1. Paybooks
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Remote alternatives in India (2026)
Remote is a hrms software product from Remote, San Francisco, priced at ₹2,400/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Remote are Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Gusto (₹3,000/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo), OnPay (₹3,000/mo) and Plane (Pilot) (₹2,400/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Remote alternative
Cost
Remote starts at ₹2,400/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Remote is built in United States. 7 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Remote alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Remote'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Remote (current) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Remote alternatives in detail
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
Key features
- Unlimited payroll runs per month with no charge for off-cycle payrolls
- Federal, state and local tax filings and payments
- Payroll on AutoPilot for recurring runs
- Multiple pay rates and pay schedules
- Direct deposit or printable checks
3. Paybooks Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
5. Plane (Pilot)
Plane · San Francisco · HRMS software · 4.3/5
Global payroll and contractor payments.
₹2,400/mo
Free trial
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹1,600/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
Key features
- Employer of Record hiring through Deel-owned entities
- Contractor of Record with classification liability taken on by Deel
- US PEO (co-employment) for American staff
- Immigration / mobility support (Deel Mobility)
- Deel Global Payroll for companies with their own local entities (150+ countries, vendor-stated)
₹2,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹2,800/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹5,400/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
- Built in India (New Delhi)
9. Saral PayPack
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹3,600/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Remote
- Starts ₹1,100/mo higher (₹3,500/mo vs ₹2,400/mo)
Remote alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Remote
How to choose a Remote 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.
Remote alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Remote in 2026?+
The closest matches to Remote on App Advisor are Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Gusto (₹3,000/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Remote, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Remote?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Remote has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Remote?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People Plus starts lowest at ₹300/mo, compared with ₹2,400/mo for Remote. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Remote?+
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Paybooks (₹1,800/mo), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Remote vs Paybooks: which is better?+
Paybooks is the closest match to Remote in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹600/mo cheaper (₹1,800/mo vs ₹2,400/mo); Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Remote alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Remote also covers, and Remote'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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