1. Apache OpenOffice
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Show
- Open source
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Best Zoho Show alternatives in India (2027)
Zoho Show is an office suites & productivity product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho Show are Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free), Google Calendar (Free) and Gmail (Free). Apache OpenOffice is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Zoho Show alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho Show'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho Show (current) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Apache OpenOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Show |
| 2 |  LibreOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Apple iWork | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | vs Zoho Show |
| 4 |  Google Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Gmail | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Thunderbird | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Neo Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Notion Calendar | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  WPS Office | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  OnlyOffice | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  FreeOffice | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Rows | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Grist | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Rediffmail Pro | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Microsoft Outlook | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  SeaTable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Titan Email | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Proton Mail | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Google Workspace | ₹137/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Microsoft 365 | ₹145/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Zoho Show alternatives in detail
2. LibreOffice
The Document Foundation · Berlin · Office suites & productivity · 4.7/5
Free open-source office suite.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Show
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
4. Google Calendar
Google · Mountain View · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Calendar and scheduling.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Zoho Show
- Open source
7. Neo Mail
Neo (Titan) · Mumbai · Office suites & productivity · 4.5/5
Business email for small businesses built in India.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Notion Calendar
Notion Labs · San Francisco · Office suites & productivity · 4.3/5
Calendar linked to Notion.
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. OnlyOffice
Ascensio System · Riga · Office suites & productivity · 4.6/5
Office suite with self-hosting.
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho Show alternatives by what you need
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How to choose a Zoho Show alternative
- Price per user per year across three or four seats adds up — compare Zoho Workplace if budget matters.
- Check compatibility with Excel-heavy workflows before switching suites.
- Look at storage limits and email archiving.
Zoho Show alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho Show in 2027?+
The closest matches to Zoho Show on App Advisor are Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho Show, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho Show?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Apache OpenOffice (Free), LibreOffice (Free), Apple iWork (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zoho Show?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Rediffmail Pro starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Apache OpenOffice also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho Show?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Neo Mail (Free plan), Rediffmail Pro (₹40/mo), Titan Email (₹100/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho Show vs Apache OpenOffice: which is better?+
Apache OpenOffice is the closest match to Zoho Show in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho Show alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in office suites & productivity or a category Zoho Show also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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