1. Zoho for Nonprofits
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.7/5
Discounted Zoho for NGOs.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with KoboToolbox
- Built in India (Chennai)
NGO, society & cooperative software · Alternatives
Best KoboToolbox alternatives in India (2027)
KoboToolbox is a ngo, society & cooperative software product from Kobo, Cambridge, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to KoboToolbox are Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Raisely (Free plan), Tithely (Free plan) and Sevastack (₹624/mo). 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 KoboToolbox alternative
Indian support and GST
KoboToolbox is built in United States. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
KoboToolbox alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches KoboToolbox'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | KoboToolbox (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho for Nonprofits | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  GiveIndia | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Raisely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Tithely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Sevastack | ₹624/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Subsplash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Planning Center | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  SignUpGenius | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Tendenci | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Societly | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  TidyHQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  ODK | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  CiviCRM | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  FCRA Online | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  ADDA ERP | Price on request · Quoted by unit count and package | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Google for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Microsoft for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  SocietyRun | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho Creator NGO | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Bloomerang | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 KoboToolbox alternatives in detail
2. GiveIndia
GiveIndia · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Donation platform for Indian NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with KoboToolbox
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Raisely
Raisely · Melbourne · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Fundraising platform for charities with peer-to-peer campaigns, donation pages, regular giving and supporter management.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Tithely
Tithe.ly · Nashville · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Online giving and church management software with pledge campaigns, text giving and member records.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. 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 KoboToolbox
- Built in India (Pune)
6. Subsplash
Subsplash · Dallas · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Church platform combining giving, apps, media, websites, church management and group messaging.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Planning Center
Planning Center · Carlsbad · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Church management software for membership databases, groups, events, check-ins, giving and service planning.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. SignUpGenius
SignUpGenius, Inc. · Charlotte · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Online sign-up and scheduling tool used by groups to organise volunteers, events and donations.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Tendenci
Tendenci · Houston · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Open source association management software with membership, events, payments and website tools.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with KoboToolbox
- Open source
10. Societly
Societly · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.4/5
Societly is apartment and society management software for Indian housing societies, RWAs and gated communities — maintenance billing with UPI collections, visitor gate management, complaint tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with KoboToolbox
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
KoboToolbox alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free KoboToolbox alternatives
How to choose a KoboToolbox 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.
KoboToolbox alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to KoboToolbox in 2027?+
The closest matches to KoboToolbox on App Advisor are Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Raisely (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match KoboToolbox, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to KoboToolbox?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Raisely (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to KoboToolbox?+
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 KoboToolbox?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Sevastack (₹624/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
KoboToolbox vs Zoho for Nonprofits: which is better?+
Zoho for Nonprofits is the closest match to KoboToolbox in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these KoboToolbox alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ngo, society & cooperative software or a category KoboToolbox also covers, and Kobo'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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