ProductsPrices, makers & alternatives

Products: prices, makers, alternatives

What each product does, what it costs in India, who makes it and what to use instead.

ChatGPT
ChatGPT Artificial intelligenceChatGPT is OpenAI's AI assistant, launched on 30 November 2022, with about 900 million weekly users. In India it is free, or Rs 399 a month for Go, Rs 1,999…Made by OpenAIFrom Free; Go Rs 399/moLaunched Nov 2022
Gemini
Gemini Artificial intelligenceGemini is Google's AI assistant, launched as Bard in 2023. The app passed 1 billion monthly users in August 2026. In India, Google AI Pro costs Rs 1,950 a month.Made by Alphabet (Google)From Free; AI Pro Rs 1,950/moLaunched Mar 2023 (as Bard)
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y Automotive and EVThe Tesla Model Y is Tesla's electric SUV and the world's best-selling car of 2023. In India it starts at Rs 50.89 lakh ex-showroom; the six-seat Model Y L costs…Made by TeslaFrom Rs 50.89 lakhLaunched 2020
Starlink
Starlink Space and aerospaceStarlink is SpaceX's satellite internet service, with more than 12 million customers in over 160 countries. It is licensed in India but was still waiting for spectrum in October 2026.Made by SpaceXFrom India: not yet announcedLaunched 2020 (public beta)
JioHotstar
JioHotstar Media and entertainmentJioHotstar is India's biggest streaming service, created in February 2025 by merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar under JioStar, the Reliance-Disney venture.Made by JioStarFrom Paid plansLaunched 2025
Ola S1 Pro
Ola S1 Pro Automotive and EVThe Ola S1 Pro is Ola Electric's flagship electric scooter, launched in 2021. It is built at the Futurefactory in Tamil Nadu.Made by Ola ElectricFrom Check Ola's site for current pricesLaunched 2021
CRED app
CRED app Financial servicesThe CRED app rewards members for paying credit card bills and offers UPI, loans and shopping. Membership needs a good credit score.Made by CREDFrom FreeLaunched 2018
Swiggy Instamart
Swiggy Instamart E-commerce and retailSwiggy Instamart is Swiggy's quick-commerce service, launched in 2020, delivering groceries and household items in minutes from dark stores.Made by SwiggyFrom Free app; delivery fees applyLaunched 2020
Blinkit
Blinkit E-commerce and retailBlinkit is the quick-commerce app that delivers groceries and more in about 10 minutes. Formerly Grofers, it was bought by Zomato (now Eternal) in 2022.Made by Eternal (Zomato)From Free app; delivery fees applyLaunched 2021
PhonePe app
PhonePe app Financial servicesThe PhonePe app is India's most-used UPI app, handling about half of UPI payments. It is free and also sells insurance and mutual funds.Made by PhonePeFrom FreeLaunched 2016
Zerodha Kite
Zerodha Kite Financial servicesKite is Zerodha's trading platform for stocks, futures and options. Equity delivery trades are free; intraday and F&O orders cost up to Rs 20.Made by ZerodhaFrom Free delivery; Rs 20 per F&O orderLaunched 2015
Arattai
Arattai Social media and internetArattai is Zoho's free messaging app, made in India. Its name means chat in Tamil, and it surged up app charts in 2025.Made by ZohoFrom FreeLaunched 2021
Zomato app
Zomato app E-commerce and retailThe Zomato app is India's largest food delivery app, run by Eternal. It also offers restaurant reviews and the Zomato Gold membership.Made by Eternal (Zomato)From Free app; delivery fees applyLaunched 2010
Zoho Mail
Zoho Mail Technology and softwareZoho Mail is Zoho's ad-free email service for businesses and individuals, with a free plan for small teams.Made by ZohoFrom Free plan; paid plansLaunched 2008