1. Grade.us
Grade.us (Traject) · Boise · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.3/5
Review management for agencies.
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Podium
- Starts ₹17,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
Survey & customer feedback tools · Alternatives
Best Podium alternatives in India (2026)
Podium is a survey & customer feedback tools product from Podium, Lehi, priced at ₹25,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 4 are built in India, and 17 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Podium are Grade.us (₹8,000/mo), Alchemer (₹4,000/mo), Retently (₹4,000/mo), Nicereply (₹4,000/mo) and Reviews.io (₹4,000/mo). Zoho Survey is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Podium alternative
There is no free plan
Podium has no free tier. 10 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Podium starts at ₹25,000/mo. 17 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Podium 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.
A mobile app
Podium does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Podium alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Podium'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Podium (current) | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Grade.us | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Alchemer | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Retently | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Nicereply | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Reviews.io | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Mopinion | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  Pollfish | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Zoho Survey | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  SurveyMonkey | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  SurveySparrow | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Simplesat | $109/mo billed annually (Standard) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  Customer Thermometer | $49/mo (Jumper, 200 responses) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 13 |  Delighted | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  QuestionPro | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Hotjar Surveys | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Survicate | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Trustpilot | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Zonka Feedback | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Feedback by Reelo | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Yotpo Reviews | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Podium alternatives in detail
2. Alchemer
Alchemer · Louisville · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.5/5
Enterprise survey software.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Podium
- Starts ₹21,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
3. Retently
Retently · Chisinau · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.4/5
NPS and customer experience.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Podium
- Starts ₹21,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Podium
- Starts ₹21,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
5. Reviews.io
Reviews.io · Leicester · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.3/5
Reviews collection and display.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Podium
- Starts ₹21,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
6. Mopinion
Mopinion · Rotterdam · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.2/5
Website and app feedback analytics.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Podium
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹20,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
7. Pollfish
Pollfish (Prodege) · New York · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.2/5
Consumer research surveys.
Pay as you go
Free trial
8. Zoho Survey
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.8/5
Surveys with CRM integration.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Podium
- Has a free plan — Podium does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey · San Mateo · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.7/5
Online surveys and market research.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Podium
- Has a free plan — Podium does not
10. SurveySparrow
SurveySparrow · Chennai · Survey & customer feedback tools · 4.7/5
Conversational surveys and NPS built in Chennai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Podium
- Has a free plan — Podium does not
- Built in India (Chennai)
Podium alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Podium
Free Podium alternatives
Indian alternatives to Podium
How to choose a Podium alternative
- Decide whether you need forms or a feedback programme; Google Forms and Typeform cover forms, whereas NPS programmes need distribution and follow-up.
- Check WhatsApp and SMS distribution — email response rates in India are low.
- Look for vernacular survey support if your customers are not English-first.
Podium alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Podium in 2026?+
The closest matches to Podium on App Advisor are Grade.us (₹8,000/mo), Alchemer (₹4,000/mo), Retently (₹4,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Podium, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Podium?+
Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho Survey (Free plan), SurveyMonkey (Free plan), SurveySparrow (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Podium?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zonka Feedback starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo, compared with ₹25,000/mo for Podium. Zoho Survey also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Podium?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Survey (Free plan), SurveySparrow (Free plan), Zonka Feedback (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Podium vs Grade.us: which is better?+
Grade.us is the closest match to Podium in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹17,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹25,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Podium alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in survey & customer feedback tools or a category Podium also covers, and Podium'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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