Best free made-in-India AI tools
AI products built by India-based teams that you can start using for free — from Indian-language LLMs to GST invoicing and WhatsApp automation. These tend to score highest on data residency, rupee billing and Indian-language support.
Top free pick by India-readiness
Indian-language LLMs, speech and translation, hosted in India
| Tool | India score | Free plan | Paid from | GST invoice | Indian languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarvam AI | 7/7 | Free tier | Free tier available | Yes | 10 |
| Zoho Zia | 7/7 | Free tier | from ₹800/mo | Yes | 1 |
| Refrens | 7/7 | Free tier | from ₹100/mo | Yes | 1 |
| Gupshup | 7/7 | Free tier | Free tier available | Yes | 7 |
| Krutrim | 7/7 | Free tier | Free tier available | Yes | 7 |
| Murf AI | 2/7 | Free tier | from $19/mo | No | 3 |
| Writesonic | 2/7 | Free tier | from $16/mo | No | 1 |
Sarvam AI
Chatbots & assistants · Translation & languages
Indian-language LLMs, speech and translation, hosted in India
Zoho Zia
Productivity · Sales
AI across Zoho CRM, Books, Desk and Writer — with an India data centre
Refrens
Accounting & finance · Productivity
GST invoicing and accounting for Indian freelancers and SMBs
Gupshup
WhatsApp & conversational commerce · Customer support
One of India's largest WhatsApp BSPs, now with AI agents
Krutrim
Chatbots & assistants · Translation & languages
Ola's Indian-language AI assistant and India-hosted GPU cloud
Murf AI
Audio & voice · Video generation
Text-to-speech and voice cloning from an Indian-founded team
Writesonic
Writing & content · Marketing & SEO
AI writing, SEO and chat from an Indian-founded startup
Best free made-in-India AI tools — FAQ
- Are these free made-in-india ai tools completely free?
- 0 of the 7 are fully free. The rest run a free tier with monthly usage limits and paid plans above it — each tool page lists the cap and the upgrade price. A time-limited free trial is not counted as free here.
- Which free made-in-india ai tools is best for an Indian business?
- On the AIproducts.in India-readiness checklist, Sarvam AI ranks first among the free made-in-india ai tools listed here (7/7). "Best" depends on the job — the table on this page compares all 7 on GST invoicing, INR pricing and Indian-language support.
- Do these free AI tools provide a GST invoice?
- 5 of the 7 can raise a GST-compliant invoice (usually on a paid plan), so the spend is claimable as input tax credit once you upgrade. Confirm the GSTIN on the invoice with the vendor.
- Can I use these free made-in-india ai tools in Indian languages?
- 7 of the 7 have first-class support for at least one Indian language, and 7 are made-in-India products. Each tool page lists the exact languages covered.
The weekly India AI-products brief
Five new AI products, one India use-case teardown, and any pricing or GST changes worth knowing. No spam.