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Best HRStop alternatives in India (2026)

HRStop is a hrms software product from HRStop, New Delhi, priced at ₹60/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to HRStop are Timelabs (₹40/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo), Zimyo Payroll (₹60/mo) and uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo). Zoho People is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.

Why businesses look for a HRStop alternative

There is no free plan

HRStop has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

HRStop starts at ₹60/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

HRStop alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches HRStop's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
HRStop logoHRStop (current)₹60/moNoWebYes4.5/5
1Timelabs logoTimelabs₹40/moNoWebYes4.7/5
2sumHR logosumHR₹49/moNoWebYes4.7/5
3Zimyo logoZimyo₹60/moNoWebYes4.6/5
4Zimyo Payroll logoZimyo Payroll₹60/moNoWebYes4.5/5
5uKnowva HRMS logouKnowva HRMS₹100/moNoWebYes4.6/5
6sumHR Payroll logosumHR Payroll₹49/moNoWebYes4.5/5
7HRAPP logoHRAPP₹50/moNoWebYes4.4/5
8Keka HR logoKeka HR₹6,999/moNoWebYes4.7/5
9Qandle logoQandle₹2,450/moNoWebYes4.6/5
10Nitso HRMS logoNitso HRMS₹40/moNoWebYes4.5/5
11Ubihrm logoUbihrm₹40/moNoWebYes4.4/5
12Superworks logoSuperworks₹40/moNoWebYes4.4/5
13Zoho People Plus logoZoho People Plus₹300/moNoWebYes4.7/5
14Zoho People logoZoho People₹48/moYesWebYes4.8/5
15Asanify logoAsanify₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.4/5
16247HRM logo247HRM₹8,999/moNoWebYes4.3/5
17Kredily logoKredilyFree planYesWebYes4.7/5
18Paybooks logoPaybooks₹1,800/moNoWebYes4.7/5
19Saral PayPack logoSaral PayPack₹6,000/moNoWebYes4.6/5
20Marg Payroll logoMarg Payroll₹5,400/moNoWebYes4.6/5

Top 10 HRStop alternatives in detail

Timelabs logo

1. Timelabs

Timelabs (Cutting Edge) · Jaipur · HRMS software · 4.7/5

Attendance, payroll and HRMS.

₹40/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/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
sumHR logo

2. sumHR

sumHR · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.7/5

HRMS with attendance, payroll and performance for SMEs.

₹49/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹11/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹60/mo)
Zimyo logo

3. Zimyo

Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.6/5

HRMS and payroll with employee benefits for SMEs.

₹60/mo

Free trial

Key features

  • Employee database and document management
  • Policy library and configurable workflows
  • Roles and permissions
  • Transfer and probation tracking
  • Employee self-service with mobile apps
uKnowva HRMS logo

5. uKnowva HRMS

Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5

HRMS with social intranet and payroll.

₹100/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹40/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹60/mo)
sumHR Payroll logo

6. sumHR Payroll

sumHR · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Payroll with PF, ESI and TDS in sumHR.

₹49/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹11/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹60/mo)
HRAPP logo

7. HRAPP

HRAPP · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.4/5

HR and payroll for SMEs in Chennai.

₹50/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹10/mo cheaper (₹50/mo vs ₹60/mo)
Keka HR logo

8. 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 HRStop

  • Starts ₹6,939/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹60/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
Qandle logo

9. Qandle

Qandle · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.6/5

HR platform with payroll, expense and performance.

₹2,450/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹2,390/mo higher (₹2,450/mo vs ₹60/mo)

Key features

  • Salary calculation and processing with unlimited salary components
  • One-click payslip generation
  • Full and final settlement
  • Direct bank transfers
  • Batch-wise and bank-wise payment processing
Nitso HRMS logo

10. Nitso HRMS

Nitso Technologies · New Delhi · HRMS software · 4.5/5

HR and payroll for SMEs.

₹40/mo

Free trial

Compared with HRStop

  • Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/mo)

HRStop alternatives by what you need

How to choose a HRStop 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.

HRStop alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to HRStop in 2026?+

The closest matches to HRStop on App Advisor are Timelabs (₹40/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HRStop, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to HRStop?+

Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People (₹48/mo), Kredily (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to HRStop?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Timelabs starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹60/mo for HRStop. Zoho People also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to HRStop?+

Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including Timelabs (₹40/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

HRStop vs Timelabs: which is better?+

Timelabs is the closest match to HRStop in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these HRStop alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category HRStop also covers, and HRStop'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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