1. sumHR
sumHR · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
HRMS with attendance, payroll and performance for SMEs.
₹49/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹11/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹60/mo)
HRMS software · Alternatives
Best Zimyo alternatives in India (2026)
Zimyo is a hrms software product from Zimyo, Gurugram, priced at ₹60/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 19 are built in India, and 9 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Zimyo are sumHR (₹49/mo), Timelabs (₹40/mo), HRStop (₹60/mo), uKnowva HRMS (₹100/mo) and sumHR Payroll (₹49/mo). Zoho People is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Zimyo alternative
There is no free plan
Zimyo has no free tier. 2 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Zimyo starts at ₹60/mo. 9 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
Every plan carries a 50-user minimum billing, so a 15-person team still pays for 50
Reported limitation
Recruitment (ATS) is billed per recruiter per month on top of the per-user subscription
Reported limitation
HR Analytics is a heavyweight add-on at a per-licence monthly price that dwarfs the base seat cost
Zimyo alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Zimyo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zimyo (current) | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Timelabs | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  HRAPP | ₹50/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Superworks | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 11 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Zoho People | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 13 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 15 |  Kredily | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Swingvy | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 Zimyo alternatives in detail
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/mo)
Key features
- Biometric and FaceKiosk integration
- Mobile attendance with geo-fencing, selfie and face recognition
- Shift rosters and overtime
- Statutory payroll compliance
- Employee self service
4. uKnowva HRMS
Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
₹100/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹40/mo higher (₹100/mo vs ₹60/mo)
₹49/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹11/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹60/mo)
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹10/mo cheaper (₹50/mo vs ₹60/mo)
7. Keka HR
Keka Technologies · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹6,939/mo higher (₹6,999/mo vs ₹60/mo)
Key features
- Org structure and dynamic employee profiles
- Documents, letters and e-signature (Keka Sign)
- Onboarding, pre-boarding and exit with exit surveys
- Asset tracking and travel desk
- Custom roles, workflow automation, custom reports
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/mo)
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Zimyo
- Starts ₹20/mo cheaper (₹40/mo vs ₹60/mo)
Zimyo alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Zimyo
Free Zimyo alternatives
Indian alternatives to Zimyo
How to choose a Zimyo 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.
Zimyo alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Zimyo in 2026?+
The closest matches to Zimyo on App Advisor are sumHR (₹49/mo), Timelabs (₹40/mo), HRStop (₹60/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Zimyo, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Zimyo?+
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People (₹48/mo), Kredily (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Zimyo?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Timelabs starts lowest at ₹40/mo, compared with ₹60/mo for Zimyo. Zoho People also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Zimyo?+
Yes. 19 alternatives are built in India, including sumHR (₹49/mo), Timelabs (₹40/mo), HRStop (₹60/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zimyo vs sumHR: which is better?+
sumHR is the closest match to Zimyo in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹11/mo cheaper (₹49/mo vs ₹60/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Zimyo alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Zimyo also covers, and Zimyo'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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