TradeIndia vs IndiaMART vs Starleads: an honest comparison
Membership plans, buy leads and contact lists side by side for Indian sellers.
By Saurabh Khatri · Published · 6 min read
Starleads wrote this comparison and is one of the services compared. Facts about TradeIndia and IndiaMART come from their own websites, checked on 18 October 2026; prices change, so check before you buy.
TradeIndia in short
TradeIndia is a B2B marketplace run by Infocom Network Private Limited, New Delhi. Sellers get a catalogue or mini-website, product listings, enquiries, badges and promotion; buyers post requirements, which TradeIndia calls buy leads or Trade Leads. It claims 1,19,27,984 registered users and "over 4.5 million verified and trusted TradeIndia sellers".
A buy lead shows the product, specification, quantity, city or state and date. The buyer's contact is masked, you sign in to see buy leads, and a "Contact Buyer Now" button opens an enquiry form. TradeIndia's pages don't say whether free members can see buyer contacts, or how many buy leads each package includes.
Membership packages run from INR 74,999 (SME Biz Connect) to INR 18,42,499 for domestic sellers, with international packages from USD 926.31. The cheapest includes a three-page catalogue with a showroom of up to 25 products and an enquiry form, domain booking and a basic SSL certificate. GST and the subscription length are not stated, and the offer price is valid till 31 October 2026. Registration is free ("Join Free"), though what a free account includes isn't described.
TradeIndia vs IndiaMART
Both are B2B marketplaces where buyers post requirements and sellers pay for packages. The differences on their own pages: IndiaMART's cheapest published package is Rs. 40,000 for one year, exclusive of taxes, against TradeIndia's INR 74,999 with GST and term unstated. IndiaMART says an opened BuyLead shows the buyer's name, number, email and address (if available); TradeIndia doesn't say what each package unlocks. IndiaMART claims 23.4 crore buyers, TradeIndia 1,19,27,984 registered users, counted differently. TradeIndia's cheapest package includes a catalogue website and domain booking. The practical test: register free on both and watch the enquiries in your category before paying either.
TradeIndia vs Starleads at a glance
TradeIndia's prices are as shown on its Membership Plans page on 18 October 2026.
| TradeIndia | Starleads | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | B2B marketplace: seller catalogues and buyers' requirements | Ready-made Excel contact lists of Indian businesses and professionals |
| What you get | A catalogue or mini-website, listings, enquiries and buy leads; badges and promotion on higher packages | Every business in the list in one file, with each field's coverage shown before you buy |
| How you pay | Membership packages in INR (domestic) or USD (international) | Once per list by UPI or bank transfer, confirmed by hand; no subscription or credits |
| Starting price | SME Biz Connect: INR 74,999; GST and term not stated | ₹499 a list; All-India bulk lists ₹1,999; no GST added |
| Free option | Free registration; what it includes isn't stated | 60 sample contacts on every list page; free Excel and PDF sample |
| How you get the data | My TradeIndia account, WhatsApp enquiry alerts (Premium), trade-alert emails, GetBizOnline app | Excel file in your account with an invoice; link valid 30 days |
| Best for | Manufacturers and suppliers who want a catalogue site and buyer enquiries | Outbound calls and emails to a chosen industry or area |
Where TradeIndia is the better choice
- Buyers with a stated need. A buy lead names the product, quantity and place, so the buyer is already in the market. A Starleads list is cold outreach.
- A web presence. Even the cheapest package includes a catalogue website, domain booking and an SSL certificate. Starleads gives you no listing or website.
- Promotion. Higher packages add TrustStamp, a "Made In India" tag, a sponsored banner, a Premium Seller tag and WhatsApp enquiry alerts.
- Buyers can find you. Once listed, your catalogue can bring enquiries while you work, without your team making a single call.
Where Starleads is the better choice
- You choose your buyers. If you know who buys from you, say exporters in Mumbai or distributors in Maharashtra, a list puts them in one file at once.
- A small, one-off cost. ₹499 a list, or ₹1,999 for a bulk All-India list, against a package from INR 74,999.
- A file you keep, to sort by city or PIN code, share among telecallers or load into a dialler.
- Refunds. Starleads gives a full refund before delivery, and a replacement or refund for a corrupt or materially different file reported within 7 days. TradeIndia's terms say refunds are at its discretion and membership charges aren't refunded on termination.
Lists that match TradeIndia's sellers and buyers:
- Exporters 1,90,701 contacts · 91% email · 68% mobile ₹1,999
- Manufacturing Companies 3,147 contacts · 17% email · 100% mobile ₹499
- Suppliers & Distributors 1,05,906 contacts · 31% email · 96% mobile ₹1,999
Combine industries and states in one file with the list builder.
Starleads' limits: the data is compiled from business directories and similar sources, so not every row has an email or a named person, and contact details change. You can't look up one named executive. Payment is by UPI or bank transfer only, confirmed by hand. There is no API or CRM integration, and the lists cover India only. Calls and SMS must follow TRAI's DND rules; see our DND check guide.
Other TradeIndia alternatives
IndiaMART is the marketplace TradeIndia is usually compared with, with free seller registration and packages from Rs. 40,000 a year plus taxes. See IndiaMART alternatives.
ExportersIndia publishes buy-lead counts per plan: from ₹24,000 a year plus GST with 6 buy leads a month, up to 50 on its ₹1,20,000 plan. See our ExportersIndia review.
Kompass is a global company directory claiming more than 59 million companies; KSales starts at 59 € a month. See Kompass alternatives.
For every kind of provider side by side, see the B2B data providers comparison.
Our verdict
TradeIndia suits manufacturers and suppliers who want a catalogue website and buyer enquiries, and can budget for a package from INR 74,999; compare it with IndiaMART by registering free on both first. If you would rather choose your buyers and call or email them yourself, a Starleads list does that for far less, without the website or the inbound enquiries.
Questions people ask
Is TradeIndia free?
Registration is free, but TradeIndia's pages don't describe what a free account includes. Paid membership starts at INR 74,999 for SME Biz Connect.
How much does TradeIndia membership cost?
Domestic packages run from INR 74,999 to INR 18,42,499, and international ones from USD 926.31 to USD 3,708.51. GST and subscription length are not stated.
Which is better, TradeIndia or IndiaMART?
Neither is better for every seller. IndiaMART's entry package is cheaper on published prices and it says what an opened BuyLead shows; TradeIndia's includes a catalogue website and domain. Test both with a free registration and pay for the one that brings enquiries in your category.
Who are TradeIndia's competitors?
IndiaMART and ExportersIndia are the closest B2B marketplaces, Justdial suits local customers, and Kompass is a global company directory. For outbound outreach instead of enquiries, ready-made contact lists such as Starleads.