Head to head · HRMS software
Keka HR vs HRSaathi
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Keka HR rates highest.
Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.
| Compare | Keka HR | HRSaathi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | HRMS software | Employee self-service (ESS) software |
| Vendor | Keka Technologies | Skysoft IT Services Pvt Ltd |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, Telangana | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | ₹6,999/mo | ₹450/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2015 | — |
| Best for | Small business, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Keka HR: pros & cons
- +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked hrms software options in our catalogue
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −No permanently free plan
Key features
- Employee database and documents
- Attendance with biometric and geo check-in
- Leave policies and holidays by location
- Payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
- Onboarding and exit workflows
- Performance reviews and OKRs
HRSaathi: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +One of the top-ranked employee self-service (ess) software options in our catalogue
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
Key features
- Payslips and Form 16 download
- Investment declaration and proof upload
- Leave and attendance regularisation
- Reimbursement claims
- Profile and bank-detail updates with approval
- HR helpdesk and policy documents
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Keka HR or HRSaathi?+
Keka HR scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. HRSaathi has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Keka HR cheaper than HRSaathi?+
Keka HR starts at ₹6,999/mo and HRSaathi at ₹450/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Keka HR to HRSaathi?+
Most hrms software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.