1. Hevo Data
Hevo · Bengaluru · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
No-code data pipelines built in Bengaluru.
Free plan
Free plan available
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Best Zoho DataPrep alternatives in India (2026)
Zoho DataPrep is a databases & data platforms product from Zoho Corporation, Chennai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zoho DataPrep are Hevo Data (Free plan), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), MariaDB (Free plan) and Microsoft SQL Server (Free plan). Hevo Data is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Zoho DataPrep alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zoho DataPrep'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zoho DataPrep (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Hevo Data | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  MySQL | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  MongoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  MariaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft SQL Server | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Redis | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Elasticsearch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  ScyllaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  CockroachDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  TiDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  YugabyteDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Supabase Database | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Neon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Turso | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Google Firestore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Redis Cloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  MongoDB Atlas | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Upstash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  ClickHouse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Fivetran | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Zoho DataPrep alternatives in detail
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Compared with Zoho DataPrep
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3. MongoDB
MongoDB · New York · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Document database with Atlas cloud.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Enterprise
- Standard
- Web (hosting)
- Developer (free)
- Express (free)
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Elasticsearch
Elastic · Amsterdam · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Search and analytics engine.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Zoho DataPrep alternatives by what you need
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Indian alternatives to Zoho DataPrep
How to choose a Zoho DataPrep alternative
- Use managed services unless you have DBAs.
- Choose a warehouse only when analytics queries slow your production DB.
- Check Indian region availability for residency.
Zoho DataPrep alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zoho DataPrep in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zoho DataPrep on App Advisor are Hevo Data (Free plan), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zoho DataPrep, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zoho DataPrep?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Hevo Data (Free plan), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zoho DataPrep?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Hevo Data (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho DataPrep vs Hevo Data: which is better?+
Hevo Data is the closest match to Zoho DataPrep in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zoho DataPrep alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in databases & data platforms or a category Zoho DataPrep also covers, and Zoho Corporation'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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