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Darwinbox is a hrms software product from Darwinbox, Hyderabad, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 19 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Darwinbox are PeopleStrong (On request), HRMantra (On request), Adrenalin HRMS (On request), EmployWise (On request) and Cuckoo Tech (On request).
Reported limitation
No public pricing: every deal is quote-based through a demo
Reported limitation
Aimed at enterprises, so it may be more than a small business needs
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The security page lists no specific certifications, so you'll need to ask for compliance documents during evaluation
Ranked by how closely each product matches Darwinbox'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Darwinbox (current) | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  PeopleStrong | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  HRMantra | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Adrenalin HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  EmployWise | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  Cuckoo Tech | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  HR-One by Uneecops | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Talent500 | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Pocket HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Kekaflex by Keka | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  Ramco HCM | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Spine HR | On request | No | Web, Windows | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Wallet HR | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Officenet HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Zaggle Propel | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Plum Insurance | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  BetterPlace | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Loop Health | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  Nova Benefits | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  Akrivia HCM | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  BambooHR | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
PeopleStrong · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HR tech and payroll platform.
On request
Quote-based
Key features
HRMantra Software · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Comprehensive HRMS with payroll and performance.
On request
Quote-based
Adrenalin eSystems · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HCM from the Polaris group.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
Talent500 (ANSR) · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.2/5
Global teams and remote hiring platform in India.
On request
Quote-based
Pocket HRMS (SGCMS) · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Cloud HR and payroll with AI chatbot for employees.
On request
Quote-based
Key features
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
The closest matches to Darwinbox on App Advisor are PeopleStrong (On request), HRMantra (On request), Adrenalin HRMS (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Darwinbox, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Darwinbox has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Yes. 19 alternatives are built in India, including PeopleStrong (On request), HRMantra (On request), Adrenalin HRMS (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
PeopleStrong is the closest match to Darwinbox in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Darwinbox also covers, and Darwinbox'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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