1. Ola
ANI Technologies · Bengaluru · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4/5
Ride hailing built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Travel, transport & ride apps · Alternatives
Best Airbnb alternatives in India (2026)
Airbnb is a travel, transport & ride apps product from Airbnb, San Francisco, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Airbnb are Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free), BluSmart (Free) and ConfirmTkt (Free). Ola is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Airbnb alternative
Indian support and GST
Airbnb is built in United States. 15 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Airbnb alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Airbnb's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Airbnb (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Ola | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Meru Cabs | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  ixigo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  BluSmart | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  ConfirmTkt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  MakeMyTrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  RailYatri | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Uber India | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Metropolis App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Cleartrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  Goibibo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  inDrive | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.8/5 | |
| 13 |  redBus | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  EaseMyTrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  AbhiBus | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Mappls MapmyIndia | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Booking.com | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Agoda | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Delhi Metro Rail App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 20 |  Expedia | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 |
Top 10 Airbnb alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Gurugram)
5. ConfirmTkt
ConfirmTkt (ixigo) · Bengaluru · Travel, transport & ride apps · 3.9/5
Train ticket prediction and booking.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
6. MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip · Gurugram · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4/5
Flights, hotels and holidays.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Noida)
Free
Free plan available
9. Metropolis App
Metropolis Healthcare · Mumbai · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4.7/5
Lab tests booking.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Airbnb
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Airbnb alternatives by what you need
Free Airbnb alternatives
Indian alternatives to Airbnb
How to choose a Airbnb alternative
- Business travellers should use corporate accounts for GST input credit.
- Compare convenience fees across apps.
- Check cancellation policies before paying.
Airbnb alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Airbnb in 2026?+
The closest matches to Airbnb on App Advisor are Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Airbnb, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Airbnb?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Airbnb?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Airbnb vs Ola: which is better?+
Ola is the closest match to Airbnb in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Airbnb alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in travel, transport & ride apps or a category Airbnb also covers, and Airbnb's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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