includes shopping, video, and music.

JioCinema

Now merged into JioHotstar — check if your Jio plan bundles it.

SonyLIV

Subscribe only during sporting seasons (cricket, WWE).

ZEE5

Strong for regional content. Watch for seasonal discount offers.

YouTube Premium

Family plan includes YouTube Music. Annual prepaid saves ~₹300.

Apple TV+

Often free for 3 months with new Apple devices. Consider Apple One bundle.

MUBI

Curated art-house cinema — cancel if you prefer mainstream.

Music

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
SpotifySpotify
No
Duo

up to 6 members

View
Apple MusicApple Music
No
Family

up to 6 members

View
JioSaavnJioSaavn
No
YouTube MusicYouTube Music
No
Family

up to 5 members

GaanaGaana
No
AudibleAudible
No
Spotify

Family plan works out to ~₹30/person for 6 members.

Apple Music

Consider Apple One bundle if using other Apple services.

JioSaavn

Free tier is ad-supported and works well. Skip premium if you can tolerate occasional ads.

YouTube Music

Included with YouTube Premium — don't pay for both.

Gaana

Free tier available. Consider if you actually need ad-free listening.

Audible

Pause if your queue is full — unused credits roll over.

Gaming

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
Xbox Game PassXbox Game Pass
No
PlayStation PlusPlayStation Plus
No
Xbox Game Pass

Core is enough for online multiplayer. Ultimate adds cloud gaming + EA Play.

PlayStation Plus

Essential is enough for online play. Upgrade only if you try new games monthly.

AI Tools

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
ChatGPT PlusChatGPT Plus
NoView
Claude ProClaude Pro
NoView
Perplexity ProPerplexity Pro
NoView
Gemini AdvancedGemini Advanced
NoView
SuperGrokSuperGrok
No
ChatGPT Plus

Free tier may be enough for casual use. Evaluate monthly.

Claude Pro

Free tier is generous for light use. Pro unlocks higher limits and early access to new models.

Perplexity Pro

Great for research. Free tier has daily limits — Pro removes them.

Gemini Advanced

Bundled with Google One AI Premium (2 TB storage included).

SuperGrok

Included with X Premium+ — don't pay separately if you already subscribe.

Productivity

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
NotionNotion
NoView
Canva ProCanva Pro
Yes

₹275/mo

45%View
GrammarlyGrammarly
Yes

₹500/mo

49%View
LinkedIn PremiumLinkedIn Premium
NoView
Notion

Free for personal use with generous limits. Paid plans mainly needed for teams.

Canva Pro

Free tier covers most basic design needs.

Grammarly

Free tier handles basic grammar. Premium adds tone and clarity.

LinkedIn Premium

Cancel if not actively job hunting or prospecting.

Cloud Storage

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
iCloud+iCloud+
No
Google OneGoogle One
Yes

₹108/mo

17%
DropboxDropbox
No
iCloud+

Share via Family Sharing to split costs across members.

Google One

Free 15 GB may be enough — check usage before upgrading.

Dropbox

Consider Google One or iCloud as cheaper alternatives if you only need basic cloud storage.

News & Learning

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
ET PrimeET Prime
No
The HinduThe Hindu
No
MoneyControl ProMoneyControl Pro
Yes

₹99/mo

67%
The KenThe Ken
Yes

₹325/mo

50%
Mint PremiumMint Premium
Yes

₹125/mo

50%
Tickertape ProTickertape Pro
Yes

₹200/mo

20%
ET Prime

Check if bundled with your TimesPrime membership before paying separately.

The Hindu

Annual plans often discounted during sales.

MoneyControl Pro

Worthwhile for active investors tracking markets daily.

The Ken

Duo plan available — split with a colleague.

Mint Premium

Worth it if you read finance news daily — otherwise skip.

Tickertape Pro

Essential for active stock investors. Free tier covers basic screeners.

Fitness & Wellness

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
cult.fitcult.fit
Yes

₹833/mo

View
HeadspaceHeadspace
Yes

₹380/mo

41%
Gold's GymGold's Gym
No
cult.fit

Elite includes yoga and dance beyond gym workouts.

Headspace

Free basics available — try before upgrading.

Gold's Gym

Always negotiate — gyms offer 20-30% off listed prices.

Food & Delivery

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
Swiggy OneSwiggy One
No
Zomato GoldZomato Gold
Yes

₹50/mo

66%
Swiggy One

Only worth it if you order 8+ times per month.

Zomato Gold

Best value for frequent diners and delivery users.

Lifestyle

ServiceAnnual PlanSavingsFamily PlanPlans
Kindle UnlimitedKindle Unlimited
No
X PremiumX Premium
Yes

₹192/mo

11%
Uber OneUber One
Yes

₹125/mo

Kindle Unlimited

Pause if your reading queue is empty — re-subscribe anytime.

X Premium

Basic tier is sufficient unless you need creator tools.

Uber One

Worth it if you take 4+ Uber rides or order Uber Eats frequently each month.