1. Zoho for Nonprofits
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.7/5
Discounted Zoho for NGOs.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Planning Center
- Built in India (Chennai)
NGO, society & cooperative software · Alternatives
Best Planning Center alternatives in India (2026)
Planning Center is a ngo, society & cooperative software product from Planning Center, Carlsbad, priced at On request with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Planning Center are Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Raisely (On request), Tithely (On request) and Sevastack (₹624/mo). Zoho for Nonprofits is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹624/month.
Why businesses look for a Planning Center alternative
Indian support and GST
Planning Center is built in USA. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Planning Center alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Planning Center'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Planning Center (current) | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho for Nonprofits | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  GiveIndia | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  Raisely | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Tithely | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Sevastack | ₹624/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Ketto | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 7 |  Subsplash | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Milaap | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  SignUpGenius | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Tendenci | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Raklet | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  TidyHQ | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  KoboToolbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  ODK | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Brilliant Directories | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  CiviCRM | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  FCRA Online | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  ADDA ERP | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Google for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft for Nonprofits | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Planning Center alternatives in detail
2. GiveIndia
GiveIndia · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Donation platform for Indian NGOs.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Planning Center
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Raisely
Raisely · Melbourne · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Fundraising platform for charities with peer-to-peer campaigns, donation pages, regular giving and supporter management.
On request
Free plan available
4. Tithely
Tithe.ly · Nashville · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Online giving and church management software with pledge campaigns, text giving and member records.
On request
Free plan available
5. Sevastack
Navibyte Innovations Pvt Ltd · Pune · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.4/5
NGO software for donor CRM, fundraising, CSR proposals, 80G receipts and FCRA tracking.
₹624/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Planning Center
- Built in India (Pune)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Planning Center
- Built in India (Mumbai)
7. Subsplash
Subsplash · Dallas · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Church platform combining giving, apps, media, websites, church management and group messaging.
On request
Free plan available
8. Milaap
Milaap · Bengaluru · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.8/5
Crowdfunding built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Planning Center
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
9. SignUpGenius
SignUpGenius, Inc. · Charlotte · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Online sign-up and scheduling tool used by groups to organise volunteers, events and donations.
On request
Free plan available
10. Tendenci
Tendenci · Houston · NGO, society & cooperative software · 4.3/5
Open source association management software with membership, events, payments and website tools.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with Planning Center
- Open source
Planning Center alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Planning Center alternatives
Indian alternatives to Planning Center
How to choose a Planning Center 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.
Planning Center alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Planning Center in 2026?+
The closest matches to Planning Center on App Advisor are Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Raisely (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Planning Center, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Planning Center?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Raisely (On request). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Planning Center?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Sevastack starts lowest at ₹624/mo. Zoho for Nonprofits also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Planning Center?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho for Nonprofits (Free plan), GiveIndia (Free), Sevastack (₹624/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Planning Center vs Zoho for Nonprofits: which is better?+
Zoho for Nonprofits is the closest match to Planning Center in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Planning Center alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in ngo, society & cooperative software or a category Planning Center also covers, and Planning Center'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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