1. Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source browser.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with DuckDuckGo
- Open source
Utility, productivity & everyday apps · Alternatives
Best DuckDuckGo alternatives in India (2026)
DuckDuckGo is an utility, productivity & everyday apps product from DuckDuckGo, Paoli, 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, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to DuckDuckGo are Mozilla Firefox (Free), Google Chrome (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free), Opera (Free) and Safari (Free). Mozilla Firefox is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a DuckDuckGo alternative
Indian support and GST
DuckDuckGo is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
DuckDuckGo alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches DuckDuckGo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DuckDuckGo (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Mozilla Firefox | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Google Chrome | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Opera | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Safari | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Google Translate | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Brave | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  DigiLocker App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Microsoft SwiftKey | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Arc | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft Translator | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Gboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  MyGov | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  mParivahan App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Google Indic Keyboard | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  India Post App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Siri | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Alexa | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Google Lens | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Google Assistant | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 DuckDuckGo alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
3. Indic Keyboard
Indic Project · Kochi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Open-source Indic keyboard.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with DuckDuckGo
- Built in India (Kochi)
- Open source
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
6. Google Translate
Google · Mountain View · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Translation.
Free
Free plan available
7. Brave
Brave Software · San Francisco · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Privacy browser.
Free
Free plan available
8. DigiLocker App
Government of India · New Delhi · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.5/5
Document wallet.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with DuckDuckGo
- Built in India (New Delhi)
9. Microsoft SwiftKey
Microsoft · Redmond · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.4/5
Keyboard app.
Free
Free plan available
10. Arc
The Browser Company · New York · Utility, productivity & everyday apps · 4.3/5
Reimagined browser.
Free
Free plan available
DuckDuckGo alternatives by what you need
Free DuckDuckGo alternatives
Indian alternatives to DuckDuckGo
How to choose a DuckDuckGo alternative
- Prefer well-known publishers for utilities that touch your files.
- Check permissions requested by keyboard and cleaner apps.
- Many paid PDF features exist free in browser tools.
DuckDuckGo alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to DuckDuckGo in 2026?+
The closest matches to DuckDuckGo on App Advisor are Mozilla Firefox (Free), Google Chrome (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DuckDuckGo, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to DuckDuckGo?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Mozilla Firefox (Free), Google Chrome (Free), Indic Keyboard (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to DuckDuckGo?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Indic Keyboard (Free), DigiLocker App (Free), MyGov (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
DuckDuckGo vs Mozilla Firefox: which is better?+
Mozilla Firefox is the closest match to DuckDuckGo in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these DuckDuckGo alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in utility, productivity & everyday apps or a category DuckDuckGo also covers, and DuckDuckGo'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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