1. Matomo
Matomo (InnoCraft) · Wellington · Web analytics & CRO · 4.6/5
Privacy-focused open-source analytics.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Short.io
- Open source
Web analytics & CRO · Alternatives
Best Short.io alternatives in India (2026)
Short.io is a web analytics & cro product from Short.cm Inc, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Short.io are Matomo (Free plan), VWO (Free plan), Umami (Free plan), Mouseflow (Free plan) and LogRocket (Free plan). Matomo is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹800/month.
Why businesses look for a Short.io alternative
Indian support and GST
Short.io is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Short.io does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Short.io alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Short.io'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Short.io (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Matomo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  VWO | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Umami | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Mouseflow | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  LogRocket | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Statsig | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Piwik PRO | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Segment Analytics | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Woopra | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Databox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Triple Whale | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Singular | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Omniconvert | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Google Analytics 4 | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Clicky | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Harvv | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Cloudflare Web Analytics | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Smartlook | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Looker Studio | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Plausible Analytics | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Short.io alternatives in detail
2. VWO
Wingify · New Delhi · Web analytics & CRO · 4.7/5
A/B testing and experimentation platform built in Delhi.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Short.io
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Short.io
- Open source
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Segment Analytics
Twilio · San Francisco · Web analytics & CRO · 4.4/5
Event collection and routing.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Short.io alternatives by what you need
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Free Short.io alternatives
Indian alternatives to Short.io
How to choose a Short.io alternative
- Google Analytics 4 is free and sufficient for most sites; add a heatmap tool when you have enough traffic to learn from.
- Product analytics (Mixpanel, Amplitude, PostHog) suits apps with logged-in users and events.
- Check data residency and consent tooling if you serve EU visitors or handle sensitive data.
Short.io alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Short.io in 2026?+
The closest matches to Short.io on App Advisor are Matomo (Free plan), VWO (Free plan), Umami (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Short.io, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Short.io?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Matomo (Free plan), VWO (Free plan), Umami (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Short.io?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Plausible Analytics starts lowest at ₹800/mo. Matomo also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Short.io?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including VWO (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Short.io vs Matomo: which is better?+
Matomo is the closest match to Short.io in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Short.io alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in web analytics & cro or a category Short.io also covers, and Short.cm Inc'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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