1. GiveIndia
GiveIndia · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Donation platform for Indian NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with CiviCRM
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
NGO, society & cooperative software · Alternatives
Best CiviCRM alternatives in India (2026)
CiviCRM is a ngo, society & cooperative software product from CiviCRM, Global, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 11 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to CiviCRM are GiveIndia (Free), Ketto (Free), Milaap (Free), FCRA Online (Free) and Google for Nonprofits (Free). GiveIndia is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a CiviCRM alternative
Indian support and GST
CiviCRM is built in Open source. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
CiviCRM does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
CiviCRM alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches CiviCRM'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | CiviCRM (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | GiveIndia | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Ketto | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Milaap | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  FCRA Online | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Google for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Microsoft for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho for Nonprofits | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  ADDA ERP | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  SocietyRun | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Sevastack | ₹624/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Creator NGO | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Avni | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  KoboToolbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  ODK | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Bloomerang | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Neon CRM | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Kindful | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Little Green Light | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  SurveyCTO | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 CiviCRM alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with CiviCRM
- Built in India (Mumbai)
3. Milaap
Milaap · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Crowdfunding built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with CiviCRM
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. FCRA Online
Ministry of Home Affairs · New Delhi · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.6/5
FCRA filings.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with CiviCRM
- Built in India (New Delhi)
5. Google for Nonprofits
Google · Mountain View · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5
Free tools for NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
6. Microsoft for Nonprofits
Microsoft · Redmond · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5
Discounted tools.
Free
Free plan available
7. Zoho for Nonprofits
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.7/5
Discounted Zoho for NGOs.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with CiviCRM
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with CiviCRM
- No free plan, unlike CiviCRM
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. SocietyRun
SocietyRun · Pune · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.6/5
Society management built in Pune.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with CiviCRM
- No free plan, unlike CiviCRM
- Built in India (Pune)
10. Sevastack
Navibyte Innovations Pvt Ltd · Pune · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.4/5
NGO software for donor CRM, fundraising, CSR proposals, 80G receipts and FCRA tracking.
₹624/mo
Free plan available
Compared with CiviCRM
- Built in India (Pune)
CiviCRM alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free CiviCRM alternatives
Indian alternatives to CiviCRM
How to choose a CiviCRM alternative
- Confirm statutory receipt formats (80G, FCRA reporting) if you are an NGO.
- Societies should test resident apps and gate management.
- Check accounting alignment with your auditor's expectations.
CiviCRM alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to CiviCRM in 2026?+
The closest matches to CiviCRM on App Advisor are GiveIndia (Free), Ketto (Free), Milaap (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match CiviCRM, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to CiviCRM?+
Yes. 11 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: GiveIndia (Free), Ketto (Free), Milaap (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to CiviCRM?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator NGO starts lowest at ₹600/mo. GiveIndia also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to CiviCRM?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including GiveIndia (Free), Ketto (Free), Milaap (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
CiviCRM vs GiveIndia: which is better?+
GiveIndia is the closest match to CiviCRM in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these CiviCRM alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ngo, society & cooperative software or a category CiviCRM also covers, and CiviCRM'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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