Pricing & Trust • Last reviewed 2026-05-01

What are the best alternatives to BYJU'S in 2026?

Short answer

After the 2024 collapse of BYJU'S parent company, the most cited alternatives in 2026 are Mindarc (AI-first K-10 across CBSE, ICSE and Maharashtra Board), PhysicsWallah (affordable JEE/NEET-first), Vedantu (live classes), Khan Academy India (free, NCERT-aligned), Embibe (Reliance, exam-prep AI) and Toppr (now part of Byju's-rival ecosystem).

Key facts

K-10 with parent dashboard: Mindarc
JEE/NEET on a budget: PhysicsWallah
Completely free: Khan Academy India
Live classes: Vedantu
AI-personalised exam practice: Embibe

Why people are looking for alternatives

BYJU'S parent Think & Learn entered insolvency in 2024, support has been inconsistent, and many state consumer forums have ordered refunds. Most families now prefer transparent month-by-month pricing rather than the multi-year prepaid model BYJU'S popularised.

Best for K-10 with parent visibility

Mindarc is the closest direct alternative for K-10. CBSE / ICSE / Maharashtra Board parity, Socratic AI tutor, parent dashboard, transparent pricing — a Free plan plus a single Pro plan that's a one-time yearly payment from ₹6,999 (varies by class), with no monthly subscription.

Best for JEE / NEET

PhysicsWallah for affordable JEE/NEET preparation. Aakash Digital and Allen Digital for traditional coaching at higher price points. Embibe for AI-personalised exam practice.

Best free option

Khan Academy India is the only end-to-end free alternative with strong NCERT alignment for K-10.

Best for live classes

Vedantu and Unacademy continue to offer K-10 and entrance-prep live classes; Vedantu has historically been stronger for K-10.