1. Eko
Eko Bharat Ventures Private Limited · Gurugram · UPI & payment apps · 3.9/5
Retail cash-in network and APIs for money transfer, Aadhaar withdrawals and bill payments.
On request
Quote-based
UPI & payment apps · Alternatives
Best PayGlocal alternatives in India (2026)
PayGlocal is an upi & payment apps product from PayGlocal Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 18 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PayGlocal are Eko (On request), Zwitch (On request), PhonePe (Free), Paytm (Free) and CRED Pay (Free). PhonePe is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a PayGlocal alternative
There is no free plan
PayGlocal has no free tier. 18 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
PayGlocal alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PayGlocal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PayGlocal (current) | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.8/5 | — |
| 1 | Eko | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  Zwitch | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 3.9/5 | |
| 3 |  PhonePe | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Paytm | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  CRED Pay | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Freecharge | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Airtel Thanks | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  MyJio | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Vi App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Flipkart UPI | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Navi UPI | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Slice UPI | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  super.money | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Fampay | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Paytm for Business | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Junio | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  BharatPe for Merchants | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  PhonePe for Business | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Kiwi | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  CheQ | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 PayGlocal alternatives in detail
2. Zwitch
Zwitch · Chennai · UPI & payment apps · 3.9/5
Payments stack with gateway, payouts, B2B bill payments and verification APIs for Indian businesses.
On request
Quote-based
3. PhonePe
PhonePe · Bengaluru · UPI & payment apps · 4.6/5
India's largest UPI app for payments, bills and recharges.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
4. Paytm
Paytm (One97) · Noida · UPI & payment apps · 4.6/5
Payments, wallet, bills and financial services.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
7. Airtel Thanks
Airtel · New Delhi · UPI & payment apps · 4.5/5
Recharges, payments and Airtel services.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
Free
Free plan available
Compared with PayGlocal
- Has a free plan — PayGlocal does not
PayGlocal alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than PayGlocal
Free PayGlocal alternatives
Indian alternatives to PayGlocal
How to choose a PayGlocal alternative
- For merchants, compare settlement time and soundbox cost.
- Check business-account features such as staff access and reports.
- Consumers should keep two apps in case one bank server is down.
PayGlocal alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PayGlocal in 2026?+
The closest matches to PayGlocal on App Advisor are Eko (On request), Zwitch (On request), PhonePe (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PayGlocal, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PayGlocal?+
Yes. 18 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: PhonePe (Free), Paytm (Free), CRED Pay (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to PayGlocal?+
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including Eko (On request), Zwitch (On request), PhonePe (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PayGlocal vs Eko: which is better?+
Eko is the closest match to PayGlocal in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PayGlocal alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in upi & payment apps or a category PayGlocal also covers, and PayGlocal Technologies Private Limited'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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