Recharge Plan Compare

How it works

For each prepaid plan the tool computes three normalised metrics — ₹/day (cost ÷ validity), ₹/GB (cost ÷ total data in GB), and ₹/month (cost × 30 ÷ validity). This lets you cut through the operator's headline pricing (which mixes 28-day, 56-day, 84-day, annual packs) and find the cheapest pack at your actual usage. Note that “unlimited” on Indian prepaid usually means an after-FUP throttle to 64–128 Kbps.

Worked example

Jio ₹299 (1.5 GB/day, 28 days) = ₹10.7/day, ₹7.12/GB, ₹320/month. Airtel ₹359 (2.5 GB/day, 30 days) = ₹12/day, ₹4.79/GB. If you stream daily, the Airtel pack is materially cheaper per GB; if you barely use data, the Jio ₹209 pack (1 GB/day) wins at ₹7.48/day. Annual packs (Jio ₹3,599 / Airtel ₹3,599) almost always beat 12× quarterly recharges for heavy users.

When to use this

• Switching family members from postpaid to prepaid after the July 2024 tariff hike
• Choosing a data-only plan for a JioFi or hotspot device
• Picking the cheapest BSNL pack when in 4G-coverage rural areas
• Deciding whether an annual plan is worth the upfront ₹3,000+ outlay

Always verify the latest tariff on the operator's app before paying — prepaid prices in India revised twice in 2024 alone. For payment automation, generate a payment QR with the UPI QR generator.