1. Baremetrics
Baremetrics · Chattanooga · Subscription billing software · 4.2/5
Subscription analytics and dunning for Stripe businesses.
₹9,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Skio
- Starts ₹31,000/mo cheaper (₹9,000/mo vs ₹40,000/mo)
Subscription billing software · Alternatives
Best Skio alternatives in India (2026)
Skio is a subscription billing software product from Skio, New York, priced at ₹40,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 5 are built in India, and 5 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Skio are Baremetrics (₹9,000/mo), Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Stripe Billing (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo) and Paddle (Pay as you go). Instamojo Subscriptions is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Skio alternative
There is no free plan
Skio has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Skio starts at ₹40,000/mo. 5 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Skio is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Skio alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Skio'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Skio (current) | ₹40,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | Baremetrics | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Cashfree Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Stripe Billing | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Pabbly Subscriptions | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Paddle | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  PayU Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  FastSpring | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Lemon Squeezy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Bold Subscriptions | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Billsby | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Zoho Payments | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  2Checkout (Verifone) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 13 |  Recharge | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Rebilly | $15/mo + 1% of collected revenue (Basic) | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 15 |  ChargeOver | Starts at $229/month | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Memberful | $49/month + 4.9% transaction fee | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Sticky.io | $499/month + 1% of gross sales | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  ChargeDesk | $29/month (Hobby) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Instamojo Subscriptions | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Gumroad | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Skio alternatives in detail
2. Cashfree Subscriptions
Cashfree Payments · Bengaluru · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Recurring collections with UPI AutoPay and e-NACH.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Skio
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- UPI AutoPay
- e-NACH
- Card mandates
- Recurring debits (presentations)
- Subscription plans for customers
3. Stripe Billing
Stripe · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Recurring billing built on Stripe payments.
Pay as you go
Free trial
4. Pabbly Subscriptions
Pabbly · Bhopal · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Subscription billing with zero transaction fees and Indian gateways.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Skio
- Starts ₹38,500/mo cheaper (₹1,500/mo vs ₹40,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bhopal)
5. Paddle
Paddle · London · Subscription billing software · 4.4/5
Merchant of record for SaaS with billing and tax handled.
Pay as you go
Free trial
6. PayU Subscriptions
PayU India · Gurugram · Subscription billing software · 4.6/5
Recurring payments with e-mandates and UPI AutoPay.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Skio
- Built in India (Gurugram)
7. FastSpring
FastSpring · Santa Barbara · Subscription billing software · 4.5/5
Merchant of record e-commerce for software companies.
Pay as you go
Free trial
8. Lemon Squeezy
Lemon Squeezy (Stripe) · Wilmington · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Merchant of record for selling software and digital products.
Pay as you go
Free trial
9. Bold Subscriptions
Bold Commerce · Winnipeg · Subscription billing software · 4.2/5
Subscription and checkout apps for e-commerce.
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Skio
- Starts ₹36,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹40,000/mo)
10. Billsby
Billsby · London · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Subscription billing with low percentage fees.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Skio alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Skio
Free Skio alternatives
How to choose a Skio alternative
- Start with your billing complexity. If you have three plans and monthly cycles, your payment gateway's built-in subscriptions may be enough.
- Check gateway support in India — Razorpay, Cashfree and PayU — alongside Stripe for international customers.
- Understand pricing: a percentage of revenue looks small at launch and large at scale; negotiate a cap early.
Skio alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Skio in 2026?+
The closest matches to Skio on App Advisor are Baremetrics (₹9,000/mo), Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Stripe Billing (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Skio, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Skio?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Instamojo Subscriptions (Free plan), Gumroad (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Skio?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Pabbly Subscriptions starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo, compared with ₹40,000/mo for Skio. Instamojo Subscriptions also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Skio?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo), PayU Subscriptions (Pay as you go). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Skio vs Baremetrics: which is better?+
Baremetrics is the closest match to Skio in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹31,000/mo cheaper (₹9,000/mo vs ₹40,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Skio alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in subscription billing software or a category Skio also covers, and Skio'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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