Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mendix
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Developer tools & APIs · Alternatives
Best Mendix alternatives in India (2026)
Mendix is a developer tools & apis product from Siemens, Rotterdam, 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, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Mendix are DronaHQ (Free plan), ToolJet (Free plan), Budibase (Free plan), OutSystems (Free plan) and Caspio (Free plan). DronaHQ is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a Mendix alternative
Indian support and GST
Mendix is built in Netherlands. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Mendix alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Mendix'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Mendix (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | DronaHQ | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  ToolJet | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Budibase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  OutSystems | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Caspio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Google AppSheet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  BrowserStack | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  TestMu AI | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Appsmith | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Kissflow Apps | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Postman | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Visual Studio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  PyCharm | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Hoppscotch | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Retool | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Bruno | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Microsoft Power Apps | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Superblocks | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Percy | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Mendix alternatives in detail
2. ToolJet
ToolJet · Bengaluru · Developer tools & APIs · 4.7/5
Open-source low-code platform built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mendix
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mendix
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
7. BrowserStack
BrowserStack · Mumbai · Developer tools & APIs · 4.8/5
Cross-browser and device testing cloud built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mendix
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- 3,000+ real desktop browser and OS combinations
- 30,000+ real iOS and Android devices
- Unlimited testing minutes on paid Live plans
- Network throttling to simulate 3G/4G
- Geolocation testing from 100+ countries
8. TestMu AI
TestMu AI · Noida · Developer tools & APIs · 4.7/5
Cross-browser and app test execution cloud built in Noida; rebranded from LambdaTest in January 2026.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mendix
- Built in India (Noida)
Key features
- 200+ desktop browsers on the free tier, 3,000+ on paid Virtual Live
- 10,000+ real Android and iOS devices on Real Device Plus
- ChromeOS testing as a dedicated plan
- GPS geolocation and network throttling
- Natural gestures and network logs on real devices
9. Appsmith
Appsmith · Bengaluru · Developer tools & APIs · 4.7/5
Open-source internal tool builder built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Mendix
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- Open source
₹1,200/mo
Free trial
Compared with Mendix
- No free plan, unlike Mendix
- Built in India (Chennai)
Mendix alternatives by what you need
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Free Mendix alternatives
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How to choose a Mendix alternative
- Standardise the team on a few tools to keep onboarding simple.
- Check per-seat pricing and free tiers for small teams.
- Evaluate AI assistants on your codebase before buying seats.
Mendix alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Mendix in 2026?+
The closest matches to Mendix on App Advisor are DronaHQ (Free plan), ToolJet (Free plan), Budibase (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Mendix, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Mendix?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: DronaHQ (Free plan), ToolJet (Free plan), Budibase (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Mendix?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Microsoft Power Apps starts lowest at ₹400/mo. DronaHQ also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Mendix?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including DronaHQ (Free plan), ToolJet (Free plan), BrowserStack (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Mendix vs DronaHQ: which is better?+
DronaHQ is the closest match to Mendix in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Mumbai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Mendix alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in developer tools & apis or a category Mendix also covers, and Siemens'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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