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Best Freepik alternatives in India (2026)
Freepik is a design tools product from Freepik, Málaga, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Freepik are Upscale.media (Free plan), Pixelcut (Free plan), Remini (Free plan), Kittl (Free plan) and Recraft (Free plan). Upscale.media is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Freepik alternative
Indian support and GST
Freepik is built in Spain. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Freepik alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Freepik'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Freepik (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Upscale.media | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Pixelcut | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Remini | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Kittl | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Recraft | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Uizard | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Icons8 | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Noun Project | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Erase.bg | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  BeFunky | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Fotor | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  GIMP | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  Remove.bg | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Photoroom | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Topaz Photo AI | ₹16,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Pixlr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Photopea | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Luminar Neo | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Kapwing | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  VSCO | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
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How to choose a Freepik alternative
- Match the tool to the user: Canva for marketers, Figma for product teams, Adobe for professional creatives.
- Check brand-kit and template governance for teams.
- AI features are now standard — compare quality, not presence.
Freepik alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Freepik in 2026?+
The closest matches to Freepik on App Advisor are Upscale.media (Free plan), Pixelcut (Free plan), Remini (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Freepik, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Freepik?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Upscale.media (Free plan), Pixelcut (Free plan), Remini (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Freepik?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Luminar Neo starts lowest at ₹1,000/mo. Upscale.media also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Freepik?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Upscale.media (Free plan), Erase.bg (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Freepik vs Upscale.media: which is better?+
Upscale.media is the closest match to Freepik in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Freepik alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in design tools or a category Freepik also covers, and Freepik'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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