Head to head · UPI & payment apps
Freecharge vs CRED Pay
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Freecharge rates highest.
| Compare | Freecharge | CRED Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Category | UPI & payment apps | UPI & payment apps |
| Vendor | Freecharge | CRED |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2010 | 2018 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Freecharge: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- UPI transfers and QR payments
- Bill payments and recharges
- Merchant soundbox and settlements
- Credit on UPI and RuPay cards
- Wallet and gift cards
- Transaction history and reports
CRED Pay: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- UPI transfers and QR payments
- Bill payments and recharges
- Merchant soundbox and settlements
- Credit on UPI and RuPay cards
- Wallet and gift cards
- Transaction history and reports
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Freecharge or CRED Pay?+
Freecharge scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.6/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Freecharge cheaper than CRED Pay?+
Freecharge starts at Free and CRED Pay at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Freecharge to CRED Pay?+
Most upi & payment apps products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.