Head to head · HRMS software
Zoho People vs Keka HR
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Zoho People rates highest.
HR management covering attendance, leave, onboarding and performance.
| Compare | Zoho People | Keka HR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | HRMS software | HRMS software |
| Vendor | Zoho Corporation | Keka Technologies |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Made in India | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | ₹48/mo | ₹6,999/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2015 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Small business, SMB, Mid-market |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Zoho People: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +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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See Zoho People live, with an App Advisor discount
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Zoho People or Keka HR?+
Zoho People scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Zoho People 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 Zoho People cheaper than Keka HR?+
Zoho People starts at ₹48/mo 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 Zoho People to Keka HR?+
Most hrms software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.