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Best Mekari Talenta alternatives in India (2026)

Mekari Talenta is a payroll software product from Mekari (PT Mid Solusi Nusantara), Jakarta, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 8 are built in India, and 3 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Mekari Talenta are TankhaPay (On request), Neeyamo (On request), Moorepay (On request), PayFit (On request) and Payworks (On request). Payroll Panda is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.

Why businesses look for a Mekari Talenta alternative

The price isn't published

Mekari (PT Mid Solusi Nusantara) quotes Mekari Talenta per organisation. 2 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

There is no free plan

Mekari Talenta has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

Mekari Talenta is built in Indonesia. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

Mekari Talenta alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
Mekari Talenta logoMekari Talenta (current)On requestNoWebNo3.9/5
1TankhaPay logoTankhaPayOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
2Neeyamo logoNeeyamoOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
3Moorepay logoMoorepayOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
4PayFit logoPayFitOn requestNoWebNo4/5
5Payworks logoPayworksOn requestNoWebNo4/5
6Paysquare DeliziaHR logoPaysquare DeliziaHROn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
7QuikChex logoQuikChex₹4,500/moNoWebYes4.6/5
8RemoFirst logoRemoFirstEOR from $199 per employee/monthNoWebNo4.1/5
9QkrHR Payroll logoQkrHR Payroll₹40/moNoWebYes4.3/5
10SurePayroll logoSurePayrollOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
11Humi logoHumiOn requestNoWebNo4/5
12Rise People logoRise PeopleOn requestNoWebNo4/5
13Payroll Panda logoPayroll PandaFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
14Gadjian logoGadjianOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
15Atlas HXM logoAtlas HXMEOR from $599 per employee/month; contractors $199/monthNoWebNo4.1/5
16Nmbrs logoNmbrsOn requestNoWebNo4/5
17Info-Tech HRMS logoInfo-Tech HRMSOn requestNoWebNo4/5
18Ramco HCM logoRamco HCMOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
19Wallet HR logoWallet HROn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
20Officenet HRMS logoOfficenet HRMSOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5

Top 10 Mekari Talenta alternatives in detail

TankhaPay logo

1. TankhaPay

Akal Information Systems Ltd. · New Delhi · Payroll software · 4.5/5

Payroll, statutory compliance, HRMS and employer-of-record services for Indian and global teams.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Mekari Talenta

  • Built in India (New Delhi)
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2. Neeyamo

Neeyamo · Chennai · Payroll software · 4.3/5

Global payroll platform for multi-country employee payroll operations. | payroll-software

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Mekari Talenta

  • Built in India (Chennai)
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3. Moorepay

Moorepay Limited · Swinton, Manchester · Payroll software · 4.1/5

UK payroll and HR software and managed payroll services. | payroll-software

On request

Quote-based

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4. PayFit

PayFit · London · Payroll software · 4/5

UK payroll software with managed payroll experts handling payslips, HMRC filings and reporting.

On request

Quote-based

Payworks logo

5. Payworks

Payworks · Winnipeg · Payroll software · 4/5

Cloud payroll, HR, and time and absence management for Canadian businesses. | payroll-software

On request

Quote-based

Paysquare DeliziaHR logo

6. Paysquare DeliziaHR

Paysquare Consultancy Limited · Pune · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Payroll processing platform and outsourced payroll, compliance and EOR services from a Pune firm.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with Mekari Talenta

  • Built in India (Pune)
QuikChex logo

7. QuikChex

QuikChex · Mumbai · Payroll software · 4.6/5

HRMS with integrated payroll, attendance and compliance for Indian companies, plus payroll outsourcing. | payroll-software

₹4,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with Mekari Talenta

  • Publishes a price (₹4,500/mo); Mekari Talenta is quote-only
  • Built in India (Mumbai)
RemoFirst logo

8. RemoFirst

RemoFirst Inc. · San Francisco · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Employer of record, global payroll and contractor payments for hiring staff in 185+ countries.

EOR from $199 per employee/month

Free trial

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9. QkrHR Payroll

Intec Infonet Pvt. Ltd. · New Delhi · Payroll software · 4.3/5

HR and payroll module of the Qkrbiz suite covering PF, ESI, PT and TDS compliance for Indian SMEs.

₹40/mo

Free trial

Compared with Mekari Talenta

  • Publishes a price (₹40/mo); Mekari Talenta is quote-only
  • Built in India (New Delhi)
SurePayroll logo

10. SurePayroll

SurePayroll (Paychex) · Rochester · Payroll software · 4.1/5

Online payroll for small businesses and household employers with unlimited payroll runs. | payroll-software

On request

Free trial

Mekari Talenta alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Mekari Talenta alternative

  • Ask the vendor to run a live payroll for a sample employee in your state and show the PF, ESI and PT working. If they cannot, move on.
  • Check minimum billing. Many products price per employee with a floor of 25–100 employees, which changes the economics for small teams.
  • Look at how investment declarations, proofs and Form 16 are handled — that is the most painful month of the year for HR.

Mekari Talenta alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Mekari Talenta in 2026?+

The closest matches to Mekari Talenta on App Advisor are TankhaPay (On request), Neeyamo (On request), Moorepay (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Mekari Talenta, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Mekari Talenta?+

Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Payroll Panda (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Mekari Talenta?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, QkrHR Payroll starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Payroll Panda also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Mekari Talenta?+

Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including TankhaPay (On request), Neeyamo (On request), Paysquare DeliziaHR (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Mekari Talenta vs TankhaPay: which is better?+

TankhaPay is the closest match to Mekari Talenta in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (New Delhi). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Mekari Talenta alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in payroll software or a category Mekari Talenta also covers, and Mekari (PT Mid Solusi Nusantara)'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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