₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹1,400/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Deel alternatives in India (2026)
Deel is a hrms software product from Deel, San Francisco, priced at ₹4,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 17 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Deel are Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Gusto (₹3,000/mo), Paybooks (₹1,800/mo) and Keka Payroll (₹6,999/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹100/month.
Why businesses look for a Deel alternative
Cost
Deel starts at ₹4,000/mo. 17 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Deel is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Reported limitation
$599/employee/month for EOR is a real, recurring cost that is often larger than the software spend Indian buyers are used to.
Reported limitation
Contractor of Record at $325/month is a steep jump from $49 contractor management, and the difference is legal risk transfer rather than features.
Reported limitation
Global Payroll pricing is not published, so the own-entity route still requires a sales conversation.
Deel alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Deel'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Deel (current) | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 5 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Deel 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 Deel
- Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹4,000/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
4. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹2,200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹2,999/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹500/mo cheaper (₹3,500/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹1,600/mo cheaper (₹2,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹3,000/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
9. Paybooks Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹2,200/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹2,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deel
- Starts ₹1,200/mo cheaper (₹2,800/mo vs ₹4,000/mo)
Deel alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Deel 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.
Deel alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Deel in 2026?+
The closest matches to Deel on App Advisor are Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Gusto (₹3,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Deel, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Deel?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Deel has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Deel?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, uKnowva HRMS starts lowest at ₹100/mo, compared with ₹4,000/mo for Deel. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Deel?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Paybooks (₹1,800/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Deel vs Marg Payroll: which is better?+
Marg Payroll is the closest match to Deel in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1,400/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs ₹4,000/mo); Built in India (New Delhi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Deel alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Deel also covers, and Deel'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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