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Best Akrivia HCM alternatives in India (2027)

Akrivia HCM is a hrms software product from Akrivia HCM, Hyderabad, priced at Price on request · Akrivia publishes no prices; quotes come through a demo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 18 are built in India.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Akrivia HCM are HRMantra (Price on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public rates), Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices) and HR-One by Uneecops (On request).

Why businesses look for a Akrivia HCM alternative

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No public pricing, plan list or free trial: every route leads to a sales demo

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iOS app rated 3.1 from 103 ratings, with recent complaints about crashes and broken logins after updates

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Integration page names only around ten partners, so finance tools like Tally aren't listed as ready connectors

Akrivia HCM alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Akrivia HCM's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Akrivia HCM logoAkrivia HCM (current)Price on request · Akrivia publishes no prices; quotes come through a demoNoWebYes4.3/5—
1HRMantra logoHRMantraPrice on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public ratesNoWebYes4.5/5
2Adrenalin HRMS logoAdrenalin HRMSPrice on request · Module-based enterprise quoteNoWebYes4.5/5
3EmployWise logoEmployWiseOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
4Cuckoo Tech logoCuckoo TechCustom quote · software plus biometric devicesNoWebYes4.4/5
5HR-One by Uneecops logoHR-One by UneecopsOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
6Talent500 logoTalent500On requestNoWebYes4.2/5
7Darwinbox logoDarwinboxOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
8Pocket HRMS logoPocket HRMSOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
9Kekaflex by Keka logoKekaflex by KekaOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
10Ramco HCM logoRamco HCMPrice on request · No public pricing on ramco.comNoWebYes4.5/5
11Wallet HR logoWallet HRPrice on request · Plans page lists tiers but no pricesNoWebYes4.4/5
12Officenet HRMS logoOfficenet HRMSPrice on request · Lite billed monthly; Enterprise one-time feeNoWebYes4.4/5
13Zaggle Propel logoZaggle PropelOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
14Plum Insurance logoPlum InsuranceOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
15BetterPlace logoBetterPlaceOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
16Loop Health logoLoop HealthOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
17Nova Benefits logoNova BenefitsOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
18BambooHR logoBambooHROn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
19Great Place To Work India logoGreat Place To Work IndiaOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
20Workday HCM logoWorkday HCMOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5

Top 10 Akrivia HCM alternatives in detail

HRMantra logo

1. HRMantra

HRMantra Software · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Comprehensive HRMS with payroll and performance.

Price on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public rates

Quote-based

Key features

  • Organisation hierarchies, HRIS reports and employee search
  • Job requisitions with job-site connectivity and a candidate database
  • Online tests, interviews and offer management
  • Reference checks and automated pre-boarding
  • Asset management
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2. Adrenalin HRMS

Adrenalin eSystems · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Enterprise HCM from the Polaris group.

Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote

Quote-based

Key features

  • Predefined PF, ESIC, PT, LWF and bonus configurations
  • Tax regime comparison, investment declarations and proof validation
  • e-TDS filing and automatic Form 16
  • Bank advice templates for India and the Philippines
  • Journal voucher posting to finance applications
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4. Cuckoo Tech

Cuckoo Tech · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.4/5

Time and attendance with HRMS.

Custom quote · software plus biometric devices

Quote-based

Key features

  • 25+ configurable attendance rules
  • Late coming and early going criteria
  • Half day, full day and absent thresholds by hours
  • Overtime criteria and deductions by grade and location
  • Roster planning for 24x7 operations
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7. Darwinbox

Darwinbox · Hyderabad · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Enterprise HCM platform born in India and used across Asia.

On request

Quote-based

Key features

  • Unified employee profiles
  • Organisation management
  • No-code HR workflow automation
  • Reports and visual analytics
  • Global compliance and localisation
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8. Pocket HRMS

Pocket HRMS (SGCMS) · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Cloud HR and payroll with AI chatbot for employees.

On request

Quote-based

Key features

  • smHRt Payroll salary processing
  • Compliance automation
  • Custom payslip designer (Professional)
  • Payroll journal voucher integration (Premium)
  • Attendance tracking
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10. Ramco HCM

Ramco Systems · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Global payroll and HCM from Ramco.

Price on request · No public pricing on ramco.com

Quote-based

Key features

  • Real-time payroll processing dashboard
  • AI anomaly engine and single-screen anomaly review
  • Interface Hub for third-party input errors
  • Low-code rule builder and logic debugger
  • Multithreaded processing for large headcounts

Akrivia HCM alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Akrivia HCM 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.

Akrivia HCM alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Akrivia HCM in 2027?+

The closest matches to Akrivia HCM on App Advisor are HRMantra (Price on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public rates), Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Akrivia HCM, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Akrivia HCM?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to Akrivia HCM has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

Is there an Indian alternative to Akrivia HCM?+

Yes. 18 alternatives are built in India, including HRMantra (Price on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public rates), Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Akrivia HCM vs HRMantra: which is better?+

HRMantra is the closest match to Akrivia HCM in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Akrivia HCM alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Akrivia HCM also covers, and Akrivia HCM'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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