₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
Learning & exam prep apps · Alternatives
Best Chegg alternatives in India (2026)
Chegg is a learning & exam prep apps product from Chegg, Santa Clara, priced at ₹1,200/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 15 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Chegg are LinkedIn Learning App (₹1,500/mo), Simplilearn App (₹3,000/mo), Course Hero (₹1,000/mo), Udemy App (₹400/mo) and BYJU'S (Pay as you go). Unacademy App is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a Chegg alternative
There is no free plan
Chegg has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Chegg starts at ₹1,200/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Chegg 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.
Chegg alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Chegg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Chegg (current) | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | LinkedIn Learning App | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Simplilearn App | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Course Hero | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Udemy App | ₹400/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  BYJU'S | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Extramarks App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Cuemath App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Great Learning App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  upGrad App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Scaler App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Coding Ninjas App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Kiddopia | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Mindler | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  iDreamCareer | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  Unacademy App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Physics Wallah App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Vedantu App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Doubtnut App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Magoosh | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Khan Academy App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Chegg alternatives in detail
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Starts ₹1,800/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹1,000/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
Compared with Chegg
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹1,200/mo)
5. BYJU'S
BYJU'S · Bengaluru · Learning & exam prep apps · 4.5/5
K-12 learning app built in Bengaluru.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Great Learning App
Great Learning · Gurugram · Learning & exam prep apps · 4.3/5
Professional learning.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Chegg
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Chegg alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Chegg
Free Chegg alternatives
How to choose a Chegg alternative
- Try free content before buying a plan.
- Check refund terms carefully.
- For exams, test-series quality matters more than video count.
Chegg alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Chegg in 2026?+
The closest matches to Chegg on App Advisor are LinkedIn Learning App (₹1,500/mo), Simplilearn App (₹3,000/mo), Course Hero (₹1,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Chegg, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Chegg?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Unacademy App (Free plan), Physics Wallah App (Free plan), Vedantu App (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Chegg?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Udemy App starts lowest at ₹400/mo, compared with ₹1,200/mo for Chegg. Unacademy App also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Chegg?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Simplilearn App (₹3,000/mo), BYJU'S (Pay as you go), Extramarks App (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Chegg vs LinkedIn Learning App: which is better?+
LinkedIn Learning App is the closest match to Chegg in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹300/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,200/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Chegg alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in learning & exam prep apps or a category Chegg also covers, and Chegg'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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