1. Eddy
Eddy · Provo · Employee onboarding software · 3.9/5
HR platform for payroll, people management, hiring, onboarding and time tracking. | employee-onboarding
On request
Free trial
Employee onboarding software · Alternatives
Best Employment Hero alternatives in India (2026)
Employment Hero is an employee onboarding software product from Employment Hero Pty Ltd, Sydney, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 11 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Employment Hero are Eddy (On request), Zelt (On request), Paycom Onboarding (On request), WorkBright (On request) and Appical (On request). OrangeHRM Onboarding is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹40/month.
Why businesses look for a Employment Hero alternative
There is no free plan
Employment Hero has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Employment Hero is built in Australia. 11 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Employment Hero does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Employment Hero alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Employment Hero'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Employment Hero (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | — |
| 1 | Eddy | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 2 |  Zelt | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4/5 | |
| 3 |  Paycom Onboarding | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 4 |  WorkBright | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  Appical | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Enboarder | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  OrangeHRM Onboarding | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  HR Cloud Onboard | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 9 |  Humaans | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 10 |  Timelabs | ₹40/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  sumHR | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  QuikChex | ₹4,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  HRStop | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Paybooks | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  uKnowva HRMS | ₹100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Employment Hero alternatives in detail
2. Zelt
Zelt Ltd · London · Employee onboarding software · 4/5
HR software for UK businesses covering onboarding, time off, payroll, devices and app access in one platform. | employee-onboarding
On request
Free trial
Compared with Employment Hero
- Also available on Android, iOS
3. Paycom Onboarding
Paycom · Oklahoma City · Employee onboarding software · 4/5
Onboarding tool within Paycom's single-database HR and payroll software, alongside applicant tracking and E-Verify. | employee-onboarding
On request
Quote-based
4. WorkBright
WorkBright · Boulder · Employee onboarding software · 4.1/5
HR compliance software for I-9, E-Verify and employment forms, plus a WorkBright+ service that handles I-9 tasks. | employee-onboarding
On request
Free trial
5. Appical
Appical · Amsterdam · Employee onboarding software · 4.1/5
Onboarding app for preboarding and onboarding new employees, with templates, checklists, push notifications and reporting. | employee-onboarding
On request
Free trial
Compared with Employment Hero
- Also available on Android, iOS
6. Enboarder
Enboarder · Austin · Employee onboarding software · 4.2/5
Employee journey platform that helps HR deliver personalised, cross-functional onboarding at scale, with preboarding, offboarding and transitions. | employee-onboarding
On request
Quote-based
7. OrangeHRM Onboarding
OrangeHRM · Secaucus · Employee onboarding software · 4.2/5
Onboarding module of OrangeHRM for welcoming new hires, part of an HR platform with recruitment, leave and performance tools. | employee-onboarding
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Employment Hero
- Has a free plan — Employment Hero does not
8. HR Cloud Onboard
HR Cloud · El Segundo · Employee onboarding software · 4.1/5
Frontline HR platform whose Onboard product automates new-hire onboarding alongside core HR, engagement and time tools. | employee-onboarding
On request
Quote-based
9. Humaans
Humaans · London · Employee onboarding software · 4/5
AI-powered HRIS for growing teams that automates onboarding, manages global employee data and runs people operations. | employee-onboarding
On request
Quote-based
₹40/mo
Free trial
Compared with Employment Hero
- Built in India (Jaipur)
Key features
- Biometric and FaceKiosk integration
- Mobile attendance with geo-fencing, selfie and face recognition
- Shift rosters and overtime
- Statutory payroll compliance
- Employee self service
Employment Hero alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Employment Hero alternatives
Indian alternatives to Employment Hero
How to choose a Employment Hero alternative
- Check that onboarding writes straight into your payroll and HRMS records; re-keying data is where joining errors come from.
- Test the new-hire experience on a phone: most Indian candidates complete forms on mobile.
- If you hire in batches (campus, retail, BPO), look for bulk onboarding and bulk letter generation.
Employment Hero alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Employment Hero in 2026?+
The closest matches to Employment Hero on App Advisor are Eddy (On request), Zelt (On request), Paycom Onboarding (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Employment Hero, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Employment Hero?+
Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: OrangeHRM Onboarding (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Employment Hero?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Timelabs starts lowest at ₹40/mo. OrangeHRM Onboarding also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Employment Hero?+
Yes. 11 alternatives are built in India, including Timelabs (₹40/mo), Keka HR (₹6,999/mo), sumHR (₹49/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Employment Hero vs Eddy: which is better?+
Eddy is the closest match to Employment Hero in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Employment Hero alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in employee onboarding software or a category Employment Hero also covers, and Employment Hero Pty Ltd'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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