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greytHR vs Keka HR

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. greytHR rates highest.

HR and payroll platform with a free tier for small teams and statutory compliance built in.

RecommendedFeaturedMade in India

Modern HRMS with payroll, attendance and performance for growing Indian companies.

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ComparegreytHRKeka HR
CategoryHRMS softwareHRMS software
VendorGreytip SoftwareKeka Technologies
HeadquartersBengaluru, KarnatakaHyderabad, Telangana
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting priceFree plan₹6,999/mo
Free planYesNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded19942015
Best forStartup, Small business, SMBSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.9 / 54.7 / 5

greytHR: pros & cons

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +32 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked hrms software options in our catalogue
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo

Key features

  • Employee database and documents
  • Attendance with biometric and geo check-in
  • Leave policies and holidays by location
  • Payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
  • Onboarding and exit workflows
  • Performance reviews and OKRs

Keka HR: pros & cons

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
  • +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked hrms software options in our catalogue
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
  • No permanently free plan

Key features

  • Employee database and documents
  • Attendance with biometric and geo check-in
  • Leave policies and holidays by location
  • Payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
  • Onboarding and exit workflows
  • Performance reviews and OKRs

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, greytHR or Keka HR?+

greytHR scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.9/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. greytHR has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is greytHR cheaper than Keka HR?+

greytHR starts at Free plan and Keka HR at ₹6,999/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from greytHR to Keka HR?+

Most hrms software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.

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