1. Informatica
Informatica · Redwood City · Databases & data platforms · 4.1/5
Enterprise data management with Bengaluru R&D.
On request
Quote-based
Databases & data platforms · Alternatives
Best Oracle Database alternatives in India (2026)
Oracle Database is a databases & data platforms product from Oracle, Austin, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 8 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Oracle Database are Informatica (On request), Talend (On request), Atlan (On request), Collibra (On request) and Alation (On request). PostgreSQL is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹3,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Oracle Database alternative
The price isn't published
Oracle quotes Oracle Database per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Oracle Database has no free tier. 8 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Oracle Database 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.
Oracle Database alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Oracle Database'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Oracle Database (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Informatica | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  Talend | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 3 |  Atlan | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Collibra | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Alation | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Monte Carlo | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  PostgreSQL | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  MongoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  MariaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Cassandra | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft SQL Server | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Redis | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Amazon RDS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Elasticsearch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  PlanetScale | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Amazon DynamoDB | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Google Cloud SQL | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Amazon Aurora | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Azure SQL | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  OpenSearch | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Oracle Database alternatives in detail
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3. Atlan
Atlan · New Delhi · Databases & data platforms · 4.1/5
Data catalogue and governance built in Delhi.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Oracle Database
- Built in India (New Delhi)
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
7. PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Global Development Group · Global · Databases & data platforms · 4.7/5
Advanced open-source relational database.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Oracle Database
- Has a free plan — Oracle Database does not
- Open source
8. MongoDB
MongoDB · New York · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Document database with Atlas cloud.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Oracle Database
- Has a free plan — Oracle Database does not
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Oracle Database
- Has a free plan — Oracle Database does not
10. Cassandra
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.7/5
Distributed NoSQL.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Oracle Database
- Has a free plan — Oracle Database does not
Oracle Database alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Oracle Database
Free Oracle Database alternatives
Indian alternatives to Oracle Database
How to choose a Oracle Database 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.
Oracle Database alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Oracle Database in 2026?+
The closest matches to Oracle Database on App Advisor are Informatica (On request), Talend (On request), Atlan (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Oracle Database, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Oracle Database?+
Yes. 8 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: PostgreSQL (Free), MongoDB (Free plan), MariaDB (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Oracle Database?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, PlanetScale starts lowest at ₹3,000/mo. PostgreSQL also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Oracle Database?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Atlan (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Oracle Database vs Informatica: which is better?+
Informatica is the closest match to Oracle Database in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Oracle Database alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in databases & data platforms or a category Oracle Database also covers, and Oracle'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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