1. Aisle
Aisle Network · Bengaluru · Messaging & social apps · 4.3/5
Indian dating app built in Bengaluru.
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Messaging & social apps · Alternatives
Best Frnd alternatives in India (2026)
Frnd is a messaging & social apps product from Frnd, Bengaluru, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Frnd are Aisle (Free plan), QuackQuack (Free plan), TrulyMadly (Free plan), X (Twitter) (Free plan) and Snapchat (Free plan). Aisle is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Frnd alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Frnd'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Frnd (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Aisle | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  QuackQuack | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  TrulyMadly | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  X (Twitter) | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Snapchat | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Telegram | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  LinkedIn | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  ShareChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Josh App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Reddit | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Quora | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Discord App | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  JioChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Truecaller | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Arattai | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Sandes | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Tinder | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Bumble | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Hinge | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Facebook | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Frnd alternatives in detail
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8. ShareChat
Mohalla Tech · Bengaluru · Messaging & social apps · 4.5/5
Indian-language social network built in Bengaluru.
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How to choose a Frnd alternative
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- Use official APIs for automation, never unofficial tools.
- Review privacy settings for staff accounts.
Frnd alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Frnd in 2026?+
The closest matches to Frnd on App Advisor are Aisle (Free plan), QuackQuack (Free plan), TrulyMadly (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Frnd, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Frnd?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Aisle (Free plan), QuackQuack (Free plan), TrulyMadly (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Frnd?+
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Aisle (Free plan), QuackQuack (Free plan), TrulyMadly (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Frnd vs Aisle: which is better?+
Aisle is the closest match to Frnd in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Frnd alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in messaging & social apps or a category Frnd also covers, and Frnd'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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