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Best ShareChat alternatives in India (2026)
ShareChat is a messaging & social apps product from Mohalla Tech, Bengaluru, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ShareChat are Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free), Arattai (Free), Sandes (Free) and Facebook (Free). Josh App is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
ShareChat alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ShareChat'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ShareChat (current) | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Josh App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs ShareChat |
| 2 |  JioChat | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | vs ShareChat |
| 3 |  Arattai | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Sandes | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Facebook | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.5/5 | vs ShareChat |
| 6 |  Public App | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Lokal | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Kutumb | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Signal | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Bolo Indya | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Pinterest | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Mastodon | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Threads | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Bluesky | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  YouTube Shorts | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Instagram Reels | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Clubhouse | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 18 |  Viber | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Nextdoor | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 20 |  Aisle | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 ShareChat alternatives in detail
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7. Lokal
Lokal · Bengaluru · Messaging & social apps · 4.3/5
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ShareChat alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ShareChat in 2026?+
The closest matches to ShareChat on App Advisor are Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free), Arattai (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ShareChat, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ShareChat?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free), Arattai (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to ShareChat?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including Josh App (Free), JioChat (Free), Arattai (Free). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ShareChat vs Josh App: which is better?+
Josh App is the closest match to ShareChat in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ShareChat alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in messaging & social apps or a category ShareChat also covers, and Mohalla Tech'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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