1. Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.7/5
Document management on WorkDrive.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Responster
- Built in India (Chennai)
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best Responster alternatives in India (2026)
Responster is a document management & e-signature workflow product from Responster AB, Stockholm, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Responster are Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), PDF Expert (₹800/mo), Legalesign (On request), Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo) and Folderit (₹2,000/mo). Document Scanner by Kaagaz is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Responster alternative
There is no free plan
Responster has no free tier. 5 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Responster is built in Sweden. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Responster alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Responster'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Responster (current) | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  PDF Expert | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Legalesign | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Signulu | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Wondershare PDFelement | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Soda PDF | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  ContractSafe | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 13 |  Document Scanner by Kaagaz | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  CamScanner | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Adobe Scan | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Microsoft Lens | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  PDFCrowd | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  Genius Scan | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  PDF Pro | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 20 |  pdfforge | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Responster alternatives in detail
2. PDF Expert
Readdle · Odesa · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
PDF editor for Mac and iOS.
₹800/mo
Free trial
3. Legalesign
Legalesign Ltd · London · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4/5
Electronic signature web app and API for sending and signing documents.
On request
Free trial
4. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Document management and intranet.
₹400/mo
Free trial
5. Folderit
Folderit · Tallinn · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Cloud DMS for SMEs.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
6. Adobe Acrobat
Adobe · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF creation and editing.
₹1,300/mo
Free trial
Key features
- Edit text and images
- Organise pages
- Convert to/from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images
- Compress
- E-signatures
₹800/mo
Free trial
8. Nitro PDF
Nitro Software · San Francisco · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF productivity.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
9. Signulu
Signulu · Hyderabad · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
Cloud eSignature platform for sending, signing and managing documents.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Responster
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
10. Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare · Shenzhen · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF editor.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Responster alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Responster
How to choose a Responster alternative
- Distinguish DMS from cloud storage: if you need approvals, retention and audit, buy a DMS.
- Check OCR quality on scanned Indian documents.
- Look at on-premise options if regulation requires.
Responster alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Responster in 2026?+
The closest matches to Responster on App Advisor are Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), PDF Expert (₹800/mo), Legalesign (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Responster, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Responster?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Document Scanner by Kaagaz (Free plan), CamScanner (Free plan), Adobe Scan (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Responster?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo. Document Scanner by Kaagaz also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Responster?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), Signulu (On request), Document Scanner by Kaagaz (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Responster vs Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS: which is better?+
Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS is the closest match to Responster in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Responster alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Responster also covers, and Responster AB'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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