1. Looker
Google · Mountain View · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.2/5
Enterprise BI on Google Cloud.
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Business intelligence & dashboards · Alternatives
Best CARTO alternatives in India (2026)
CARTO is a business intelligence & dashboards product from CARTO, New York, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to CARTO are Looker (On request), Sisense (On request), Domo (On request), MicroStrategy (On request) and Oracle Analytics (On request). everviz is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a CARTO alternative
There is no free plan
CARTO has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
CARTO is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
CARTO alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches CARTO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | CARTO (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Looker | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Sisense | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Domo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  MicroStrategy | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Oracle Analytics | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  IBM Cognos | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Yellowfin | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  SAP Analytics Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Board | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Pyramid Analytics | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  everviz | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Phrazor | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Sprinkle Data | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Inforiver | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  Embeddable | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 |  Highcharts | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 17 |  Mu Sigma | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Cumul.io (Luzmo) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  LatentView | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Acceldata | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 CARTO alternatives in detail
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5. Oracle Analytics
Oracle · Austin · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.2/5
Enterprise analytics.
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8. SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP · Walldorf · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.1/5
Analytics and planning.
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9. Board
Board International · Chiasso · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.2/5
Planning and analytics.
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10. Pyramid Analytics
Pyramid Analytics · Amsterdam · Business intelligence & dashboards · 4.2/5
Decision intelligence.
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CARTO alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than CARTO
Free CARTO alternatives
Indian alternatives to CARTO
How to choose a CARTO alternative
- Start with the free tier of Looker Studio or Metabase; upgrade when governance and scale demand.
- Check connectors to Tally, Zoho and your ERP.
- Per-viewer pricing can dominate cost — count consumers, not builders.
CARTO alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to CARTO in 2026?+
The closest matches to CARTO on App Advisor are Looker (On request), Sisense (On request), Domo (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match CARTO, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to CARTO?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: everviz (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to CARTO?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Phrazor (On request), Sprinkle Data (On request), Mu Sigma (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
CARTO vs Looker: which is better?+
Looker is the closest match to CARTO in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these CARTO alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in business intelligence & dashboards or a category CARTO also covers, and CARTO'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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