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BrightHR is a hrms software product from Bright HR Limited, Manchester, priced at Paid plans. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 12 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to BrightHR are Paybooks (Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published), uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'), Zoho People Plus (₹300/mo), Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo) and Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Indian support and GST
BrightHR is built in United Kingdom. 12 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Ranked by how closely each product matches BrightHR'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | BrightHR (current) | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 |  Paybooks | Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  uKnowva HRMS | Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing' | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Zimyo Payroll | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Rippling | ₹700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  HRAPP | ₹50/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Nitso HRMS | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Ubihrm | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published
Free trial
Compared with BrightHR
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Convergence Services · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
HRMS with social intranet and payroll.
Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'
Free trial
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Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Bundled HR suite with recruit, payroll and expense.
₹300/mo
Free trial
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Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
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₹5,400/mo
Free trial
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₹6,999/mo
Free trial
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₹49/mo
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₹3,000/mo
Free trial
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Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with BrightHR
Zimyo · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll processing with compliance in Zimyo.
₹60/mo
Free trial
Compared with BrightHR
Key features
The closest matches to BrightHR on App Advisor are Paybooks (Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published), uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'), Zoho People Plus (₹300/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match BrightHR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to BrightHR has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Nitso HRMS starts lowest at ₹40/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 12 alternatives are built in India, including Paybooks (Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published), uKnowva HRMS (Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing'), Zoho People Plus (₹300/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Paybooks is the closest match to BrightHR in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Bengaluru). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category BrightHR also covers, and Bright HR Limited'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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