1. iTours
Bhargavi Computers · Pune · Travel agency & tour software · 4.7/5
Tour operator software built in Pune.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Universe
- Built in India (Pune)
Travel agency & tour software · Alternatives
Best Universe alternatives in India (2026)
Universe is a travel agency & tour software product from Universe Experiences Inc., Toronto, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 6 have a free plan, 9 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Universe are iTours (₹2,000/mo), Ezus (₹5,000/mo), Trip Builder by Vacation Labs (₹2,000/mo), Tourwriter (₹6,000/mo) and Travefy (₹3,000/mo). TravClan is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹985/month.
Why businesses look for a Universe alternative
There is no free plan
Universe has no free tier. 6 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Universe is built in Canada. 9 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Universe does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Universe alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Universe'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Universe (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 | iTours | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Ezus | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Trip Builder by Vacation Labs | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Tourwriter | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Travefy | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Safari Portal | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Adivaha | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  ResDiary | ₹985/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  TraviYo | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  TravClan | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Guestplan | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 12 |  TBO Holidays | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  MakeMyTrip myBiz | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 14 |  Bókun | $49/month | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  Sched | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Ticketebo | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Thrillophilia for Partners | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Axus | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  EaseMyTrip Partner | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Viator Supplier | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Universe alternatives in detail
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
3. Trip Builder by Vacation Labs
Vacation Labs · Goa · Travel agency & tour software · 4.5/5
Booking engine for tour companies built in Goa.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Universe
- Built in India (Goa)
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
7. Adivaha
Adivaha · Hyderabad · Travel agency & tour software · 4.3/5
Travel WordPress plugins built in Hyderabad.
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Universe
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
8. ResDiary
ResDiary Limited · Glasgow · Travel agency & tour software · 4.2/5
Restaurant booking system with table management, online reservations and diner data for venues.
₹985/mo
Free trial
9. TraviYo
TraviYo · Noida · Travel agency & tour software · 4.1/5
Travel agency software with website builder, itinerary maker, bookings and supplier management.
On request
Free trial
Compared with Universe
- Built in India (Noida)
10. TravClan
TravClan · New Delhi · Travel agency & tour software · 4.7/5
B2B travel platform for agents built in Delhi.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Universe
- Has a free plan — Universe does not
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Universe alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Universe alternatives
Indian alternatives to Universe
How to choose a Universe alternative
- Check the quotation output — a beautiful PDF itinerary is often the deciding sales tool.
- Confirm TCS on overseas tour packages and GST handling.
- API access to GDS or consolidators matters only if you sell flights at volume.
Universe alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Universe in 2026?+
The closest matches to Universe on App Advisor are iTours (₹2,000/mo), Ezus (₹5,000/mo), Trip Builder by Vacation Labs (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Universe, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Universe?+
Yes. 6 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: TravClan (Free plan), TBO Holidays (Free), MakeMyTrip myBiz (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Universe?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, ResDiary starts lowest at ₹985/mo. TravClan also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Universe?+
Yes. 9 alternatives are built in India, including iTours (₹2,000/mo), Trip Builder by Vacation Labs (₹2,000/mo), Adivaha (₹3,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Universe vs iTours: which is better?+
iTours is the closest match to Universe in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Pune). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Universe alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in travel agency & tour software or a category Universe also covers, and Universe Experiences Inc.'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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