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Best Sunbird alternatives in India (2026)
Sunbird is a lms software product from EkStep Foundation, Bangalore, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 12 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Sunbird are Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free), Open edX (Free) and Microsoft Teams for Education (Free). Moodle is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Sunbird alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Sunbird'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sunbird (current) | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Moodle | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs Sunbird |
| 2 |  Google Classroom | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Chamilo | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs Sunbird |
| 4 |  Open edX | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft Teams for Education | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Keka Learn | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Sunbird |
| 8 |  Teachmint | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  TalentLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | vs Sunbird |
| 10 |  Quizizz | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Canvas LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Teachable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Emeritus | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  WizIQ | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Spayee | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  UpsideLMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Coursera | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Enthral | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Disprz | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Thinkexam | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Sunbird alternatives in detail
2. Google Classroom
Google · Mountain View · LMS software · 4.5/5
Free classroom management for schools.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
5. Microsoft Teams for Education
Microsoft · Redmond · LMS software · 4.5/5
Classroom collaboration in Teams.
Free
Free plan available
6. TagMango
TagMango · Kolkata · LMS software · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to host workshops, courses and communities with payments; Basic plan has no fixed fee. | lms-software
₹5,000/mo
Free plan available
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Sunbird
- No free plan, unlike Sunbird
8. Teachmint
Teachmint · Bengaluru · LMS software · 4.4/5
School and coaching platform built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
10. Quizizz
Quizizz · Bengaluru · LMS software · 4.4/5
Gamified quizzes for classrooms built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
Sunbird alternatives by what you need
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Free Sunbird alternatives
Indian alternatives to Sunbird
How to choose a Sunbird alternative
- Separate corporate LMS from course-selling platforms: the first tracks employees, the second sells to the public.
- Check mobile and low-bandwidth performance if your learners are on the shop floor or in the field.
- Look for assessment and certification features if compliance evidence is the goal.
Sunbird alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Sunbird in 2026?+
The closest matches to Sunbird on App Advisor are Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Sunbird, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Sunbird?+
Yes. 12 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Sunbird?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, WizIQ starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo. Moodle also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Sunbird?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including TagMango (₹5,000/mo), Keka Learn (₹6,999/mo), Teachmint (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Sunbird vs Moodle: which is better?+
Moodle is the closest match to Sunbird in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Sunbird alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in lms software or a category Sunbird also covers, and EkStep Foundation'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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