RecommendedMade in India
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web, Android & iOS
- App Advisor rating
- 4.3
- transparency & India fit
What is RuPay?
RuPay is upi & payment apps from NPCI, an Indian company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra and has been building software since 2012. India's card network.
UPI and payment apps handle person-to-person transfers, bill payments, recharges and merchant payments. For businesses, the merchant apps add QR codes, soundboxes, settlements and simple ledgers.
It is completely free to use. Because it is built in India, GST, INR pricing and local support hours are native rather than bolted on.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +14 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
What to watch out for
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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RuPay features
Category-standard capabilities plus what RuPay adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- UPI transfers and QR payments
- Bill payments and recharges
- Merchant soundbox and settlements
- Credit on UPI and RuPay cards
- Wallet and gift cards
- Transaction history and reports
- Security and device binding
- International UPI
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Free plan to start without a card
- INR pricing and India-based support
RuPay pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How RuPay charges. RuPay is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on rupay.co.in.
RuPay screenshots
Specifications
- Category
- UPI & payment apps
- Vendor
- NPCI
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2012
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web, Android, iOS
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
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RuPay — frequently asked questions
What is RuPay?+
RuPay is upi & payment apps by NPCI, an Indian company from Mumbai. India's card network.
How much does RuPay cost?+
RuPay is free to use.
Does RuPay offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — RuPay offers a free plan you can start with.
Is RuPay made in India?+
Yes. RuPay is built by NPCI, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Who is RuPay best suited for?+
RuPay suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for upi & payment apps.
What are the best alternatives to RuPay?+
Popular alternatives in upi & payment apps include Paytm, PhonePe, Freecharge. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is RuPay deployed?+
RuPay is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.
About NPCI
NPCI · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Founded 2012 · 4 products in our catalogue · Indian company
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