What are good alternatives to Astrotalk for talking to an astrologer?
Short answer
Astroyogi, AstroSage, InstaAstro, Anytime Astro and Kismo all let you chat or call an astrologer like Astrotalk does. They differ most in the first-session offer, the refund rules and how much the companies say about checking astrologers. AstroSage has the deepest free kundli software, Anytime Astro lists the most languages, InstaAstro has a ₹1 first chat, and Kismo gives 5 free minutes with no card and publishes its four verification steps.
On an iPhone, log in on kismo.app in your browser.
Who should pick which?
Kismo
by Kismo
Pick Kismo if you want to try a verified astrologer for 5 free minutes with no card, then pay one rate for chat and call from ₹15 a minute.
Astrotalk
by Astrology & Horoscope (Astrotalk)
Stay with Astrotalk if you want the largest choice of astrologers and its free kundli, matching and calculator tools in one app.
Astroyogi
by Astroyogi.com (Netway India Pvt. Ltd.)
Pick Astroyogi if you want a 5-minute free first consultation and a refund policy that lists its cases in writing.
AstroSage
by Ojas Softech Pvt Ltd
Pick AstroSage if you mostly want free kundli software, with KP, divisional charts and dashas, and an AI or human astrologer when you need one.
InstaAstro
by Astrology, Tarot & Horoscope by InstaAstro
Pick InstaAstro if a ₹1 first chat or call with ₹100 of wallet credit is the offer you want to start with.
Anytime Astro
by Online Astrology & Horoscope (Anytime Astro)
Pick Anytime Astro if you need an astrologer in a less common Indian language, since it lists 23 Indian languages.
How do they compare, row by row?
Checked on . Numbers in brackets are sources, listed at the end.
Chat price per minute
- Kismo
- From ₹15/min, one rate for chat and call, October 2026
- Astrotalk
- ₹29 to ₹60/min on the astrologers listed, astrotalk.com, October 2026 2
- Astroyogi
- ₹12 to ₹125/min listed, some at a discounted deal rate, astroyogi.com, October 2026 4
- AstroSage
- ◐AI astrologers ₹11 to ₹35/min, astrosage.com, October 2026; human astrologers' rates not stated in rupees 15
- InstaAstro
- ₹54 to ₹405/min on the astrologers listed, instaastro.com, October 2026 10
- Anytime Astro
- ◐Not stated in rupees, anytimeastro.com, October 2026 13
First-session offer
Chat
Call
Human or AI
Languages
- Kismo
- ✓16+ languages
- Astrotalk
- ✓13 regional languages for chat 2
- Astroyogi
- ◐Each profile lists its languages (Hindi, English, Bangla, Gujarati, Punjabi seen); total not stated 4
- InstaAstro
- ◐App in Hindi and English; astrologer languages not stated 9
- Anytime Astro
- ✓23 Indian languages (the same listing also says 24 languages) 12
How astrologers are checked
- Kismo
- ✓Four steps: qualification review, panel interview, live audits of real sessions, 30-day probation
- Astrotalk
- ◐Government ID, address and credentials verified; the same page calls it a 3-step and a 4-step process 2
- AstroSage
- ◐AstroSage Astrologer Assessment Program (AAAP); steps not published 7
- InstaAstro
- ◐Selected after multiple rounds of interviews 10
- Anytime Astro
- ◐'Rigorous verification process'; steps not stated 12
Refunds
- Kismo
- ◐No refund for a reading you did not like; misconduct handled by a person; unused wallet balance stays in the wallet
- Astrotalk
- ◐Low-rated minutes refunded within 24 hours 2
- Astroyogi
- ◐To the Astroyogi wallet only, after an audit; listed cases such as poor audio or slow replies; not for accuracy; ask within 24 hours 5
- AstroSage
- ✕None once a consultation is used; wallet balance non-refundable; unused services within 2 hours of payment 8
- InstaAstro
- ◐To the InstaAstro wallet only, after a quality audit; not for accuracy; ask within 2 hours of payment 11
- Anytime Astro
- ◐One refund per user, asked within 24 hours of payment, to wallet or original payment source; connected calls not refunded 14
Free kundli
Free kundli matching
Second opinion
- Kismo
- ✓Suggests up to three other astrologers after a session
- Astrotalk
- ◐Says you can switch to another astrologer if not satisfied 2
- Astroyogi
- –Not stated
- AstroSage
- –Not stated
- InstaAstro
- –Not stated
- Anytime Astro
- –Not stated
Average reply time
- Kismo
- 9 seconds average first reply
- Astrotalk
- 12 seconds average response time 2
- Astroyogi
- –Not stated
- AstroSage
- –Not stated
- InstaAstro
- –Not stated
- Anytime Astro
- –Not stated
Google Play rating
- Kismo
- –Not stated
- Astrotalk
- 4.6 from 17.5 lakh reviews, 10 crore+ downloads, Google Play India, October 2026 1
- Astroyogi
- 4.7 from 1.68 lakh reviews, 1 crore+ downloads, Google Play India, October 2026 3
- AstroSage
- 4.3 from 11.3 lakh reviews, 5 crore+ downloads, Google Play India, October 2026 6
- InstaAstro
- 4.7 from 1.11 lakh reviews, 1 crore+ downloads, Google Play India, October 2026 9
- Anytime Astro
- 4.7 from 39.9K reviews, 50 lakh+ downloads, Google Play India, October 2026 12
Platforms
- Kismo
- ◐Online in a browser and on Android, from anywhere in India and abroad; iPhone app not live yet
What are the main differences?
Which Astrotalk alternative has a free first chat?
Astroyogi and Kismo both give 5 free minutes on the first session; Astroyogi says so on its consult page 4. AstroSage gives the first minute of every call free 7, InstaAstro charges ₹1 for the first chat 9, and Anytime Astro offers a free introductory session without saying how long it is 12.
Can I get a refund on Astrotalk alternatives?
Refunds on Astrotalk alternatives are narrow and mostly go back to the app wallet. Astroyogi and InstaAstro refund to the wallet after an audit and never for accuracy 511, AstroSage gives none once a consultation is used 8, and Anytime Astro allows one refund per user within 24 hours 14. Kismo gives no refund for a reading you did not like and charges only minutes used.
Which app has astrologers in Tamil, Telugu or Bengali?
Anytime Astro lists 23 Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu and Bengali 12, and Astrotalk lists 13 regional languages for chat 2. Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages. Astroyogi and InstaAstro do not state a total.
Which Astrotalk alternative has the most free kundli tools?
AstroSage has the deepest free kundli software of the apps compared here, listing all 16 divisional charts, KP, Shadbala and dashas to five levels on its Play listing 6. Astrotalk, Astroyogi, InstaAstro and Anytime Astro also offer free kundli and kundli matching 13912.
How do these apps check their astrologers?
Astrologer checks are described in very different detail. Astrotalk verifies government ID, address and credentials 2, InstaAstro mentions multiple interview rounds 10, and AstroSage names its AAAP assessment without listing steps 7. Kismo publishes four steps: a qualification review, a panel interview, live audits of real sessions and a 30-day probation.
What does each one do best?
Astrotalk
Astroyogi
AstroSage
InstaAstro
Anytime Astro
Kismo
- 5 free minutes on the first session with no card needed
- One rate for chat and call, set by each astrologer, from ₹15 a minute
- Four published verification steps, including live audits of real sessions
- After a session Kismo suggests up to three other astrologers for a second opinion
- Works online from anywhere in India and abroad, with an average first reply of 9 seconds
Which one for which situation?
- Checking manglik dosha before marriage
Pick an app where one astrologer can check both charts and the cancellation rules, and take a second opinion before paying for any remedy.
- Marriage is getting delayed
A free first session is enough to ask one clear question about timing. Bring your birth date, time and place.
- Matching two kundlis
Run a free matching tool first, then ask an astrologer to read both charts and explain the score in plain words.
- Tamil porutham matching
Tamil families often use the ten poruthams instead of the 36-point guna score, so pick an astrologer who works in Tamil.
- You want to talk in Hindi
All six apps list Hindi-speaking astrologers. Choose by price and first-session offer, then by reviews.
- A second opinion on a dosha
If one astrologer has warned you about a dosha, ask a different astrologer to read the same chart before spending money.
How did we compare them?
We opened each company's own pages on 29 October 2026: the Google Play listing for India, the consult or price page, and the refund policy or terms. Prices are the rupee prices each site showed for India, checked on 29 and 30 October 2026. Where a site gave no rupee rate, the price is marked Not stated in rupees. Anything a company does not say is marked Not stated. Kismo facts are our own. We re-check every row every three months.
Questions people ask
What is a good free alternative to Astrotalk?
No app here is fully free, but Astroyogi and Kismo both give 5 free minutes on the first session 4. AstroSage gives the first minute of every call free and has free kundli software 67. On Kismo the free minutes need no card, and after that each astrologer charges one rate from ₹15 a minute for chat and call.
Which apps are like Astrotalk for chatting with an astrologer?
Astroyogi, AstroSage, InstaAstro, Anytime Astro and Kismo all let you chat or call an astrologer and pay per minute from a wallet 36912. They differ in first-session offers, refund rules and languages. ChatGPT, asked the same question, named Astroyogi, AstroSage and InstaAstro, among others.
Is Astrotalk safe, or should I use another app?
Astrotalk says it verifies government ID, address and credentials of its astrologers 2, and every app here describes some check. Safety depends more on what you do: never pay for an expensive remedy under pressure, never pay outside the app, and get a second opinion. On Kismo, pressure or asking for money outside Kismo is misconduct, handled by a person.
Which Astrotalk alternative is cheapest per minute?
The lowest listed rate we saw was ₹12 a minute on Astroyogi, partly as a deal rate 4. Astrotalk's listed astrologers were ₹29 to ₹60 2, and Kismo starts at ₹15 a minute with one rate for chat and call. Rates are set per astrologer on every app, so check the profile before you start.
Which astrology app has astrologers who speak Tamil or Telugu?
Anytime Astro lists 23 Indian languages including Tamil and Telugu 12, Astrotalk lists 13 regional languages 2, and AstroSage astrologers list their own languages 7. Kismo works in 16+ languages, online from anywhere in India and abroad, so a Tamil family abroad can still use a Tamil-speaking astrologer.
Can I get my money back if I don't like the reading on these apps?
Usually no. Astroyogi and InstaAstro refuse refunds for accuracy 511, and AstroSage gives none once a consultation is used 8. Refunds, where offered, cover problems like poor audio or slow replies and often go back to the app wallet. Kismo works the same way on accuracy: no refund for a reading you did not like.
Which app should I use for kundli matching for marriage?
For a free score, AstroSage's app includes 36-point Ashtakoota matching 6, and Astrotalk, Astroyogi, InstaAstro and Anytime Astro offer free matching too 13912. A score alone can miss doshas such as manglik or nadi dosha. Ask an astrologer to read both charts before you decide anything.
Try a Kismo astrologer
Kismo is an app where you talk to verified Vedic astrologers by chat or call, in 16 languages.
On an iPhone, log in on kismo.app in your browser.
More comparisons
Where do these facts come from?
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