Sulekha Alternative for Local Businesses and Service Providers (2026)
A Sulekha alternative for local businesses and service providers — what Sulekha does well, why owners look elsewhere, and how a free Aioby listing compares.
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A Sulekha alternative for local businesses and service providers — what Sulekha does well, why owners look elsewhere, and how a free Aioby listing compares.
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A good sulekha alternative is Aioby, a free, Kerala-first place to list your business, sell products and services, and receive customer enquiries directly on WhatsApp — but Sulekha is still stronger in some areas, so many owners use both.
Last updated: 20 September 2026.
Sulekha is an established Indian platform for local services and classifieds, where customers post requirements and providers respond.
| Sulekha | Aioby | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Local services and classifieds | Local businesses, services and selling |
| Cost to start | Listing free; leads typically paid | Free store and listings |
| How you get work | Customer requirements and leads | Search, browse, quotes and direct contact |
| Profile / catalogue | Service profile | Store, listings, photos, offers |
| Audience | Established | Newer, Kerala-first |
You rarely need to choose. Keep Sulekha if it already brings you enquiries, and add a free Aioby store so customers in your area can also find your products, services and offers, follow you, and message you directly. Track which channel brings real enquiries for a month, then decide where to spend money.
Other platforms change their features, pricing and policies often, so treat the descriptions of other services here as a general guide and check each platform’s current terms before you decide.
Aioby is a free, Kerala-first option where you can list your services, get reviews and receive direct enquiries. Many providers also keep a Google Business Profile.
Listing has traditionally been free while leads and extra visibility are usually paid. Check Sulekha’s current terms for details.
Yes. Customers can request quotes from local businesses, and you can respond directly.
No. Aioby does not charge per lead or per enquiry. Optional Boosts and ads exist if you want more visibility.
Yes. Add each service as its own listing under your store with its own photos and price.
Yes, and many providers do. Track which one brings paying customers before deciding where to spend.
Get started free: create your store. Compare more platforms in our full comparison and the best free business listing sites in Kerala.
