Choosing the best mobile recharge plan can be a tough decision with the changing tariffs. Here’s a detailed comparison of Jio and Airtel recharge plans as of July 2024, focusing on prices, data, call benefits, and additional perks.
Also read: How to Get a 1GB Data Loan in Jio: Simple and Easy Steps!
Jio Recharge Plans
| Plan Price (₹) | Data | Validity (days) | Calls | SMS | Additional Benefits |
| 189 | 2GB | 28 | Unlimited | 300 | Free Jio apps access |
| 299 | 1.5GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 349 | 2GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 399 | 2.5GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 449 | 3GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 629 | 1.5GB/day | 56 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 799 | 1.5GB/day | 84 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 859 | 2GB/day | 84 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 1199 | 3GB/day | 84 | Unlimited | 100/day | Free Jio apps access |
| 1899 | 24GB | 336 | Unlimited | 3600 | Free Jio apps access |
| 3599 | 2.5GB/day | 336 | Unlimited | 3600 | Free Jio apps access |
Airtel Recharge Plans
| Plan Price (₹) | Data | Validity (days) | Calls | SMS | Additional Benefits |
| 199 | 2GB | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 299 | 1.5GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 399 | 2GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 449 | 3GB/day | 28 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 579 | 1.5GB/day | 56 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 859 | 1.5GB/day | 84 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 1199 | 2GB/day | 84 | Unlimited | 100/day | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
| 1799 | 24GB | 365 | Unlimited | 3600 | Wynk Music, Airtel Xstream |
Also read: How to Get a 1GB Loan in Airtel (Free Code & Number)
Key Differences
- Data Plans:
- Jio offers a variety of daily data plans with options ranging from 1.5GB to 3GB per day.
- Airtel provides similar daily data options but has a slightly higher entry-level plan starting at ₹199 compared to Jio’s ₹189.
- Long-Term Plans:
- Jio’s annual plan at ₹3599 offers 2.5GB/day, whereas Airtel’s annual plan at ₹1799 offers 24GB total data for the year, making Jio more suited for heavy data users.
- Additional Benefits:
- Both providers offer free access to their suite of apps, with Jio providing access to JioTV, JioCinema, and other Jio apps.
- Airtel offers subscriptions to Wynk Music and Airtel Xstream.