1. Microsoft 365 Personal
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4/5
Personal Office subscription.
₹489/mo
Free trial
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Starts ₹289/mo higher (₹489/mo vs ₹200/mo)
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best Solid Explorer alternatives in India (2026)
Solid Explorer is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from NeatBytes, Warsaw, priced at ₹200/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 15 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Solid Explorer are Microsoft 365 Personal (₹489/mo), WinRAR (₹2,500/mo), WinZip (₹3,000/mo), Google One (₹130/mo) and Mozilla Firefox (Free). Mozilla Firefox is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹130/month.
Why businesses look for a Solid Explorer alternative
There is no free plan
Solid Explorer has no free tier. 14 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Solid Explorer starts at ₹200/mo. 15 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Solid Explorer is built in Poland. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Solid Explorer alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Solid Explorer'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Solid Explorer (current) | ₹200/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft 365 Personal | ₹489/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  WinRAR | ₹2,500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  WinZip | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Google One | ₹130/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Mozilla Firefox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Google Chrome | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Opera | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Safari | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Google Translate | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  DuckDuckGo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Brave | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Mullvad VPN | €5/month flat | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 14 |  DigiLocker App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  VPN Unlimited | $9.99/month (1-month plan) | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Microsoft SwiftKey | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Arc | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Microsoft Translator | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Gboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  MyGov | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Solid Explorer alternatives in detail
₹2,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Starts ₹2,300/mo higher (₹2,500/mo vs ₹200/mo)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Starts ₹2,800/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹200/mo)
4. Google One
Google · Mountain View · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4/5
Storage and AI subscription.
₹130/mo
Free trial
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Starts ₹70/mo cheaper (₹130/mo vs ₹200/mo)
5. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Has a free plan — Solid Explorer does not
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Has a free plan — Solid Explorer does not
7. Indic Keyboard
Indic Project · Kochi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source Indic keyboard.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Has a free plan — Solid Explorer does not
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Has a free plan — Solid Explorer does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Has a free plan — Solid Explorer does not
10. Google Translate
Google · Mountain View · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Translation.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Solid Explorer
- Has a free plan — Solid Explorer does not
Solid Explorer alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Solid Explorer
Free Solid Explorer alternatives
Indian alternatives to Solid Explorer
How to choose a Solid Explorer alternative
- Prefer well-known publishers for utilities that touch your files.
- Check permissions requested by keyboard and cleaner apps.
- Many paid PDF features exist free in browser tools.
Solid Explorer alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Solid Explorer in 2026?+
The closest matches to Solid Explorer on App Advisor are Microsoft 365 Personal (₹489/mo), WinRAR (₹2,500/mo), WinZip (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Solid Explorer, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Solid Explorer?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mozilla Firefox (Free), Google Chrome (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Solid Explorer?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Google One starts lowest at ₹130/mo, compared with ₹200/mo for Solid Explorer. Mozilla Firefox also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Solid Explorer?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Indic Keyboard (Free), DigiLocker App (Free), MyGov (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Solid Explorer vs Microsoft 365 Personal: which is better?+
Microsoft 365 Personal is the closest match to Solid Explorer in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹289/mo higher (₹489/mo vs ₹200/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Solid Explorer alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category Solid Explorer also covers, and NeatBytes'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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