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Flare is a hrms software product from Flare HR Pty Ltd, Cremorne, priced at On request with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 15 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Flare are Zoho People (₹48/mo), Empxtrack (Free plan), Zoho Payroll (Free plan), Zoho Shifts (Free plan) and GreytHR Payroll (Free plan). Zoho People is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹48/month.
Indian support and GST
Flare is built in Australia. 15 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 Flare'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Flare (current) | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 |  Zoho People | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 2 |  Empxtrack | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Zoho Payroll | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Zoho Shifts | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  GreytHR Payroll | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 6 |  Kredily Payroll | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Kredily | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 8 |  Talenox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  ZoomShift | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  TestGorilla | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  OfficeKit HR | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Payroll Mitra | On request | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  greytHR | From ₹2,495/mo (up to 50 employees) | No | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | |
| 14 |  SumoPayroll | On request | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  CharlieHR | £21/month for 1-4 team members (£5/month promotional rate for first 6 months) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Refyne | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Qureos | On request | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  Pazcare | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 20 |  RazorpayX Payroll | From ₹3,499/mo + GST (up to 20 employees) | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.8/5
HR management covering attendance, leave, onboarding and performance.
₹48/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Key features
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Indian payroll with statutory compliance, priced per organisation.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Key features
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Shift scheduling and time tracking for hourly teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Kredily · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Free payroll processing for small teams.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Kredily · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Free HR and payroll software for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Flare
Key features
Free plan
Free plan available
ZoomShift · Austin · HRMS software · 4.2/5
Online employee scheduling and time clock software for hourly teams.
On request
Free plan available
TestGorilla · Amsterdam · HRMS software · 4.2/5
Skills assessment platform for screening candidates with tests across cognitive ability, skills and personality.
On request
Free plan available
The closest matches to Flare on App Advisor are Zoho People (₹48/mo), Empxtrack (Free plan), Zoho Payroll (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Flare, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People (₹48/mo), Empxtrack (Free plan), Zoho Payroll (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho People starts lowest at ₹48/mo. Zoho People also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 15 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho People (₹48/mo), Empxtrack (Free plan), Zoho Payroll (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Zoho People is the closest match to Flare 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 Flare also covers, and Flare HR 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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