1. Recurly
Recurly · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Subscription management and billing for digital businesses.
On request
Quote-based
Subscription billing software · Alternatives
Best Zuora alternatives in India (2026)
Zuora is a subscription billing software product from Zuora, Redwood City, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 3 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zuora are Recurly (On request), Chargebee Retention (On request), Maxio (On request), Younium (On request) and Cleverbridge (On request). 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 Zuora alternative
The price isn't published
Zuora quotes Zuora per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
Zuora has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Zuora is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Zuora alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zuora'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zuora (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Recurly | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  Chargebee Retention | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Maxio | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Younium | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  Cleverbridge | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Orb | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Frisbii | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 8 |  Togai | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  BillingPlatform | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  Cashfree Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Stripe Billing | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Pabbly Subscriptions | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Paddle | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  PayU Subscriptions | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  FastSpring | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Lemon Squeezy | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Instamojo Subscriptions | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Billsby | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Gumroad | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Payments | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Zuora alternatives in detail
2. Chargebee Retention
Chargebee · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4.3/5
Cancellation-flow optimisation and churn deflection.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with Zuora
- Built in India (San Francisco)
3. Maxio
Maxio · Atlanta · Subscription billing software · 4.1/5
B2B SaaS billing and financial operations (Chargify + SaaSOptics).
On request
Quote-based
4. Younium
Younium · Stockholm · Subscription billing software · 4.1/5
Subscription management for B2B SaaS in Europe.
On request
Quote-based
5. Cleverbridge
Cleverbridge · Cologne · Subscription billing software · 4.1/5
Global e-commerce and subscription billing for software.
On request
Quote-based
6. Orb
Orb · San Francisco · Subscription billing software · 4/5
Usage-based billing and revenue infrastructure.
On request
Quote-based
7. Frisbii
Frisbii · Frankfurt am Main · Subscription billing software · 4/5
Recurring revenue platform for subscription billing, dunning, invoicing and payments in 140+ currencies.
On request
Quote-based
8. Togai
Togai (a Zuora company) · Redwood City · Subscription billing software · 3.9/5
Usage-based billing infrastructure that meters events, rates them and bills for hybrid pricing models.
On request
Quote-based
9. BillingPlatform
BillingPlatform · Englewood · Subscription billing software · 3.9/5
Enterprise billing and revenue lifecycle platform covering rating, invoicing, collections and rev-rec.
On request
Quote-based
10. 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 Zuora
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Key features
- UPI AutoPay
- e-NACH
- Card mandates
- Recurring debits (presentations)
- Subscription plans for customers
Zuora alternatives by what you need
Free Zuora alternatives
How to choose a Zuora 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.
Zuora alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zuora in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zuora on App Advisor are Recurly (On request), Chargebee Retention (On request), Maxio (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zuora, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zuora?+
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 Zuora?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Pabbly Subscriptions starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Instamojo Subscriptions also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zuora?+
Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including Chargebee Retention (On request), Cashfree Subscriptions (Pay as you go), Pabbly Subscriptions (₹1,500/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zuora vs Recurly: which is better?+
Recurly is the closest match to Zuora in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zuora alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in subscription billing software or a category Zuora also covers, and Zuora'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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