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Firstup is a hrms software product from Firstup, San Francisco, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 10 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Firstup are Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices), BambooHR (On request) and Workday HCM (On request).
Indian support and GST
Firstup is built in United States. 10 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 Firstup'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Firstup (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 |  Adrenalin HRMS | Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  EmployWise | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Cuckoo Tech | Custom quote · software plus biometric devices | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  BambooHR | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Workday HCM | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Oracle HCM Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  SAP SuccessFactors | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  Paycor | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Namely | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  HR-One by Uneecops | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  HiBob | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Personio | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Talent500 | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Kekaflex by Keka | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  Zaggle Propel | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Globalization Partners (G-P) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 17 |  Velocity Global | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 18 |  Plum Insurance | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 19 |  BetterPlace | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  Loop Health | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 |
Adrenalin eSystems · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Enterprise HCM from the Polaris group.
Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote
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Custom quote · software plus biometric devices
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Compared with Firstup
The closest matches to Firstup on App Advisor are Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Firstup, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Firstup has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Yes. 10 alternatives are built in India, including Adrenalin HRMS (Price on request · Module-based enterprise quote), EmployWise (On request), Cuckoo Tech (Custom quote · software plus biometric devices). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Adrenalin HRMS is the closest match to Firstup in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Firstup also covers, and Firstup'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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