₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Course Hero
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Learning & exam prep apps · Alternatives
Best Course Hero alternatives in India (2026)
Course Hero is a learning & exam prep apps product from Course Hero, Redwood City, priced at ₹1,000/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 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Course Hero are LinkedIn Learning App (₹1,500/mo), Chegg (₹1,200/mo), Simplilearn App (₹3,000/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 Course Hero alternative
There is no free plan
Course Hero has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Course Hero starts at ₹1,000/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Course Hero 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.
Course Hero alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Course Hero'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Course Hero (current) | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | LinkedIn Learning App | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Chegg | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Simplilearn App | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 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 Course Hero alternatives in detail
Compared with Course Hero
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹1,200/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Course Hero
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Compared with Course Hero
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹1,000/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 Course Hero
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Course Hero
- Built in India (Noida)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Course Hero
- 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 Course Hero
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Course Hero
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Course Hero
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Course Hero alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Course Hero
Free Course Hero alternatives
How to choose a Course Hero alternative
- Try free content before buying a plan.
- Check refund terms carefully.
- For exams, test-series quality matters more than video count.
Course Hero alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Course Hero in 2026?+
The closest matches to Course Hero on App Advisor are LinkedIn Learning App (₹1,500/mo), Chegg (₹1,200/mo), Simplilearn App (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Course Hero, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Course Hero?+
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 Course Hero?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Udemy App starts lowest at ₹400/mo, compared with ₹1,000/mo for Course Hero. Unacademy App also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Course Hero?+
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.
Course Hero vs LinkedIn Learning App: which is better?+
LinkedIn Learning App is the closest match to Course Hero in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹1,500/mo vs ₹1,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Course Hero alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in learning & exam prep apps or a category Course Hero also covers, and Course Hero'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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