1. freelancermap
freelancermap GmbH · Nuremberg · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.5/5
Commission-free marketplace of IT freelance projects where companies post projects at no charge.
Free plan
Free plan available
Staffing & gig workforce platforms · Alternatives
Best PeoplePerHour alternatives in India (2026)
PeoplePerHour is a staffing & gig workforce platforms product from PeoplePerHour, London, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 5 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PeoplePerHour are freelancermap (Free plan), Flexing It (On request), Gun.io (On request), TopHawks (On request) and Wellfound (Free plan). freelancermap is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹700/month.
Why businesses look for a PeoplePerHour alternative
Indian support and GST
PeoplePerHour is built in United Kingdom. 10 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
PeoplePerHour does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
PeoplePerHour alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PeoplePerHour'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PeoplePerHour (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | freelancermap | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Flexing It | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Gun.io | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  TopHawks | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Wellfound | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Wonolo | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Qwick | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Uplers | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs PeoplePerHour |
| 9 |  Indeed Flex | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Flexiple | Managed employment $299 per person per month | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Andela | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Innovsource | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho Recruit | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs PeoplePerHour |
| 14 |  Adhocsy | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 15 |  WorkIndia for Employers | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | vs PeoplePerHour |
| 16 |  Relevance AI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Zoho Recruit for Staffing | ₹1,250/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs PeoplePerHour |
| 18 |  Recruit CRM ATS | ₹3,300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Ceipal | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Zoho Workerly | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 PeoplePerHour alternatives in detail
2. Flexing It
Flexing It · New Delhi · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.3/5
Curated network of 80,000+ independent consultants for on-demand projects in India and Southeast Asia.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
- Built in India (New Delhi)
3. Gun.io
Gun.io Incorporated · Nashville · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.1/5
Connects companies with vetted freelance software engineers, with compliance handled by the platform.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
4. TopHawks
Translucent Pixel Otter Private Limited · Noida · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.2/5
Field sales outsourcing and gig staffing with GPS-tracked field representatives across 246 cities.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
- Built in India (Noida)
5. Wellfound
AL Talent, Inc. · New York · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.3/5
Startup hiring marketplace with free job posts and ATS plus paid AI sourcing and recruiter services.
Free plan
Free plan available
6. Wonolo
Wonolo Inc. · Beaverton · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 3.9/5
On-demand staffing platform filling warehouse, delivery and hourly jobs across 500+ US markets.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
7. Qwick
Qwick, GP, LLC · Charleston · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 3.9/5
Hospitality staffing platform matching restaurants, hotels and caterers with vetted shift workers.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
8. Uplers
Uplers Solutions Private Limited · Ahmedabad · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.6/5
AI-assisted hiring partner sourcing vetted Indian engineers and GTM talent for full-time or contract roles.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
- Built in India (Ahmedabad)
9. Indeed Flex
Indeed Flex · Austin · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.1/5
Flexible staffing app connecting businesses with temporary workers for hospitality and warehouse shifts.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
- Also available on Android, iOS
10. Flexiple
Flexiple · Claymont · Staffing & gig workforce platforms · 4.2/5
Builds offshore engineering teams in India, handling sourcing, payroll and compliance for clients.
Managed employment $299 per person per month
Free trial
Compared with PeoplePerHour
- No free plan, unlike PeoplePerHour
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How to choose a PeoplePerHour alternative
- Confirm statutory compliance handling for contract labour — that liability sits with you as principal employer.
- Check payout options and speed; gig workers expect daily or weekly pay.
- Look at hiring coverage in the cities you operate in.
PeoplePerHour alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PeoplePerHour in 2026?+
The closest matches to PeoplePerHour on App Advisor are freelancermap (Free plan), Flexing It (On request), Gun.io (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PeoplePerHour, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PeoplePerHour?+
Yes. 5 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: freelancermap (Free plan), Wellfound (Free plan), Zoho Recruit (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to PeoplePerHour?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Workerly starts lowest at ₹700/mo. freelancermap also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to PeoplePerHour?+
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Flexing It (On request), TopHawks (On request), Uplers (₹20,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PeoplePerHour vs freelancermap: which is better?+
freelancermap is the closest match to PeoplePerHour in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PeoplePerHour alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in staffing & gig workforce platforms or a category PeoplePerHour also covers, and PeoplePerHour'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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