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Keka HR vs sumHR

Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Keka HR rates highest.

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

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HRMS with attendance, payroll and performance for SMEs.

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CompareKeka HRsumHR
CategoryHRMS softwareHRMS software
VendorKeka TechnologiessumHR
HeadquartersHyderabad, TelanganaMumbai, Maharashtra
Made in IndiaYesYes
Starting price₹6,999/mo₹49/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesYes
Published pricingYesYes
Deploymentcloudcloud
Mobile appsNoNo
Founded20152012
Best forSmall business, SMB, Mid-marketSmall business, SMB, Mid-market
App Advisor rating4.7 / 54.7 / 5

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

sumHR: 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
  • +14 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +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, Keka HR or sumHR?+

Keka HR scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.

Is Keka HR cheaper than sumHR?+

Keka HR starts at ₹6,999/mo and sumHR at ₹49/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.

Can I switch from Keka HR to sumHR?+

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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