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Professional networking · Alternatives
PeopleGrove is a professional networking product from PeopleGrove, Warwick, priced at On request. We compared 11 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PeopleGrove are AlmaShines (From $120/month · College Booster plan; GST not mentioned), Ten Thousand Coffees (On request), Mentorink (On request), Insala (On request) and Mentorloop (Paid plans). Cutshort is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
There is no free plan
PeopleGrove has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
PeopleGrove is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches PeopleGrove'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PeopleGrove (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 |  AlmaShines | From $120/month · College Booster plan; GST not mentioned | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Ten Thousand Coffees | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Mentorink | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 4 |  Insala | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  Mentorloop | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Chronus | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Qooper | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  Hoopstr (formerly Vaave) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Growthspace | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Cutshort | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Topmate | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
AlmaShines · Ahmedabad · Professional networking · 4.4/5
Alumni management platform with automated alumni directory, engagement and events for colleges.
From $120/month · College Booster plan; GST not mentioned
Quote-based
Compared with PeopleGrove
Key features
Ten Thousand Coffees · Toronto · Professional networking · 4/5
Talent experience platform that connects employees for mentoring, networking and social learning.
On request
Quote-based
Mentorink · London · Professional networking · 3.9/5
Mentoring software for organisations with algorithmic matching, program formats and analytics.
On request
Quote-based
Insala · Richardson · Professional networking · 3.9/5
Mentoring, coaching and alumni relations software with predictive people analytics.
On request
Quote-based
Mentorloop Pty Ltd · Melbourne · Professional networking · 4.1/5
Mentoring platform that matches participants and tracks mentoring programs for organisations.
Paid plans
Free trial
Chronus LLC · Seattle · Professional networking · 4.3/5
Mentoring software with AI matching, program administration and employee resource group communities.
On request
Quote-based
Qooper · Chicago · Professional networking · 4.1/5
Enterprise mentoring software for career, onboarding and employee development programs.
On request
Quote-based
Coherendz India Private Limited · Hyderabad · CRM software · 4.1/5
Alumni engagement platform for institutions and corporates covering fundraising, mentoring and placements.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeopleGrove
Growthspace · New York · LMS software · 3.9/5
Skill development platform delivering expert-led coaching, mentoring and workshops.
On request
Quote-based
Cutshort · Pune · Applicant tracking system · 4.5/5
AI-powered hiring for startups built in Pune.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PeopleGrove
The closest matches to PeopleGrove on App Advisor are AlmaShines (From $120/month · College Booster plan; GST not mentioned), Ten Thousand Coffees (On request), Mentorink (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PeopleGrove, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 2 of the 11 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Cutshort (Free plan), Topmate (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including AlmaShines (From $120/month · College Booster plan; GST not mentioned), Hoopstr (formerly Vaave) (On request), Cutshort (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
AlmaShines is the closest match to PeopleGrove in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Ahmedabad). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in professional networking or a category PeopleGrove also covers, and PeopleGrove'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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