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Databases & data platforms · Alternatives
Best Chroma alternatives in India (2026)
Chroma is a databases & data platforms product from Chroma, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 19 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Chroma are Databricks (Pay as you go), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), MariaDB (Free plan) and Microsoft SQL Server (Free plan). MySQL is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Chroma alternative
Indian support and GST
Chroma is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Chroma alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Chroma'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Chroma (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Databricks | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  MySQL | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  MongoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  MariaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft SQL Server | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Redis | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Elasticsearch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  ScyllaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  CockroachDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  TiDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  YugabyteDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Supabase Database | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Neon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Hevo Data | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Turso | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Google Firestore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Redis Cloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  MongoDB Atlas | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Upstash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  ClickHouse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Chroma alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Chroma
- Open source
3. MongoDB
MongoDB · New York · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Document database with Atlas cloud.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Enterprise
- Standard
- Web (hosting)
- Developer (free)
- Express (free)
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Elasticsearch
Elastic · Amsterdam · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Search and analytics engine.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Chroma alternatives by what you need
Free Chroma alternatives
Indian alternatives to Chroma
How to choose a Chroma alternative
- Use managed services unless you have DBAs.
- Choose a warehouse only when analytics queries slow your production DB.
- Check Indian region availability for residency.
Chroma alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Chroma in 2026?+
The closest matches to Chroma on App Advisor are Databricks (Pay as you go), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Chroma, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Chroma?+
Yes. 19 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), MariaDB (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Chroma?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Hevo Data (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Chroma vs Databricks: which is better?+
Databricks is the closest match to Chroma in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike Chroma. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Chroma alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in databases & data platforms or a category Chroma also covers, and Chroma'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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