Razorpay is a payment gateways & upi product from Razorpay, Bengaluru, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 19 are built in India.
The closest alternatives to Razorpay are Airpay (Pay as you go), PayU (2% per transaction · Domestic cards, net banking, wallets, BNPL; GST 18% extra), Cashfree Payments (Pay as you go), Paytm Payment Gateway (1.99% per transaction · Standard plan, plus 18% GST) and Instamojo Payments (Rs 0/year · Payment Links Quick plan, 2% + Rs 3 per transaction). Published prices in this list start at ₹99/month.
Why businesses look for a Razorpay alternative
Reported limitation
2% applies even to UPI on the Standard plan
Reported limitation
Corporate cards cost 2.15% and international cards up to 3%
Reported limitation
18% GST on platform fee
Razorpay alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Razorpay's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
Compare the total cost: MDR on UPI is zero by regulation, but cards, net banking and international payments carry 1.5–3%, plus GST on fees.
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Razorpay alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Razorpay in 2027?+
The closest matches to Razorpay on App Advisor are Airpay (Pay as you go), PayU (2% per transaction · Domestic cards, net banking, wallets, BNPL; GST 18% extra), Cashfree Payments (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Razorpay, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Razorpay?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Razorpay has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Razorpay?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, PhonePe SmartSpeaker starts lowest at ₹99/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Razorpay?+
Yes. 19 alternatives are built in India, including Airpay (Pay as you go), PayU (2% per transaction · Domestic cards, net banking, wallets, BNPL; GST 18% extra), Cashfree Payments (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Razorpay vs Airpay: which is better?+
Airpay is the closest match to Razorpay in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Razorpay alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in payment gateways & upi or a category Razorpay also covers, and Razorpay'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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