1. GiveIndia
GiveIndia · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Donation platform for Indian NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
NGO, society & cooperative software · Alternatives
Best NGO Darpan alternatives in India (2027)
NGO Darpan is a ngo, society & cooperative software product from NITI Aayog, New Delhi, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to NGO Darpan are GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Ketto (Free), Milaap (Free) and CiviCRM (Free). GiveIndia is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.
Why businesses look for a NGO Darpan alternative
A mobile app
NGO Darpan does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
NGO Darpan alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches NGO Darpan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | NGO Darpan (current) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | GiveIndia | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  FCRA Online | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Ketto | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Milaap | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 5 |  CiviCRM | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Google for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho for Nonprofits | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Microsoft for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Virtuous | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  ADDA ERP | Price on request · Quoted by unit count and package | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  SocietyRun | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Sevastack | ₹624/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  GivingData | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  Societly | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Zoho Creator NGO | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Avni | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  ApnaComplex Society | Free edition (pre-association) · paid per unit/yr on request | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Raisely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Tithely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Subsplash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 NGO Darpan alternatives in detail
2. FCRA Online
Ministry of Home Affairs · New Delhi · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.6/5
FCRA filings.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
4. Milaap
Milaap · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Crowdfunding built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Compared with NGO Darpan
- Open source
6. Google for Nonprofits
Google · Mountain View · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5
Free tools for NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
7. Zoho for Nonprofits
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.7/5
Discounted Zoho for NGOs.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Microsoft for Nonprofits
Microsoft · Redmond · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.5/5
Discounted tools.
Free
Free plan available
9. Virtuous
Virtuous Software · Phoenix · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4/5
Nonprofit CRM with online giving, marketing automation, analytics and donor outreach tools.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with NGO Darpan
- No free plan, unlike NGO Darpan
Price on request · Quoted by unit count and package
Quote-based
Compared with NGO Darpan
- No free plan, unlike NGO Darpan
Key features
- Formula-based dues by square footage, fixed amount or custom parameters
- Multi-head and slab billing for maintenance, parking and utilities
- Late-payment interest and penalties as per byelaws
- Automated SMS and email reminders and defaulter ageing dashboard
- Online payments by UPI, cards and net banking with instant receipts
NGO Darpan alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free NGO Darpan alternatives
How to choose a NGO Darpan 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.
NGO Darpan alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to NGO Darpan in 2027?+
The closest matches to NGO Darpan on App Advisor are GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Ketto (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match NGO Darpan, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to NGO Darpan?+
Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Ketto (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to NGO Darpan?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator NGO starts lowest at ₹600/mo. GiveIndia also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to NGO Darpan?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including GiveIndia (Free), FCRA Online (Free), Ketto (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
NGO Darpan vs GiveIndia: which is better?+
GiveIndia is the closest match to NGO Darpan in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these NGO Darpan alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ngo, society & cooperative software or a category NGO Darpan also covers, and NITI Aayog'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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