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sumHR is a hrms software product from sumHR, Mumbai, priced at ₹49/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 20 are built in India, and 7 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to sumHR are Timelabs (₹40/mo), HRStop (₹60/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo), Keka HR (₹6,999/mo) and Qandle (₹2,450/mo). Zoho People is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
There is no free plan
sumHR has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
sumHR starts at ₹49/mo. 7 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Ranked by how closely each product matches sumHR'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | sumHR (current) | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 |  Timelabs | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs sumHR |
| 2 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs sumHR |
| 5 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | vs sumHR |
| 6 |  Zoho People | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs sumHR |
| 7 |  Zimyo Payroll | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  HRAPP | ₹50/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Kredily | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs sumHR |
| 13 |  Superworks | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  greytHR | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | vs sumHR |
| 16 |  Asanify | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  HRMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  247HRM | ₹8,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
₹40/mo
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Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.
₹6,999/mo
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Qandle · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HR platform with payroll, expense and performance.
₹2,450/mo
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Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.8/5
HR management covering attendance, leave, onboarding and performance.
₹48/mo
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Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
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Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
₹100/mo
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₹40/mo
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The closest matches to sumHR on App Advisor are Timelabs (₹40/mo), HRStop (₹60/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match sumHR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People (₹48/mo), 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 ₹49/mo for sumHR. Zoho People also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 20 alternatives are built in India, including Timelabs (₹40/mo), HRStop (₹60/mo), Zimyo (₹60/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Timelabs is the closest match to sumHR in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹9/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹49/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category sumHR also covers, and sumHR'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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