1. Hylo
Terran Collective · San Francisco · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source platform where groups organize, share resources, run projects and stay connected.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with Nas.io
- Open source
Community management · Alternatives
Best Nas.io alternatives in India (2026)
Nas.io is a community management product from Nas Education Pte Ltd, Singapore, priced at On request with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 12 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Nas.io are Hylo (On request), HumHub (On request), Patreon (On request), XenForo (On request) and Bevy (On request). Hylo is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹4,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Nas.io alternative
Indian support and GST
Nas.io is built in Singapore. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Nas.io does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Nas.io alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Nas.io'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Nas.io (current) | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Hylo | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  HumHub | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Patreon | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  XenForo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Bevy | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Common Room | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Open Social | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Hivebrite | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  SocialEngine | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Zoho Connect | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs Nas.io |
| 11 |  Zulip | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs Nas.io |
| 12 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs Nas.io |
| 13 |  Bettermode | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Discourse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Raklet | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Brilliant Directories | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  KonfHub | On request | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs Nas.io |
| 18 |  Pensil | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | vs Nas.io |
| 19 |  Mighty Networks | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Glue Up | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 |
Top 10 Nas.io alternatives in detail
2. HumHub
HumHub GmbH & Co. KG · Munich · Community management · 4.3/5
Open-source social intranet and community software with a module marketplace and hosted editions.
On request
Free plan available
Compared with Nas.io
- Open source
3. Patreon
Patreon, Inc. · San Francisco · Community management · 4.2/5
Membership platform where creators run paid communities with tiers, posts, chats and events.
On request
Free plan available
4. XenForo
XenForo Ltd. · London · Community management · 4.2/5
Self-hosted forum software with discussions, media galleries and resource management add-ons.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Nas.io
- No free plan, unlike Nas.io
5. Bevy
Bevy Labs, Inc. · Palo Alto · Community management · 4.1/5
Community engagement platform for forums, events, groups and chapter programs.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Nas.io
- No free plan, unlike Nas.io
6. Common Room
Common Room · Seattle · Community management · 4/5
Platform that unifies community, product and customer signals to find and act on buying intent.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Nas.io
- No free plan, unlike Nas.io
7. Open Social
Open Social · Amsterdam · Community management · 4/5
Drupal-based community collaboration platform with groups, events, content and engagement analytics.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Nas.io
- No free plan, unlike Nas.io
8. Hivebrite
Kit United SAS · Paris · Community management · 4.3/5
Community engagement platform with member directories, groups, events, mentoring and mobile apps.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Nas.io
- No free plan, unlike Nas.io
- Also available on Android, iOS
9. SocialEngine
SocialEngine · Gurugram · Community management · 4.1/5
White-label online community platform with branded web and mobile apps for niche social networks.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Nas.io
- No free plan, unlike Nas.io
- Also available on Android, iOS
- Built in India (Gurugram)
10. Zoho Connect
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Team chat & collaboration · 4.8/5
Intranet and employee community.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Nas.io
- Built in India (Chennai)
Key features
- Feeds and announcements
- Polls
- Town halls
- Surveys
- Live broadcast (Ultimate)
Nas.io alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Nas.io alternatives
Indian alternatives to Nas.io
How to choose a Nas.io alternative
- Decide first whether the community is monetised. Paid-membership platforms and support-community platforms overlap in marketing and diverge completely in features.
- Check data portability early. Communities are the hardest thing to migrate once members and years of discussion are inside.
- For Indian audiences, verify WhatsApp integration and UPI-friendly payment support — engagement often lives on WhatsApp regardless of where the platform is.
Nas.io alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Nas.io in 2026?+
The closest matches to Nas.io on App Advisor are Hylo (On request), HumHub (On request), Patreon (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Nas.io, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Nas.io?+
Yes. 12 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Hylo (On request), HumHub (On request), Patreon (On request). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Nas.io?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Mighty Networks starts lowest at ₹4,000/mo. Hylo also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Nas.io?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including SocialEngine (On request), Zoho Connect (Free plan), TagMango (₹5,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Nas.io vs Hylo: which is better?+
Hylo is the closest match to Nas.io in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Nas.io alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in community management or a category Nas.io also covers, and Nas Education Pte Ltd'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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