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Keka HR is a hrms software product from Keka Technologies, Hyderabad, priced at ₹6,999/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 15 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Keka HR are Qandle (₹2,450/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), 247HRM (₹8,999/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo) and Timelabs (₹40/mo). Kredily is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
There is no free plan
Keka HR has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Keka HR starts at ₹6,999/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
The India pricing page shows no prices, so you have to contact sales for a quote
Reported limitation
A setup fee applies to onboarding, according to Keka's pricing FAQ
Reported limitation
Multiple legal entities, advanced shift rules, API & webhooks and Helpdesk are add-ons
Ranked by how closely each product matches Keka HR'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Keka HR (current) | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs Keka HR |
| 2 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Keka HR |
| 3 |  247HRM | ₹8,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Timelabs | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Keka HR |
| 6 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Busy Payroll | ₹9,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Kredily | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs Keka HR |
| 10 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 14 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  greytHR | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | vs Keka HR |
| 16 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  GreytHR Pro | ₹3,495/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Qandle · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HR platform with payroll, expense and performance.
₹2,450/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
Key features
sumHR · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
HRMS with attendance, payroll and performance for SMEs.
₹49/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
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 Keka HR
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
Key features
₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
Key features
Busy Infotech · New Delhi · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll in Busy accounting software.
₹9,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
Kredily · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Free HR and payroll software for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Keka HR
Key features
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka HR
The closest matches to Keka HR on App Advisor are Qandle (₹2,450/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), 247HRM (₹8,999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Keka HR, 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: Kredily (Free plan), 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, Timelabs starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹6,999/mo for Keka HR. Kredily also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Qandle (₹2,450/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo), 247HRM (₹8,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Qandle is the closest match to Keka HR in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹4,549/mo cheaper (₹2,450/mo vs ₹6,999/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Keka HR also covers, and Keka Technologies'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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