1. PushEngage
PushEngage · Bengaluru · Marketing automation · 4.6/5
Web push notifications built by an Indian team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PubNub
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Marketing automation · Alternatives
Best PubNub alternatives in India (2026)
PubNub is a marketing automation product from PubNub, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PubNub are PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Twilio Segment (Free plan), Hightouch (Free plan) and Apollo.io (Free plan). PushEngage is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a PubNub alternative
Indian support and GST
PubNub 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.
A mobile app
PubNub does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
PubNub alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PubNub'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PubNub (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | PushEngage | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Reelo | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Twilio Segment | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Hightouch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Apollo.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Yesware | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Mixmax | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  CleverTap | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Snov.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  SuprSend | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Fyno | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Brevo Conversations | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Agora | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Pusher | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Stream | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Daily.co | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Sendbird | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Ably | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Courier | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Novu | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 PubNub alternatives in detail
2. Reelo
Reelo · Ahmedabad · Marketing automation · 4.6/5
Customer engagement and loyalty for restaurants and retail.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PubNub
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
3. Twilio Segment
Twilio · San Francisco · Marketing automation · 4.4/5
Customer data platform for collecting and routing data.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Apollo.io
Apollo · San Francisco · Marketing automation · 4.3/5
B2B database with sequences and dialler.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Yesware
Yesware (Vendasta) · Boston · Marketing automation · 4.3/5
Email tracking and templates for sales.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. CleverTap
CleverTap · Mountain View · Marketing automation · 4.8/5
Mobile marketing and analytics platform for app-first businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PubNub
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Mountain View)
Key features
- Customer data platform and big-data analytics
- Behavioural analysis and customer insights
- Advanced analytics and actionable intelligence
- Real-time behavioural segmentation
- Automated segments (Pro and above)
Free plan
Free plan available
10. SuprSend
SuprSend · Bengaluru · Marketing automation · 4.4/5
Notification infrastructure built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with PubNub
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
PubNub alternatives by what you need
Free PubNub alternatives
Indian alternatives to PubNub
How to choose a PubNub alternative
- Decide whether you are B2B lead nurturing or B2C lifecycle marketing. The products are different — one revolves around forms and scoring, the other around app events and push.
- Count contacts, not features; most pricing scales with monthly active users or contacts, and the bill grows with your list.
- Check DND, consent and template-approval handling for SMS and WhatsApp, which are regulated channels in India.
PubNub alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PubNub in 2026?+
The closest matches to PubNub on App Advisor are PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Twilio Segment (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PubNub, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PubNub?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Twilio Segment (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to PubNub?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), CleverTap (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PubNub vs PushEngage: which is better?+
PushEngage is the closest match to PubNub in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PubNub alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in marketing automation or a category PubNub also covers, and PubNub'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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