Free
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Online course & coaching platforms · Alternatives
Best Scratch alternatives in India (2026)
Scratch is an online course & coaching platforms product from MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 17 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Scratch are Prepp (Free), Josh Talks (Free), Unacademy (Free plan), Physics Wallah (Free plan) and Vedantu (Free plan). Prepp is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Scratch alternative
Indian support and GST
Scratch is built in United States. 17 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Scratch alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Scratch'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Scratch (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Prepp | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Josh Talks | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Unacademy | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Physics Wallah | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Vedantu | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Testbook | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Adda247 | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 8 |  Gradeup (BYJU'S Exam Prep) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Oliveboard | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Allen Digital | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 11 |  Ixambee | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  Infinity Learn | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Guidely | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Entri | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Duolingo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Busuu | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Career Launcher | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Drishti IAS | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  DataCamp | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Vidyakul | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Scratch alternatives in detail
2. Josh Talks
Josh Talks · Gurugram · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Inspirational talks and learning.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Gurugram)
3. Unacademy
Unacademy · Bengaluru · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Live learning platform for competitive exams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
4. Physics Wallah
PhysicsWallah · Noida · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Affordable exam preparation built in Noida.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Noida)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
6. Testbook
Testbook · Navi Mumbai · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Government exam preparation.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Gurugram)
8. Gradeup (BYJU'S Exam Prep)
BYJU'S · Noida · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Exam preparation.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Noida)
Key features
- Civil services (IAS)
- GATE and engineering AE/JE
- CAT
- Bank PO/Clerk
- Defence
9. Oliveboard
Oliveboard · Bengaluru · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.7/5
Banking and SSC exam prep.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. Allen Digital
Allen Career Institute · Kota · Online course & coaching platforms · 4.8/5
Online coaching from Allen Kota.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Scratch
- Built in India (Kota)
Key features
- Live online courses
- Self-study programmes
- Test series (CBT and online)
- Classroom courses
- Distance Learning Program (DLP)
Scratch alternatives by what you need
Free Scratch alternatives
Indian alternatives to Scratch
How to choose a Scratch alternative
- Decide between a branded app (Classplus, Graphy) and a hosted site (Teachable, Thinkific).
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- Compare pricing models: monthly fee versus revenue share.
Scratch alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Scratch in 2026?+
The closest matches to Scratch on App Advisor are Prepp (Free), Josh Talks (Free), Unacademy (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Scratch, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Scratch?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Prepp (Free), Josh Talks (Free), Unacademy (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Scratch?+
Yes. 17 alternatives are built in India, including Prepp (Free), Josh Talks (Free), Unacademy (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Scratch vs Prepp: which is better?+
Prepp is the closest match to Scratch in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Gurugram). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Scratch alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in online course & coaching platforms or a category Scratch also covers, and MIT Media Lab'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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