1. BYJU'S
BYJU'S · Bengaluru · Learning & exam prep apps · 4.5/5
K-12 learning app built in Bengaluru.
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Best upGrad App alternatives in India (2026)
upGrad App is a learning & exam prep apps product from upGrad, Mumbai, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 16 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to upGrad App are BYJU'S (Pay as you go), Extramarks App (Pay as you go), Cuemath App (Pay as you go), Simplilearn App (₹3,000/mo) and Great Learning App (Pay as you go). Unacademy App is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a upGrad App alternative
There is no free plan
upGrad App has no free tier. 6 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
upGrad App alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches upGrad App'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | upGrad App (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | BYJU'S | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Extramarks App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Cuemath App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Simplilearn App | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Great Learning App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Scaler App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Coding Ninjas App | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Kiddopia | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Mindler | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  iDreamCareer | Pay as you go | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  LinkedIn Learning App | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Udemy App | ₹400/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Unacademy App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Physics Wallah App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Vedantu App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Doubtnut App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Chegg | ₹1,200/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  Course Hero | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 19 |  GeeksforGeeks App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Entri App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 upGrad App alternatives in detail
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5. Great Learning App
Great Learning · Gurugram · Learning & exam prep apps · 4.3/5
Professional learning.
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8. Kiddopia
Paper Boat Apps (Nazara) · Mumbai · Learning & exam prep apps · 4.2/5
Preschool learning built in Mumbai.
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upGrad App alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to upGrad App in 2026?+
The closest matches to upGrad App on App Advisor are BYJU'S (Pay as you go), Extramarks App (Pay as you go), Cuemath App (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match upGrad App, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to upGrad App?+
Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Unacademy App (Free plan), Physics Wallah App (Free plan), Vedantu App (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to upGrad App?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Udemy App starts lowest at ₹400/mo. Unacademy App also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to upGrad App?+
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including BYJU'S (Pay as you go), Extramarks App (Pay as you go), Cuemath App (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
upGrad App vs BYJU'S: which is better?+
BYJU'S is the closest match to upGrad App in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these upGrad App alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in learning & exam prep apps or a category upGrad App also covers, and upGrad'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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