1. Instamojo Subscriptions
Instamojo · Bengaluru · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Recurring payment collection for memberships and services.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Appstle Subscriptions
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Subscription billing software · Alternatives
Best Appstle Subscriptions alternatives in India (2026)
Appstle Subscriptions is a subscription billing software product from Appstle, Wilmington, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 9 have a free plan, 7 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Appstle Subscriptions are Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan), Lago (Free plan), ChartMogul (Free plan) and PayWhirl (Free plan). Instamojo Subscriptions is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,499/month.
Why businesses look for a Appstle Subscriptions alternative
Indian support and GST
Appstle Subscriptions 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.
Appstle Subscriptions alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Appstle Subscriptions'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Appstle Subscriptions (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Instamojo Subscriptions | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Gumroad | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Lago | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  ChartMogul | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  PayWhirl | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Kill Bill | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Cashfree Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  ProfitWell Metrics | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Stripe Billing | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Pabbly Subscriptions | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Paddle | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  PayU Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  FastSpring | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Lemon Squeezy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Chargebee | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho Subscriptions | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 17 |  Billsby | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Payments | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  2Checkout (Verifone) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Baremetrics | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Appstle Subscriptions alternatives in detail
2. Gumroad
Gumroad · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Sell digital products and memberships with simple checkout.
Free plan
Free plan available
3. Lago
Lago · Paris · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Open-source metering and usage-based billing.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Appstle Subscriptions
- Open source
4. ChartMogul
ChartMogul · Berlin · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Subscription analytics and CRM for SaaS.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. PayWhirl
PayWhirl · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Recurring payments and subscription widgets for websites and Shopify stores with a free starter tier.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Kill Bill
Kill Bill · Global · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Open-source subscription billing platform.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Appstle Subscriptions
- Open source
7. Cashfree Subscriptions
Cashfree Payments · Bengaluru · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Recurring collections with UPI AutoPay and e-NACH.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Appstle Subscriptions
- No free plan, unlike Appstle Subscriptions
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- UPI AutoPay
- e-NACH
- Card mandates
- Recurring debits (presentations)
- Subscription plans for customers
8. ProfitWell Metrics
Paddle · London · Subscription billing software · 4.4/5
Free SaaS metrics and retention analytics.
Free
Free plan available
9. Stripe Billing
Stripe · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Recurring billing built on Stripe payments.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Appstle Subscriptions
- No free plan, unlike Appstle Subscriptions
10. Pabbly Subscriptions
Pabbly · Bhopal · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Subscription billing with zero transaction fees and Indian gateways.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Appstle Subscriptions
- No free plan, unlike Appstle Subscriptions
- Built in India (Bhopal)
Appstle Subscriptions alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Appstle Subscriptions alternatives
Indian alternatives to Appstle Subscriptions
How to choose a Appstle Subscriptions alternative
- Start with your billing complexity. If you have three plans and monthly cycles, your payment gateway's built-in subscriptions may be enough.
- Check gateway support in India — Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU — alongside Stripe for international customers.
- Understand pricing: a percentage of revenue looks small at launch and large at scale; negotiate a cap early.
Appstle Subscriptions alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Appstle Subscriptions in 2026?+
The closest matches to Appstle Subscriptions on App Advisor are Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan), Lago (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Appstle Subscriptions, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Appstle Subscriptions?+
Yes. 9 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan), Lago (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Appstle Subscriptions?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Subscriptions starts lowest at ₹1,499/mo. Instamojo Subscriptions also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Appstle Subscriptions?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Appstle Subscriptions vs Instamojo Subscriptions: which is better?+
Instamojo Subscriptions is the closest match to Appstle Subscriptions in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Appstle Subscriptions alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in subscription billing software or a category Appstle Subscriptions also covers, and Appstle'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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