1. XenForo
XenForo Ltd. · London · Community management · 4.2/5
Self-hosted forum software with discussions, media galleries and resource management add-ons.
Paid plans
Free trial
Community management · Alternatives
Best Heartbeat alternatives in India (2026)
Heartbeat is a community management product from Heartbeat Chat, Inc, priced at Paid plans. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 7 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Heartbeat are XenForo (Paid plans), Jambo Community (Paid plans), Nas.io (Free plan), Hylo (Free plan) and HumHub (Free plan). Nas.io is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Heartbeat alternative
There is no free plan
Heartbeat has no free tier. 7 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Heartbeat is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Heartbeat does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Heartbeat alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Heartbeat'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Heartbeat (current) | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | XenForo | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Jambo Community | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  Nas.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Hylo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  HumHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  SocialEngine | Paid plans | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Patreon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Bevy | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Common Room | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Open Social | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  Hivebrite | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Mighty Networks | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 14 |  Glue Up | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  Join It | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 16 |  Graphy | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  WildApricot | $66.00/mo | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Zapnito | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Zulip | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Heartbeat alternatives in detail
2. Jambo Community
Jambo Community · Ahmedabad · Community management · 4.1/5
Jambo is a smart and easy-to-use community management platform designed to help communities stay connected and engaged.
Paid plans
Free trial
Compared with Heartbeat
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
3. Nas.io
Nas Education Pte Ltd · Singapore · Community management · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to launch communities, sell challenges, sessions and courses online.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Heartbeat
- Has a free plan — Heartbeat does not
4. Hylo
Terran Collective · San Francisco · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source platform where groups organize, share resources, run projects and stay connected.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Heartbeat
- Has a free plan — Heartbeat does not
- Open source
5. HumHub
HumHub GmbH & Co. KG · Munich · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source social intranet and community software with a module marketplace and hosted editions.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Heartbeat
- Has a free plan — Heartbeat does not
- Open source
6. SocialEngine
SocialEngine · Gurugram · Community management · 4.1/5
White-label online community platform with branded web and mobile apps for niche social networks.
Paid plans
Free trial
Compared with Heartbeat
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Gurugram)
7. Patreon
Patreon, Inc. · San Francisco · Community management · 4.2/5
Membership platform where creators run paid communities with tiers, posts, chats and events.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Heartbeat
- Has a free plan — Heartbeat does not
8. Bevy
Bevy Labs, Inc. · Palo Alto · Community management · 4.1/5
Community engagement platform for forums, events, groups and chapter programs.
On request
Quote-based
9. Common Room
Common Room · Seattle · Community management · 4/5
Platform that unifies community, product and customer signals to find and act on buying intent.
On request
Quote-based
10. Open Social
Open Social · Amsterdam · Community management · 4/5
Drupal-based community collaboration platform with groups, events, content and engagement analytics.
On request
Quote-based
Heartbeat alternatives by what you need
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Free Heartbeat alternatives
Indian alternatives to Heartbeat
How to choose a Heartbeat alternative
- Decide first whether the community is monetised. Paid-membership platforms and support-community platforms overlap in marketing and diverge completely in features.
- Check data portability early. Communities are the hardest thing to migrate once members and years of discussion are inside.
- For Indian audiences, verify WhatsApp integration and UPI-friendly payment support — engagement often lives on WhatsApp regardless of where the platform is.
Heartbeat alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Heartbeat in 2026?+
The closest matches to Heartbeat on App Advisor are XenForo (Paid plans), Jambo Community (Paid plans), Nas.io (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Heartbeat, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Heartbeat?+
Yes. 7 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Nas.io (Free plan), Hylo (Free plan), HumHub (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Heartbeat?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Graphy starts lowest at ₹2,500/mo. Nas.io also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Heartbeat?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Jambo Community (Paid plans), SocialEngine (Paid plans), Zoho Connect (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Heartbeat vs XenForo: which is better?+
XenForo is the closest match to Heartbeat in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Heartbeat alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in community management or a category Heartbeat also covers, and Heartbeat Chat, Inc'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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