1. ShareChat
Mohalla Tech · Bengaluru · Messaging & social apps · 4.5/5
Indian-language social network built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
Messaging & social apps · Alternatives
Best Arattai alternatives in India (2026)
Arattai is a messaging & social apps 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: 20 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Arattai are ShareChat (Free), Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free), Sandes (Free) and Facebook (Free). ShareChat is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Arattai alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Arattai'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Arattai (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | ShareChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Josh App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  JioChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Sandes | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Facebook | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Public App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Lokal | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Kutumb | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Signal | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Bolo Indya | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Pinterest | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Mastodon | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Threads | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Bluesky | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  YouTube Shorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Instagram Reels | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Clubhouse | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Viber | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Nextdoor | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Aisle | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Arattai alternatives in detail
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7. Lokal
Lokal · Bengaluru · Messaging & social apps · 4.3/5
Hyperlocal vernacular platform built in Bengaluru.
Free
Free plan available
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How to choose a Arattai alternative
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- Review privacy settings for staff accounts.
Arattai alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Arattai in 2026?+
The closest matches to Arattai on App Advisor are ShareChat (Free), Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Arattai, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Arattai?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ShareChat (Free), Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Arattai?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including ShareChat (Free), Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Arattai vs ShareChat: which is better?+
ShareChat is the closest match to Arattai in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Arattai alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in messaging & social apps or a category Arattai 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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