1. Square Invoices
Block · Oakland · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Invoicing and payment collection with the Square ecosystem.
Free plan
Free plan available
Invoicing software · Alternatives
Best Melio alternatives in India (2026)
Melio is an invoicing software product from Melio, New York, 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, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Melio are Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan), Zervant (Free plan), Hiveage (Free plan) and Zoho Checkout (Free plan). Square Invoices is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Melio alternative
Indian support and GST
Melio is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Melio does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Melio alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Melio'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Melio (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Square Invoices | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Invoice Home | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Zervant | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Hiveage | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Zoho Checkout | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Chargebee Invoicing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  SumUp Invoices | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  AND.CO by Fiverr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Invoicely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Expense Invoicing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  PayPal Invoicing | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Elorus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Invoice Simple | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Paytm Payment Links | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  PhonePe Payment Links | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  InvoiceOwl | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Cashfree Payment Links | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Bonsai | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  HoneyBook | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Stripe Invoicing | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Melio alternatives in detail
2. Invoice Home
Invoice Home · Austin · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Free invoice templates with online payments.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Zervant
Zervant · Helsinki · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Free invoicing for freelancers and small businesses in Europe.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Hiveage
Hiveage · Colombo · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Online invoicing and billing for small businesses and freelancers.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Zoho Checkout
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Hosted payment pages for one-time and recurring collections.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Melio
- Built in India (Chennai)
6. Chargebee Invoicing
Chargebee · San Francisco · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Recurring invoicing and revenue operations for SaaS.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Melio
- Built in India (San Francisco)
7. SumUp Invoices
SumUp · London · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Invoicing with card and online payments for small merchants.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. AND.CO by Fiverr
Fiverr · New York · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Freelancer invoicing, proposals and time tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Invoicely
Invoicely · Vienna · Invoicing software · 4.4/5
Free online invoicing with recurring bills and multi-currency.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Zoho Expense Invoicing
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Bill client expenses from Zoho Expense with invoicing sync.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Melio
- Built in India (Chennai)
Melio alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Melio alternatives
How to choose a Melio alternative
- Decide whether you invoice a few large clients or many small ones. Retainer-style businesses need recurring invoices and client portals; volume businesses need speed and payment links.
- Check payment gateway coverage for India — UPI, cards, net banking — and what each gateway charges per transaction, because that cost usually exceeds the software subscription.
- If you export services, confirm multi-currency invoicing, LUT handling and FIRC-friendly receipts before you commit.
Melio alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Melio in 2026?+
The closest matches to Melio on App Advisor are Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan), Zervant (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Melio, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Melio?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan), Zervant (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Melio?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, HoneyBook starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Square Invoices also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Melio?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Checkout (Free plan), Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Zoho Expense Invoicing (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Melio vs Square Invoices: which is better?+
Square Invoices is the closest match to Melio in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Melio alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in invoicing software or a category Melio also covers, and Melio'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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