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by Tech4billion Media
Made in IndiaFreeChingari is an Indian social app by Bengaluru-based Tech4billion Media, launched in 2018 and surging after the 2020 TikTok ban. 110M+ Google Play downloads with content in 20+ Indian languages. Since a June 2023 pivot its centre of gravity is paid private live streaming and live audio rooms rather than short video — the Play listing is now titled 'Chingari - Live & Audio Room'. Free to download; coins, virtual gifts and paid live sessions fund it. Its GARI crypto token is effectively defunct.
by VerSe Innovation (Dailyhunt)
Made in IndiaFreeJosh is a Bengaluru-built social video app by VerSe Innovation (parent of Dailyhunt), launched June 2020 after India banned TikTok. 290M+ Google Play installs across 12 Indian languages. It began as a short-video platform but now leads with paid 1:1 live calls and chat — the Play listing is titled 'Josh - Live Calls & Chat'. Free to download, with paid per-minute calls. Usage has fallen sharply since 2023 and parent VerSe cut about 30% of staff in May 2025.
by Mohalla Tech Pvt Ltd
Made in IndiaFreeMoj is the short-video app by Mohalla Tech Pvt Ltd (Bengaluru), the Indian company behind ShareChat. Launched in 2020 as a TikTok alternative after India's ban, it offers regional-language content in 15+ Indian languages — comedy, dance, lip-sync, short dramas, devotional, cooking. Built-in editor (filters, effects, green-screen, voiceovers) plus licensed Bollywood and regional music. Moj For Creators (MFC) program and brand deals. Free.
Chingari is a Made in India short video app that serves as a powerful Indian alternative to YouTube Shorts. As a Swadeshi app, it supports India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative while delivering world-class features.
Your data stays within India
Indian timezone assistance
Optimized for Indian market
YouTube Shorts is a widely-used short video platform globally. However, Indian businesses and individuals are increasingly choosing Made in India apps like Chingari and Josh as their preferred Indian alternative to YouTube Shorts.
These Swadeshi apps are developed by Indian companies—Tech4billion Media, VerSe Innovation (Dailyhunt)—offering competitive features while ensuring your data sovereignty, local customer support, and contributing to India's digital economy.
Discover 235+ Made in India software alternatives and support the Swadeshi movement.