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Employee self-service (ESS) software · Alternatives
AlexisHR is an employee self-service (ess) software product from AlexisHR AB, Stockholm, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 14 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to AlexisHR are HRSaathi (₹450/mo), SmartHR (On request), Paycom (On request), HR WORKS (On request) and Workforce.com (On request). HRSaathi is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹49/month.
The price isn't published
AlexisHR AB quotes AlexisHR per organisation. 5 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
There is no free plan
AlexisHR has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
AlexisHR is built in Sweden. 14 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
AlexisHR does not list an Android app. 3 alternatives do.
Ranked by how closely each product matches AlexisHR'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | AlexisHR (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 |  HRSaathi | ₹450/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  SmartHR | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Paycom | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  HR WORKS | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 5 |  Workforce.com | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 6 |  HR Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 7 |  Ciphr | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 8 |  Darwinbox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Payboy | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 10 |  PeopleStrong | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  HRMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Pocket HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  HROne | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Spine HR | On request | No | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  factoHR | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  greytHR | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 19 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Skysoft IT Services Pvt Ltd · Lucknow · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.7/5
HRMS for Indian startups and SMEs with attendance, leave, employee records, documents and self-service tools. | employee-self-service
₹450/mo
Free plan available
Compared with AlexisHR
SmartHR · Coimbatore · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.3/5
White-label HR, payroll, attendance and leave platform that businesses can buy ready-made or have customised. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
Compared with AlexisHR
Paycom Software · Oklahoma City · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5
HR and payroll software in a single database, including Beti automated payroll and employee self-service. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
HRworks GmbH · Freiburg · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4/5
HR software for SMEs covering personnel admin, absence, time recording, travel expenses and payroll interfaces. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
Workforce.com · Chicago · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 3.9/5
Workforce management software for employee scheduling, time and attendance, HR and payroll. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
HR Cloud · El Segundo · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4/5
HR platform for frontline teams connecting onboarding, core HR, engagement and payroll. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
Ciphr Limited · Reading · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5
HR and payroll platform for UK organisations with employee records, absence, performance and employee self-service. | employee-self-service
On request
Free trial
Darwinbox · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HCM platform born in India and used across Asia.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with AlexisHR
Key features
Payboy · Singapore · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 3.9/5
Singapore HRMS for payroll, leave, attendance and scheduling, with a mobile app for employee check-in. | employee-self-service
On request
Free trial
Compared with AlexisHR
PeopleStrong · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HR tech and payroll platform.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with AlexisHR
Key features
The closest matches to AlexisHR on App Advisor are HRSaathi (₹450/mo), SmartHR (On request), Paycom (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match AlexisHR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: HRSaathi (₹450/mo), greytHR (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Among alternatives that publish a price, sumHR starts lowest at ₹49/mo. HRSaathi also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 14 alternatives are built in India, including HRSaathi (₹450/mo), SmartHR (On request), Darwinbox (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HRSaathi is the closest match to AlexisHR in our catalogue. Key differences: Has a free plan — AlexisHR does not; Publishes a price (₹450/mo); AlexisHR is quote-only; Built in India (Lucknow). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in employee self-service (ess) software or a category AlexisHR also covers, and AlexisHR AB'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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