1. BackWPup
WP Media · Lyon · Website builders & CMS · 4.2/5
WordPress backup plugin with restore and encrypted backups to cloud storage.
Free plan
Free plan available
Website builders & CMS · Alternatives
Best UpdraftPlus alternatives in India (2027)
UpdraftPlus is a website builders & cms product from Updraft, London, 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, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to UpdraftPlus are BackWPup (Free plan), ManageWP (Free plan), Zoho Sites (From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly), Wix (Free plan) and Astra Theme (Free · Astra theme on WordPress.org; Astra Pro add-on from $69/year). BackWPup is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a UpdraftPlus alternative
Indian support and GST
UpdraftPlus is built in United Kingdom. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
UpdraftPlus alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches UpdraftPlus'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | UpdraftPlus (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | BackWPup | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  ManageWP | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Sites | From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 4 |  Wix | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Astra Theme | Free · Astra theme on WordPress.org; Astra Pro add-on from $69/year | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  GoDaddy Website Builder | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Weebly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  Spectra | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Jimdo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Starter Templates by Brainstorm Force | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Strikingly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Carrd | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Elementor | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Beaver Builder | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Kadence | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  GeneratePress | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Contentful | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Umbraco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  HubSpot CMS Hub | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Builder.io | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 UpdraftPlus alternatives in detail
2. ManageWP
GoDaddy · Tempe · Website builders & CMS · 4.2/5
Dashboard to manage multiple WordPress sites with backups, updates and monitoring.
Free plan
Free plan available
From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly
Free plan available
Compared with UpdraftPlus
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Drag-and-drop visual editor
- Responsive previews across screen sizes
- Reusable saved elements and components
- Custom CSS and custom fonts
- Premium elements such as card slider, marquee and Lottie animation
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Astra Theme
Brainstorm Force · Pune · Website builders & CMS · 4.7/5
Popular WordPress theme built in Surat.
Free · Astra theme on WordPress.org; Astra Pro add-on from $69/year
Free plan available
Compared with UpdraftPlus
- Built in India (Pune)
Key features
- Drag-and-drop header builder with language switcher, toggle, buttons, widgets and social elements
- Sticky, transparent and shrink-on-scroll headers
- Mega menu with Gutenberg, Elementor or Beaver Builder templates in dropdowns
- Site builder for custom headers, footers, 404 pages and hook-based layouts
- Display rules by device, user role and exclusion conditions
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with UpdraftPlus
- Built in India (Pune)
Key features
- Visual page design in the native WordPress editor
- Drag-and-drop customization
- Premium patterns & kits (bundle)
- AI site generation via ZipWP (bundle)
- AI Site Planner (bundle)
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Starter Templates by Brainstorm Force
Brainstorm Force · Pune · Website builders & CMS · 4.7/5
WordPress templates library.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with UpdraftPlus
- Built in India (Pune)
Key features
- 300+ full website templates
- 200+ sections and block patterns
- Business, eCommerce, portfolio, blog, restaurant and nonprofit niches
- Free, Premium and Signature tiers
- One-click complete site import
UpdraftPlus alternatives by what you need
Free UpdraftPlus alternatives
How to choose a UpdraftPlus alternative
- Pick WordPress when you need plugins and control; a hosted builder when you want zero maintenance.
- Check page speed on mobile — builders vary a lot.
- Confirm you can export your content.
UpdraftPlus alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to UpdraftPlus in 2027?+
The closest matches to UpdraftPlus on App Advisor are BackWPup (Free plan), ManageWP (Free plan), Zoho Sites (From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match UpdraftPlus, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to UpdraftPlus?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: BackWPup (Free plan), ManageWP (Free plan), Zoho Sites (From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to UpdraftPlus?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Sites (From ₹60/month · Lite plan billed yearly; ₹120 billed monthly), Astra Theme (Free · Astra theme on WordPress.org; Astra Pro add-on from $69/year), Spectra (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
UpdraftPlus vs BackWPup: which is better?+
BackWPup is the closest match to UpdraftPlus in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these UpdraftPlus alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in website builders & cms or a category UpdraftPlus also covers, and Updraft'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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