1. Productboard
Productboard · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.3/5
Product management platform.
Free plan
Free plan available
Project management software · Alternatives
Best Pendo alternatives in India (2026)
Pendo is a project management software product from Pendo, Raleigh, 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, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Pendo are Productboard (Free plan), Beamer (Free plan), Headway (Free plan), Featurebase (Free plan) and Appcues (₹25,000/mo). Productboard is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,600/month.
Why businesses look for a Pendo alternative
Indian support and GST
Pendo is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Pendo alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Pendo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Pendo (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Productboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Beamer | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Headway | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Featurebase | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Appcues | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Todoist | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Chameleon | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Rocketlane | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Projects | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Sprints | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  ClickUp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Jira | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Asana | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho Sprints Roadmap | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Trello | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Plane | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Wrike | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  monday.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Teamwork | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  ProductPlan | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Pendo alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Featurebase
Featurebase · Tallinn · Project management software · 4.2/5
Feedback boards and changelog.
Free plan
Free plan available
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Pendo
- No free plan, unlike Pendo
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Chameleon
Chameleon · San Francisco · Project management software · 4.2/5
Product tours and in-app UX.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Pendo
- No free plan, unlike Pendo
8. Rocketlane
Rocketlane · Chennai · Project management software · 4.5/5
Customer onboarding and PSA built in Chennai.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Pendo
- No free plan, unlike Pendo
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. Zoho Projects
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Project planning, task tracking and time logging.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Pendo
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Work breakdown structure
- Task dependencies
- Gantt charts
- Issue tracking
- Recurring tasks
10. Zoho Sprints
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Project management software · 4.8/5
Agile project management from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Pendo
- Built in India (Chennai)
Pendo alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Pendo alternatives
Indian alternatives to Pendo
How to choose a Pendo alternative
- Match the tool to the team's discipline: a small agency needs simple boards, a software team needs sprints and issues.
- Check client-sharing and guest pricing if you work with external stakeholders.
- Avoid tools that need a full-time admin unless you have one.
Pendo alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Pendo in 2026?+
The closest matches to Pendo on App Advisor are Productboard (Free plan), Beamer (Free plan), Headway (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Pendo, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Pendo?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Productboard (Free plan), Beamer (Free plan), Headway (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Pendo?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rocketlane starts lowest at ₹1,600/mo. Productboard also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Pendo?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Rocketlane (₹1,600/mo), Zoho Projects (Free plan), Zoho Sprints (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Pendo vs Productboard: which is better?+
Productboard is the closest match to Pendo in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Pendo alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in project management software or a category Pendo also covers, and Pendo'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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