₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹2,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Busy Payroll alternatives in India (2026)
Busy Payroll is a hrms software product from Busy Infotech, New Delhi, priced at ₹9,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 11 are built in India, and 20 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Busy Payroll are Keka Payroll (₹6,999/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (₹1,800/mo) and Keka HR (₹6,999/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Busy Payroll alternative
Cost
Busy Payroll starts at ₹9,000/mo. 20 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Busy Payroll alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Busy Payroll'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Busy Payroll (current) | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  247HRM | ₹8,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Busy Payroll alternatives in detail
2. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹3,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹3,600/mo cheaper (₹5,400/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
4. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹7,200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
5. Keka HR
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹2,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
Key features
- Org structure and dynamic employee profiles
- Documents, letters and e-signature (Keka Sign)
- Onboarding, pre-boarding and exit with exit surveys
- Asset tracking and travel desk
- Custom roles, workflow automation, custom reports
6. Paybooks Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹7,200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹4,000/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
Key features
- Employer of Record hiring through Deel-owned entities
- Contractor of Record with classification liability taken on by Deel
- US PEO (co-employment) for American staff
- Immigration / mobility support (Deel Mobility)
- Deel Global Payroll for companies with their own local entities (150+ countries, vendor-stated)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹6,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
Key features
- Unlimited payroll runs per month with no charge for off-cycle payrolls
- Federal, state and local tax filings and payments
- Payroll on AutoPilot for recurring runs
- Multiple pay rates and pay schedules
- Direct deposit or printable checks
9. 247HRM
Interbiz Solutions LLP · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Indian HR and payroll suite automating attendance and PF, ESI, PT, LWF and TDS compliance.
₹8,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹1/mo cheaper (₹8,999/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Busy Payroll
- Starts ₹5,500/mo cheaper (₹3,500/mo vs ₹9,000/mo)
Busy Payroll alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Busy Payroll
Indian alternatives to Busy Payroll
How to choose a Busy Payroll 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.
Busy Payroll alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Busy Payroll in 2026?+
The closest matches to Busy Payroll on App Advisor are Keka Payroll (₹6,999/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Busy Payroll, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Busy Payroll?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Busy Payroll has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Busy Payroll?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, uKnowva HRMS starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹9,000/mo for Busy Payroll. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Busy Payroll?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Keka Payroll (₹6,999/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Busy Payroll vs Keka Payroll: which is better?+
Keka Payroll is the closest match to Busy Payroll in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹2,001/mo cheaper (₹6,999/mo vs ₹9,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Busy Payroll alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Busy Payroll also covers, and Busy Infotech'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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