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Best Simpl alternatives in India (2026)

Simpl is a payment gateways & upi product from Simpl, 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, 18 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Simpl are PayU (Pay as you go), Cashfree Payments (Pay as you go), Paytm Payment Gateway (Pay as you go), Instamojo Payments (Pay as you go) and PhonePe Payment Gateway (Pay as you go). Published prices in this list start at ₹5/month.

Simpl alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Simpl's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Simpl logoSimpl (current)Pay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
1PayU logoPayUPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
2Cashfree Payments logoCashfree PaymentsPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
3Paytm Payment Gateway logoPaytm Payment GatewayPay as you goNoWebYes4.7/5
4Instamojo Payments logoInstamojo PaymentsPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
5PhonePe Payment Gateway logoPhonePe Payment GatewayPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
6Easebuzz logoEasebuzzPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
7Zaakpay logoZaakpayPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
8Atom Technologies logoAtom TechnologiesPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
9Skydo logoSkydoPay as you goNoWebYes4.5/5
10Salt by Salt.pe logoSalt by Salt.pePay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
11BRISKPE logoBRISKPEPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
12Paytm Soundbox logoPaytm Soundbox₹125/moNoWebYes4.5/5
13PhonePe SmartSpeaker logoPhonePe SmartSpeaker₹99/moNoWebYes4.4/5
14Open Money Collect logoOpen Money CollectPay as you goNoWebYes4.4/5
15Nimbbl logoNimbblPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
16ZestMoney logoZestMoneyPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
17PayPal logoPayPalPay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
18LazyPay logoLazyPayPay as you goNoWebYes4.3/5
19Stripe logoStripePay as you goNoWebNo4.4/5
20Paysharp logoPaysharp₹5/moNoWebYes4.3/5

Top 10 Simpl alternatives in detail

PayU logo

1. PayU

PayU India · Gurugram · Payment gateways & UPI · 4.7/5

Payment gateway with EMI, BNPL and enterprise integrations.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Cashfree Payments logo

2. Cashfree Payments

Cashfree Payments · Bengaluru · Payment gateways & UPI · 4.7/5

Payment gateway and payouts with high UPI success rates.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Key features

  • Payment gateway (180+ modes incl. UPI, cards, BNPL, Apple Pay)
  • Payment links
  • Subscriptions
  • International payments
  • Payouts API
Easebuzz logo

6. Easebuzz

Easebuzz · Pune · Payment gateways & UPI · 4.6/5

Payment gateway and collections for education, SMEs and enterprises.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Key features

  • Payment gateway (150+ options)
  • Payment links
  • Slices (split payments)
  • ePOS
  • International payment gateway
Zaakpay logo

7. Zaakpay

Zaakpay (MobiKwik) · Gurugram · Payment gateways & UPI · 4.6/5

Payment gateway from MobiKwik.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Skydo logo

9. Skydo

Skydo · Bengaluru · Payment gateways & UPI · 4.5/5

International payment collection for Indian exporters with FIRA.

Pay as you go

Free trial

Simpl alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Simpl alternative

  • 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.
  • Ask for success-rate data on your traffic mix. A gateway with weak bank integrations loses a few percent of every checkout silently.
  • Check onboarding requirements — website content, business registration, bank verification — before building the checkout.

Simpl alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Simpl in 2026?+

The closest matches to Simpl on App Advisor are PayU (Pay as you go), Cashfree Payments (Pay as you go), Paytm Payment Gateway (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Simpl, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Simpl?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Simpl has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to Simpl?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Paysharp starts lowest at ₹5/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Simpl?+

Yes. 18 alternatives are built in India, including PayU (Pay as you go), Cashfree Payments (Pay as you go), Paytm Payment Gateway (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Simpl vs PayU: which is better?+

PayU is the closest match to Simpl in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Simpl alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in payment gateways & upi or a category Simpl also covers, and Simpl'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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