The Hindu
The Hindu: Indian news and a multi-publication bundle across web and mobile. Ranked #12 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for readers wanting Indian news and a publication bundle.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forReaders wanting Indian news and a publication bundle
- Free planNo
- Publication typeNewspaper
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Covers Indian cities alongside politics, business, technology and sports
- All Access Pass includes The Hindu, BusinessLine, Frontline and Sportstar
- Offers an e-paper, article read-aloud, podcasts, videos and live coverage
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is offered
- The core product is a newspaper and news publication, not a broad magazine catalog
- Access is limited to web, iOS and Android
Our verdict on The Hindu
The Hindu is an English-language newspaper and digital news publication covering Indian and international affairs. Its reporting spans politics, business, current events, technology and sports, with local coverage of Indian cities. Readers can access it on the web or through iOS and Android apps. It is suited to people who want Indian news in a digital format, especially those who value access to several related publications in one subscription. Readers looking for a wide-ranging magazine catalog rather than a newspaper-centered service may prefer another option.
The subscription choice is between premium access to The Hindu and the All Access Pass. The latter bundles The Hindu with its digital e-paper, BusinessLine, Frontline and Sportstar, making it the more relevant option for readers who want business, general-interest and sports publications alongside news. Digital e-paper access is included with a subscription. The product has no free plan, so readers should expect to choose a paid subscription for premium publication access; the published starting price is 4.99.
The publication's digital offering extends beyond articles: the app includes breaking-news notifications, live blogs, podcasts, videos, live coverage and article read-aloud. This mix gives readers several ways to follow current events, while the focus remains on news and reporting rather than a broad entertainment or magazine library. Choose The Hindu for Indian coverage and, with the All Access Pass, a bundle of named publications. It is a less natural fit for someone seeking a free news option or a large collection of unrelated magazines.
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The Hindu fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Newspaper |
| Publication bundle | Yes |
| Archive access | Not verified |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | thehindu.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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