1. Instamojo Subscriptions
Instamojo · Bengaluru · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Recurring payment collection for memberships and services.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PayWhirl
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Subscription billing software · Alternatives
Best PayWhirl alternatives in India (2026)
PayWhirl is a subscription billing software product from PayWhirl, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 9 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PayWhirl are Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan), Lago (Free plan), ChartMogul (Free plan) and Kill Bill (Free). Instamojo Subscriptions is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,499/month.
Why businesses look for a PayWhirl alternative
Indian support and GST
PayWhirl 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
PayWhirl does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
PayWhirl alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PayWhirl'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PayWhirl (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Instamojo Subscriptions | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Gumroad | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Lago | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  ChartMogul | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Kill Bill | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Cashfree Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  ProfitWell Metrics | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Stripe Billing | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Pabbly Subscriptions | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Paddle | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  PayU Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  FastSpring | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Lemon Squeezy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Chargebee | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 15 |  Zoho Subscriptions | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 16 |  Billsby | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Payments | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  2Checkout (Verifone) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Appstle Subscriptions | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Baremetrics | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 PayWhirl alternatives in detail
2. Gumroad
Gumroad · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Sell digital products and memberships with simple checkout.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Lago
Lago · Paris · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Open-source metering and usage-based billing.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PayWhirl
- Open source
4. ChartMogul
ChartMogul · Berlin · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Subscription analytics and CRM for SaaS.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Kill Bill
Kill Bill · Global · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Open-source subscription billing platform.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayWhirl
- Open source
6. Cashfree Subscriptions
Cashfree Payments · Bengaluru · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Recurring collections with UPI AutoPay and e-NACH.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with PayWhirl
- No free plan, unlike PayWhirl
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- UPI AutoPay
- e-NACH
- Card mandates
- Recurring debits (presentations)
- Subscription plans for customers
7. ProfitWell Metrics
Paddle · London · Subscription billing software · 4.4/5
Free SaaS metrics and retention analytics.
Free
Free plan available
8. Stripe Billing
Stripe · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Recurring billing built on Stripe payments.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with PayWhirl
- No free plan, unlike PayWhirl
9. Pabbly Subscriptions
Pabbly · Bhopal · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Subscription billing with zero transaction fees and Indian gateways.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with PayWhirl
- No free plan, unlike PayWhirl
- Built in India (Bhopal)
10. Paddle
Paddle · London · Subscription billing software · 4.4/5
Merchant of record for SaaS with billing and tax handled.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with PayWhirl
- No free plan, unlike PayWhirl
PayWhirl alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free PayWhirl alternatives
How to choose a PayWhirl alternative
- Start with your billing complexity. If you have three plans and monthly cycles, your payment gateway's built-in subscriptions may be enough.
- Check gateway support in India — Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU — alongside Stripe for international customers.
- Understand pricing: a percentage of revenue looks small at launch and large at scale; negotiate a cap early.
PayWhirl alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PayWhirl in 2026?+
The closest matches to PayWhirl on App Advisor are Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan), Lago (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PayWhirl, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PayWhirl?+
Yes. 9 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan), Lago (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to PayWhirl?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Subscriptions starts lowest at ₹1,499/mo. Instamojo Subscriptions also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to PayWhirl?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PayWhirl vs Instamojo Subscriptions: which is better?+
Instamojo Subscriptions is the closest match to PayWhirl in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PayWhirl alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in subscription billing software or a category PayWhirl also covers, and PayWhirl'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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