1. Zoho People Performance
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Performance & OKR software · 4.7/5
Appraisals and KRAs in Zoho People.
₹48/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Windmill
- Built in India (Chennai)
Performance & OKR software · Alternatives
Best Windmill alternatives in India (2026)
Windmill is a performance & okr software product from Windmill, New York, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 7 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Windmill are Zoho People Performance (₹48/mo), Mesh (On request), Profit.co (Free plan), Perdoo (Free plan) and Weekdone (Free plan). Zoho People Performance is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹48/month.
Why businesses look for a Windmill alternative
Indian support and GST
Windmill is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Windmill alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Windmill'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Windmill (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho People Performance | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Mesh | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Profit.co | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Perdoo | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Weekdone | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Tability | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Klaar | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  Synergita | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Peoplebox | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  15Five | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Lattice | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Leapsome | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  greytHR Performance | ₹3,495/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Keka Performance | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Engagedly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Teamflect | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Ally.io (Viva Goals) | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Small Improvements | ₹500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  PerformYard | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Assembly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Windmill alternatives in detail
2. Mesh
Mesh · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.3/5
AI-native performance management built in India.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Windmill
- No free plan, unlike Windmill
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
3. Profit.co
Profit.co · Fremont · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5
OKR software with Indian engineering.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Klaar
Klaar Digital Solutions Private Limited · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.1/5
Performance management software with goals, OKRs, KRAs, reviews and AI-generated feedback insights.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Windmill
- No free plan, unlike Windmill
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
8. Synergita
Synergita · Chennai · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
Performance management and OKR built in Chennai.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Windmill
- No free plan, unlike Windmill
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. Peoplebox
Peoplebox · Bengaluru · Performance & OKR software · 4.6/5
OKR and performance platform built in Bengaluru.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Windmill
- No free plan, unlike Windmill
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
10. 15Five
15Five · San Francisco · Performance & OKR software · 4.5/5
Performance management with check-ins.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Windmill
- No free plan, unlike Windmill
Windmill alternatives by what you need
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Free Windmill alternatives
Indian alternatives to Windmill
How to choose a Windmill alternative
- Decide on the model first — OKRs, KRAs or competency-based reviews — and pick a tool that supports it natively.
- Check manager adoption features: reminders, mobile check-ins and simple forms.
- Ensure it integrates with your HRMS so employee data is not duplicated.
Windmill alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Windmill in 2026?+
The closest matches to Windmill on App Advisor are Zoho People Performance (₹48/mo), Mesh (On request), Profit.co (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Windmill, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Windmill?+
Yes. 7 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People Performance (₹48/mo), Profit.co (Free plan), Perdoo (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Windmill?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Performance starts lowest at ₹48/mo. Zoho People Performance also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Windmill?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho People Performance (₹48/mo), Mesh (On request), Klaar (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Windmill vs Zoho People Performance: which is better?+
Zoho People Performance is the closest match to Windmill in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Windmill alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in performance & okr software or a category Windmill also covers, and Windmill'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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