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Best CommCare alternatives in India (2026)

CommCare is a ngo, society & cooperative software product from Dimagi, Cambridge, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 13 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to CommCare are Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), Avni (Free), GiveIndia (Free), Sevastack (₹624/mo) and Ketto (Free). Zoho for Nonprofits is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.

Why businesses look for a CommCare alternative

Indian support and GST

CommCare is built in United States. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

CommCare alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches CommCare's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
CommCare logoCommCare (current)Free planYesWeb, Android, iOSNo4.3/5
1Zoho for Nonprofits logoZoho for NonprofitsFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
2Avni logoAvniFreeYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.5/5
3GiveIndia logoGiveIndiaFreeYesWebYes4.8/5
4Sevastack logoSevastack₹624/moYesWebYes4.4/5
5Ketto logoKettoFreeYesWebYes4.8/5
6Milaap logoMilaapFreeYesWebYes4.8/5
7KoboToolbox logoKoboToolboxFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
8ODK logoODKFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
9CiviCRM logoCiviCRMFreeYesWebNo4.6/5
10FCRA Online logoFCRA OnlineFreeYesWebYes4.6/5
11ADDA ERP logoADDA ERPPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
12Google for Nonprofits logoGoogle for NonprofitsFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
13Microsoft for Nonprofits logoMicrosoft for NonprofitsFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
14SocietyRun logoSocietyRunPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
15Zoho Creator NGO logoZoho Creator NGO₹600/moNoWebYes4.6/5
16Bloomerang logoBloomerang₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
17Neon CRM logoNeon CRM₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
18Kindful logoKindful₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
19Little Green Light logoLittle Green Light₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
20Donorbox logoDonorboxFree planYesWebNo4.5/5

Top 10 CommCare alternatives in detail

Avni logo

2. Avni

Samanvay Foundation · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5

Open-source field data app for NGOs built in Bengaluru.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with CommCare

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
  • Open source
GiveIndia logo

3. GiveIndia

GiveIndia · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5

Donation platform for Indian NGOs.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with CommCare

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
Sevastack logo

4. 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 CommCare

  • Built in India (Pune)
Ketto logo

5. Ketto

Ketto · Mumbai · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5

Crowdfunding built in Mumbai.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with CommCare

  • Built in India (Mumbai)
Milaap logo

6. Milaap

Milaap · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5

Crowdfunding built in Bengaluru.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with CommCare

  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
ODK logo

8. ODK

ODK · Global · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5

Open Data Kit.

Free plan

Free plan available

CiviCRM logo

9. CiviCRM

CiviCRM · Global · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.6/5

Open-source nonprofit CRM.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with CommCare

  • Open source
FCRA Online logo

10. FCRA Online

Ministry of Home Affairs · New Delhi · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.6/5

FCRA filings.

Free

Free plan available

Compared with CommCare

  • Built in India (New Delhi)

CommCare alternatives by what you need

How to choose a CommCare 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.

CommCare alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to CommCare in 2026?+

The closest matches to CommCare on App Advisor are Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), Avni (Free), GiveIndia (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match CommCare, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to CommCare?+

Yes. 13 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), Avni (Free), GiveIndia (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to CommCare?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator NGO starts lowest at ₹600/mo. Zoho for Nonprofits also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to CommCare?+

Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), Avni (Free), GiveIndia (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

CommCare vs Zoho for Nonprofits: which is better?+

Zoho for Nonprofits is the closest match to CommCare in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these CommCare alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in ngo, society & cooperative software or a category CommCare also covers, and Dimagi'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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