Hinduism is pantheistic, involves many complex rituals and a caste system. Buddhism is atheistic, involves very few rituals and does not have a caste system.
And the Jains... well, it's a bit like Buddhism but obviously not the same thing.
HInduism is considered the oldest religion, and encompasses all strata of society. Jainism is based upon 24 principle beliefs of Hinduism and was set up as a scholarly hierarchy.
Buddhism is a Philosophy of Wisdom, based or derived from the scriptures of Hinduism sans Deity worship, considered superfluous to the intellectual pursuit and application of the tenets.
Buddhism is by far superior in its substance of followers of the three with advocates all over the world.
What Is The Difference Between Jainism, Buddhism, & Hinduism?
