₹49/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹1/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹50/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best HRAPP alternatives in India (2026)
HRAPP is a hrms software product from HRAPP, Chennai, priced at ₹50/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 16 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to HRAPP are sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo), Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo), Nitso HRMS (₹40/mo) and Ubihrm (₹40/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a HRAPP alternative
Cost
HRAPP starts at ₹50/mo. 6 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
HRAPP alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches HRAPP'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | HRAPP (current) | ₹50/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Zimyo Payroll | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Superworks | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 9 |  Timelabs | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Swingvy | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 HRAPP alternatives in detail
2. Zimyo Payroll
Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹10/mo higher (₹60/mo vs ₹50/mo)
3. uKnowva HRMS
Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹50/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹50/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹10/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹50/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹10/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹50/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹10/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹50/mo)
7. Zoho People Plus
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Bundled HR suite with recruit, payroll and expense.
₹300/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹250/mo higher (₹300/mo vs ₹50/mo)
Key features
- Job requisitions
- Candidate management
- Recruitment automation and analytics (Enterprise)
- Employee records
- Onboarding and offboarding
8. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹1,750/mo higher (₹1,800/mo vs ₹50/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹10/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹50/mo)
Key features
- Biometric and FaceKiosk integration
- Mobile attendance with geo-fencing, selfie and face recognition
- Shift rosters and overtime
- Statutory payroll compliance
- Employee self service
10. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with HRAPP
- Starts ₹5,950/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹50/mo)
HRAPP alternatives by what you need
How to choose a HRAPP 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.
HRAPP alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to HRAPP in 2026?+
The closest matches to HRAPP on App Advisor are sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo), Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HRAPP, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to HRAPP?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to HRAPP has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to HRAPP?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nitso HRMS starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹50/mo for HRAPP. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to HRAPP?+
Yes. 16 alternatives are built in India, including sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo), Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
HRAPP vs sumHR Payroll: which is better?+
sumHR Payroll is the closest match to HRAPP in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹1/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹50/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these HRAPP alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category HRAPP also covers, and HRAPP'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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