Disney+ Hotstar vs HBO
Disney+ Hotstar vs HBO, compared side by side on 17 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Disney+ Hotstar is on 65/100 and HBO on 67/100.
Where each one leads
Disney+ Hotstar
- funding raised: $112B against $8.0B
HBO
- agent readiness: 49/100 against 41/100
At a glance
| Measure | Disney+ Hotstar | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Subscription streaming service offering movies, TV shows, and live sports in India. | Premium television network and streaming service offering acclaimed original series, movies, and documentaries. |
| Category | Streaming Service, Media, Entertainment, Live Sports | Media, Entertainment, Streaming Service, Television Network |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2C | B2C |
| Offering | Platform | Platform |
| Founded | 2015 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India | New York, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Disney+ Hotstar | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| Total funding | $112B | $8.0B |
| Latest round | Corporate | Private |
| Valuation | Not published | $10B |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Disney+ Hotstar | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 65/100 | 67/100 |
| Traction | 40/100 | 40/100 |
| Team | 30/100 | 50/100 |
| Community | 8/100 | Not published |
| Search visibility | 13/100 | 15/100 |
| Quality | 89/100 | 90/100 |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | D (41/100) | D (49/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 80/100 | 86/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Disney+ Hotstar | HBO |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | AWS | Not detected |
| Frameworks | Not detected | Next.js, Bootstrap |
| Payments | Stripe, Adyen | Not detected |
| Analytics | Google Tag Manager | Not detected |
| Open source | Yes | No |
Disney+ Hotstar vs HBO: common questions
Which is better, Disney+ Hotstar or HBO?
On our 0-100 score HBO rates higher (67/100 against 65/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 17 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Disney+ Hotstar and HBO compare on the numbers?
Disney+ Hotstar leads on funding raised ($112B against $8.0B). HBO leads on agent readiness (49/100 against 41/100).
Read the full Disney+ Hotstar review and pricing or the HBO review and pricing. You can also browse other Disney+ Hotstar alternatives we track.

