1. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google App
- Open source
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best Files by Google App alternatives in India (2026)
Files by Google App is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Files by Google App are Mozilla Firefox (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free), Safari (Free) and DuckDuckGo (Free). Mozilla Firefox is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Files by Google App alternative
Indian support and GST
Files by Google App is built in United States. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Files by Google App alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Files by Google App'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Files by Google App (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Mozilla Firefox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Opera | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Safari | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  DuckDuckGo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Brave | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  DigiLocker App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft SwiftKey | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Arc | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Microsoft Translator | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  MyGov | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  mParivahan App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  India Post App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Siri | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Alexa | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Skymet Weather | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Mausam (IMD) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Find My (Apple) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Justdial App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Sulekha App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Files by Google App alternatives in detail
2. Indic Keyboard
Indic Project · Kochi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source Indic keyboard.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google App
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
5. DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo · Paoli · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Private search and browser.
Free
Free plan available
6. Brave
Brave Software · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Privacy browser.
Free
Free plan available
7. DigiLocker App
Government of India · New Delhi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Document wallet.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Files by Google App
- Built in India (New Delhi)
8. Microsoft SwiftKey
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Keyboard app.
Free
Free plan available
9. Arc
The Browser Company · New York · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.3/5
Reimagined browser.
Free
Free plan available
10. Microsoft Translator
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.3/5
Translation.
Free
Free plan available
Files by Google App alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Files by Google App
How to choose a Files by Google App alternative
- Prefer well-known publishers for utilities that touch your files.
- Check permissions requested by keyboard and cleaner apps.
- Many paid PDF features exist free in browser tools.
Files by Google App alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Files by Google App in 2026?+
The closest matches to Files by Google App on App Advisor are Mozilla Firefox (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Files by Google App, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Files by Google App?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mozilla Firefox (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Files by Google App?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Indic Keyboard (Free), DigiLocker App (Free), MyGov (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Files by Google App vs Mozilla Firefox: which is better?+
Mozilla Firefox is the closest match to Files by Google App in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Files by Google App alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category Files by Google App also covers, and Google'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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