1. Ola
ANI Technologies · Bengaluru · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4/5
Ride hailing built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Travel, transport & ride apps · Alternatives
Best Waze alternatives in India (2026)
Waze is a travel, transport & ride apps product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Waze are Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free), BluSmart (Free) and ConfirmTkt (Free). Ola is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Waze alternative
Indian support and GST
Waze is built in United States. 15 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Waze alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Waze'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Waze (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Ola | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 2 |  Meru Cabs | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  ixigo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  BluSmart | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 5 |  ConfirmTkt | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  MakeMyTrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  RailYatri | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Uber India | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.8/5 | |
| 9 |  Metropolis App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Cleartrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  Goibibo | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 12 |  inDrive | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.8/5 | |
| 13 |  redBus | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 14 |  EaseMyTrip | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  AbhiBus | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Mappls MapmyIndia | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Booking.com | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Agoda | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Airbnb | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Delhi Metro Rail App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 |
Top 10 Waze alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Gurugram)
5. ConfirmTkt
ConfirmTkt (ixigo) · Bengaluru · Travel, transport & ride apps · 3.9/5
Train ticket prediction and booking.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
6. MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip · Gurugram · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4/5
Flights, hotels and holidays.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Noida)
Free
Free plan available
9. Metropolis App
Metropolis Healthcare · Mumbai · Travel, transport & ride apps · 4.7/5
Lab tests booking.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Waze
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Waze alternatives by what you need
Free Waze alternatives
Indian alternatives to Waze
How to choose a Waze alternative
- Business travellers should use corporate accounts for GST input credit.
- Compare convenience fees across apps.
- Check cancellation policies before paying.
Waze alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Waze in 2026?+
The closest matches to Waze on App Advisor are Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Waze, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Waze?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Waze?+
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Ola (Free), Meru Cabs (Free), ixigo (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Waze vs Ola: which is better?+
Ola is the closest match to Waze in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Waze alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in travel, transport & ride apps or a category Waze also covers, and Google'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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