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 (2027)
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: 17 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to CiviCRM are GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Google for Nonprofits (Free), Microsoft for Nonprofits (Free) and Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan). 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. 9 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. 2 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 |  FCRA Online | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Google for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho for Nonprofits | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  ADDA ERP | Price on request · Quoted by unit count and package | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  SocietyRun | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Raisely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Tithely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Sevastack | ₹624/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Subsplash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Planning Center | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  SignUpGenius | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Givelify | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Tendenci | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Societly | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  TidyHQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Creator NGO | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Avni | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  KoboToolbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 CiviCRM alternatives in detail
2. 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)
3. Google for Nonprofits
Google · Mountain View · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5
Free tools for NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
4. Microsoft for Nonprofits
Microsoft · Redmond · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5
Discounted tools.
Free
Free plan available
5. 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)
Price on request · Quoted by unit count and package
Quote-based
Compared with CiviCRM
- No free plan, unlike CiviCRM
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Formula-based dues by square footage, fixed amount or custom parameters
- Multi-head and slab billing for maintenance, parking and utilities
- Late-payment interest and penalties as per byelaws
- Automated SMS and email reminders and defaulter ageing dashboard
- Online payments by UPI, cards and net banking with instant receipts
7. SocietyRun
SocietyRun · Pune · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.6/5
Society management built in Pune.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with CiviCRM
- No free plan, unlike CiviCRM
- Built in India (Pune)
8. Raisely
Raisely · Melbourne · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Fundraising platform for charities with peer-to-peer campaigns, donation pages, regular giving and supporter management.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Tithely
Tithe.ly · Nashville · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Online giving and church management software with pledge campaigns, text giving and member records.
Free plan
Free plan available
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
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 2027?+
The closest matches to CiviCRM on App Advisor are GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Google for Nonprofits (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. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Google for Nonprofits (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. 9 alternatives are built in India, including GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan). 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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