On request
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Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Chennai)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best ADP Workforce Now alternatives in India (2026)
ADP Workforce Now is a hrms software product from ADP, Roseland, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 12 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to ADP Workforce Now are Ramco HCM (On request), Wallet HR (On request), Officenet HRMS (On request), Craze (On request) and Pocket HRMS Payroll (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,800/month.
Why businesses look for a ADP Workforce Now alternative
The price isn't published
ADP quotes ADP Workforce Now per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
Indian support and GST
ADP Workforce Now is built in United States. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
ADP Workforce Now alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches ADP Workforce Now's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ADP Workforce Now (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Ramco HCM | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Wallet HR | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Officenet HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Craze | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Pocket HRMS Payroll | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Tally Payroll | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Excelity Global (Ceridian) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Allsec | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Aparajitha | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Ceridian Dayforce | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Quess Payroll | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Paychex | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  UKG | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Paylocity | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Papaya Global | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  ZingHR Payroll | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Hibob Payroll | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Cezanne HR | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Talenta | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 20 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 ADP Workforce Now alternatives in detail
2. Wallet HR
Crystal HR & Security Solutions · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.4/5
HRMS and payroll for mid-size companies.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Chennai)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Mumbai)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Mumbai)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
7. Excelity Global (Ceridian)
Excelity Global · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Managed payroll for Asia Pacific.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Chennai)
9. Aparajitha
Aparajitha Corporate Services · Madurai · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Labour law compliance and payroll services.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with ADP Workforce Now
- Built in India (Madurai)
On request
Quote-based
ADP Workforce Now alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than ADP Workforce Now
Indian alternatives to ADP Workforce Now
How to choose a ADP Workforce Now alternative
- Start with payroll. If the statutory side is wrong, nothing else matters — ask the vendor to run a live payroll for a sample employee in your state and show you the PF, ESI and PT calculations.
- Next, check how attendance actually reaches the system. Biometric device integration, geo-tagged mobile check-in and shift rostering are three very different problems, and most vendors are strong at one and weak at the others.
- Finally, look at what happens at scale. Many Indian HRMS products are priced per employee per month with a floor of fifty or a hundred employees, which makes them expensive for a twenty-person team and cheap for a five-hundred-person one.
ADP Workforce Now alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to ADP Workforce Now in 2026?+
The closest matches to ADP Workforce Now on App Advisor are Ramco HCM (On request), Wallet HR (On request), Officenet HRMS (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match ADP Workforce Now, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to ADP Workforce Now?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to ADP Workforce Now has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to ADP Workforce Now?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Paybooks starts lowest at ₹1,800/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to ADP Workforce Now?+
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Ramco HCM (On request), Wallet HR (On request), Officenet HRMS (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
ADP Workforce Now vs Ramco HCM: which is better?+
Ramco HCM is the closest match to ADP Workforce Now in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these ADP Workforce Now alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category ADP Workforce Now also covers, and ADP's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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