1. PushEngage
PushEngage · Bengaluru · Marketing automation · 4.6/5
Web push notifications built by an Indian team.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Sendbird
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Marketing automation · Alternatives
Best Sendbird alternatives in India (2027)
Sendbird is a marketing automation product from Sendbird, San Mateo, 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, 10 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Sendbird are PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Zoho Marketing Automation (From ₹855/mo (yearly) · Standard, 1,000 contacts: ₹1,140 monthly or ₹855/month billed y…), Twilio Segment (Free plan) and Freshmarketer (Free plan). PushEngage is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Sendbird alternative
Indian support and GST
Sendbird is built in United States. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Sendbird does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Sendbird alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Sendbird'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sendbird (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 |  Zoho Marketing Automation | From ₹855/mo (yearly) · Standard, 1,000 contacts: ₹1,140 monthly or ₹855/month billed y… | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Twilio Segment | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Freshmarketer | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Hightouch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho Campaigns | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Apollo.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Yesware | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Mixmax | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Mailmodo | USD 149/month · Lite plan, billed annually | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Mailercloud | USD 10/month · Premium, 5,000 contacts, billed monthly | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  CleverTap | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 14 |  Klaviyo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Snov.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  SuprSend | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Fyno | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Brevo Conversations | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Omnisend | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Agora | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Sendbird 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 Sendbird
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
Key features
- Points, visit and spend-based rewards
- Tiered loyalty perks
- VIP memberships, wallets and bundles
- Referral programme
- QR codes for sign-up
3. Zoho Marketing Automation
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Marketing automation · 4.8/5
Lead nurturing and multichannel campaigns integrated with Zoho CRM.
From ₹855/mo (yearly) · Standard, 1,000 contacts: ₹1,140 monthly or ₹855/month billed y…
Free plan available
Compared with Sendbird
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- SMS
- Social
- Contact management and segmentation
4. Twilio Segment
Twilio · San Francisco · Marketing automation · 4.4/5
Customer data platform for collecting and routing data.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Freshmarketer
Freshworks · San Mateo · Marketing automation · 4.7/5
Marketing automation and CRO from Freshworks.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Sendbird
- Built in India (San Mateo)
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Zoho Campaigns
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Marketing automation · 4.7/5
Email marketing with CRM sync.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Sendbird
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Drag-and-drop editor with image, text, button and social blocks
- Template gallery and HTML import
- Dynamic content per subscriber
- A/B testing of subject, sender and content
- Lists with custom fields
8. Apollo.io
Apollo · San Francisco · Marketing automation · 4.3/5
B2B database with sequences and dialler.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. 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
Sendbird alternatives by what you need
Free Sendbird alternatives
How to choose a Sendbird 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.
Sendbird alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Sendbird in 2027?+
The closest matches to Sendbird on App Advisor are PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Zoho Marketing Automation (From ₹855/mo (yearly) · Standard, 1,000 contacts: ₹1,140 monthly or ₹855/month billed y…). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Sendbird, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Sendbird?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Zoho Marketing Automation (From ₹855/mo (yearly) · Standard, 1,000 contacts: ₹1,140 monthly or ₹855/month billed y…). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Sendbird?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including PushEngage (Free plan), Reelo (Free plan), Zoho Marketing Automation (From ₹855/mo (yearly) · Standard, 1,000 contacts: ₹1,140 monthly or ₹855/month billed y…). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Sendbird vs PushEngage: which is better?+
PushEngage is the closest match to Sendbird in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Sendbird alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in marketing automation or a category Sendbird also covers, and Sendbird'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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