1. 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
Community management · Alternatives
Best Patreon alternatives in India (2027)
Patreon is a community management product from Patreon, Inc., San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 12 have a free plan, 6 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Patreon are Nas.io (Free plan), Hylo (Free plan), HumHub (Free plan), XenForo (Paid plans) and Jambo Community (Paid plans). Nas.io is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹5,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Patreon alternative
Indian support and GST
Patreon is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Patreon does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Patreon alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Patreon'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Patreon (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Nas.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Hylo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  HumHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  XenForo | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Jambo Community | Paid plans | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Bevy | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 7 |  Common Room | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Heartbeat | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  Open Social | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Hivebrite | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  SocialEngine | Paid plans | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  Zulip | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Bettermode | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Discourse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Raklet | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Brilliant Directories | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  KonfHub | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Pensil | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Patreon alternatives in detail
2. 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 Patreon
- Open source
3. 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 Patreon
- Open source
4. 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
Compared with Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
5. 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 Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
6. 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
Compared with Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
7. 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
Compared with Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
8. Heartbeat
Heartbeat Chat, Inc · Community management · 3.9/5
Community platform for coaches and creators to run courses, memberships and discussions in one space
Paid plans
Free trial
Compared with Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
9. 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
Compared with Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
10. Hivebrite
Kit United SAS · Paris · Community management · 4.3/5
Community engagement platform with member directories, groups, events, mentoring and mobile apps.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Patreon
- No free plan, unlike Patreon
- Also available on Android, iOS
Patreon alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Patreon alternatives
Indian alternatives to Patreon
How to choose a Patreon 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.
Patreon alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Patreon in 2027?+
The closest matches to Patreon on App Advisor are Nas.io (Free plan), Hylo (Free plan), HumHub (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Patreon, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Patreon?+
Yes. 12 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 Patreon?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, TagMango starts lowest at ₹5,000/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 Patreon?+
Yes. 6 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.
Patreon vs Nas.io: which is better?+
Nas.io is the closest match to Patreon in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Patreon alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in community management or a category Patreon also covers, and Patreon, 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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