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Best Apify alternatives in India (2026)
Apify is a developer tools & apis product from Apify, Prague, priced at On request with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Apify are Katalon (Free plan), Zoho QEngine (Free plan), Aviator (On request), Selenium (Free) and TestSigma (Free plan). Katalon is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Apify alternative
Indian support and GST
Apify is built in Czech Republic. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Apify alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Apify'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Apify (current) | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Katalon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho QEngine | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Aviator | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Selenium | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  TestSigma | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  BrowserStack | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 7 |  TestMu AI | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Appsmith | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Postman | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Autify | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Visual Studio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  BugBug | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  PyCharm | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Hoppscotch | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Retool | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Inngest | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Bruno | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Browserless | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Superblocks | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Apify alternatives in detail
2. Zoho QEngine
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Developer tools & APIs · 4.5/5
Test automation from Zoho.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Apify
- Built in India (Chennai)
3. Aviator
Aviator · San Francisco · Developer tools & APIs · 4.3/5
Code review, merge queue and deploy automation for engineering teams.
On request
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
5. TestSigma
Testsigma · Bengaluru · Developer tools & APIs · 4.6/5
AI test automation built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Apify
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- Codeless / low-code test authoring in plain English
- Testsigma Copilot, an AI testing companion (Pro and above)
- AI-powered test case generation (Enterprise)
- Unlimited applications and projects (Pro)
- Auto-healing scripts when the application under test changes
6. BrowserStack
BrowserStack · Mumbai · Developer tools & APIs · 4.8/5
Cross-browser and device testing cloud built in Mumbai.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Apify
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Key features
- 3,000+ real desktop browser and OS combinations
- 30,000+ real iOS and Android devices
- Unlimited testing minutes on paid Live plans
- Network throttling to simulate 3G/4G
- Geolocation testing from 100+ countries
7. TestMu AI
TestMu AI · Noida · Developer tools & APIs · 4.7/5
Cross-browser and app test execution cloud built in Noida; rebranded from LambdaTest in January 2026.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Apify
- Built in India (Noida)
Key features
- 200+ desktop browsers on the free tier, 3,000+ on paid Virtual Live
- 10,000+ real Android and iOS devices on Real Device Plus
- ChromeOS testing as a dedicated plan
- GPS geolocation and network throttling
- Natural gestures and network logs on real devices
8. Appsmith
Appsmith · Bengaluru · Developer tools & APIs · 4.7/5
Open-source internal tool builder built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Apify
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
- Open source
9. Postman
Postman · San Francisco · Developer tools & APIs · 4.6/5
API platform founded in Bengaluru, used by millions of developers.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Send and save HTTP/REST, GraphQL, gRPC and WebSocket requests
- Collections that group and version saved requests
- Collection Runner for running a whole collection as a test suite
- Data-driven testing with exports (paid plans)
- Performance testing runs
10. Autify
Autify, Inc. · San Francisco · Developer tools & APIs · 4.3/5
AI platform for software testing with test automation built on Playwright.
On request
Free plan available
Apify alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Apify alternative
- Standardise the team on a few tools to keep onboarding simple.
- Check per-seat pricing and free tiers for small teams.
- Evaluate AI assistants on your codebase before buying seats.
Apify alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Apify in 2026?+
The closest matches to Apify on App Advisor are Katalon (Free plan), Zoho QEngine (Free plan), Aviator (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Apify, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Apify?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Katalon (Free plan), Zoho QEngine (Free plan), Aviator (On request). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Apify?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho QEngine (Free plan), TestSigma (Free plan), BrowserStack (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Apify vs Katalon: which is better?+
Katalon is the closest match to Apify in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Apify alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in developer tools & apis or a category Apify also covers, and Apify'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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