Jio vs Airtel

A side-by-side comparison of two popular Indian carriers — pricing, features, network, and plans.

Quick Comparison

JioAirtel
TypeMNOMNO
Network4G/5G4G/5G
Number of Plans3130
Cheapest Plan₹149₹199
eSIMYesYes
5GYesYes
OTT BenefitsYesYes

Jio Plans

India's largest mobile network by Reliance. Known for affordable plans and extensive 5G coverage.

PlanPriceValidityDataFeatures
Jio ₹149 ₹149 20 days 1GB/day (20GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹199 ₹199 18 days 1.5GB/day (27GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹209 ₹209 22 days 1GB/day (22GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹249 ₹249 28 days 1GB/day (28GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹269 Budget Pick ₹269 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹299 ₹299 28 days 1.5GB/day (42GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹331 + JioHotstar ₹331 28 days 1.5GB/day (42GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹349 ₹349 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹349 ₹349 - 30GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹398 OTT Bundle ₹398 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹399 ₹399 28 days 2.5GB/day (70GB total) 5G eSIM View
Jio ₹449 Most Popular ₹449 28 days 3GB/day (84GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹449 Family Best for Families ₹449 - 75GB 5G eSIM OTT Family View
Jio ₹579 (56 Days) ₹579 56 days 1.5GB/day (84GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹629 (56 Days) ₹629 56 days 2GB/day (112GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹649 Unlimited ₹649 - Unlimited 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹666 (70 Days) ₹666 70 days 1.5GB/day (105GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹749 (72 Days) ₹749 72 days 2GB/day (164GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹749 Family Premium ₹749 - 100GB 5G eSIM OTT Family View
Jio ₹799 (84 Days) ₹799 84 days 1.5GB/day (126GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹857 + Amazon + JioHotstar ₹857 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹949 + JioHotstar ₹949 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹999 (98 Days) ₹999 98 days 2GB/day (196GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1099 + Netflix ₹1099 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1199 (84 Days) ₹1199 84 days 3GB/day (252GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1299 + Netflix ₹1299 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio Postpaid ₹1549 Premium ₹1549 - 300GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹1799 + Netflix + JioHotstar Best Value ₹1799 84 days 3GB/day (252GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹2025 (200 Days) ₹2025 200 days 2.5GB/day (500GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹3599 Annual ₹3599 365 days (1 yr) 2.5GB/day (912GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Jio ₹3999 Annual + FanCode Best for Annual ₹3999 365 days (1 yr) 2.5GB/day (912GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View

Airtel Plans

India's second-largest operator by Bharti Airtel. Premium network quality with wide 5G rollout.

PlanPriceValidityDataFeatures
Airtel ₹199 ₹199 28 days 2GB eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹219 ₹219 28 days 3GB eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹299 ₹299 28 days 1.5GB/day (42GB total) eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹319 (30 Days) ₹319 30 days 1.5GB/day (45GB total) eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹349 5G Most Popular ₹349 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹379 5G (30 Days) ₹379 30 days 2GB/day (60GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹398 + JioHotstar ₹398 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹399 ₹399 28 days 2.5GB/day (70GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹409 + Xstream ₹409 28 days 2.5GB/day (70GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹429 5G (30 Days) ₹429 30 days 2.5GB/day (75GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹449 Premium Best Value ₹449 28 days 3GB/day (84GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹449 ₹449 - 75GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹549 ₹549 - 75GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹579 (56 Days) ₹579 56 days 1.5GB/day (84GB total) eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹598 Netflix Bundle ₹598 28 days 2GB/day (56GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹649 5G (56 Days) ₹649 56 days 2GB/day (112GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹699 ₹699 - 105GB 5G eSIM OTT Family View
Airtel ₹799 (84 Days) ₹799 84 days 1.5GB/day (126GB total) eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹838 5G (56 Days) ₹838 56 days 3GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹979 5G (84 Days) ₹979 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹999 Family Best for Families ₹999 - 150GB 5G eSIM OTT Family View
Airtel ₹1029 + JioHotstar ₹1029 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹1199 5G (84 Days) ₹1199 84 days 2.5GB/day (210GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹1199 ₹1199 - 190GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹1399 + Netflix ₹1399 - 240GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹1729 Netflix Bundle (84 Days) ₹1729 84 days 2GB/day (168GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel Postpaid ₹1749 Premium ₹1749 - 320GB 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹1798 5G (84 Days) ₹1798 84 days 3GB/day (252GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹3599 Annual ₹3599 365 days (1 yr) 2GB/day (730GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View
Airtel ₹3999 Annual Premium Best for Annual ₹3999 365 days (1 yr) 2.5GB/day (912GB total) 5G eSIM OTT View

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The Verdict

Jio wins on price with its cheapest option at ₹149. As a private network operator, it offers its own infrastructure.

Airtel brings 30 plans starting at ₹199. As a private network operator, it offers its own infrastructure.

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