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Best Frappe HR alternatives in India (2027)

Frappe HR is an erp software product from Frappe Technologies, Mumbai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 9 have a free plan, 13 are built in India.

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The closest alternatives to Frappe HR are Cybrosys Technologies (Free plan), Vienna Advantage (Free plan), Zoho One (₹1,250/employee/mo · All Employee pricing, billed annually, plus GST), Kladana (Free plan) and Odoo (Free plan). Cybrosys Technologies is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹600/month.

Why businesses look for a Frappe HR alternative

A mobile app

Frappe HR does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.

Frappe HR alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Frappe HR's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Frappe HR logoFrappe HR (current)Free planYesWebYes4.5/5—
1Cybrosys Technologies logoCybrosys TechnologiesFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
2Vienna Advantage logoVienna AdvantageFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
3Zoho One logoZoho One₹1,250/employee/mo · All Employee pricing, billed annually, plus GSTNoWebYes4.7/5
4Kladana logoKladanaFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
5Odoo logoOdooFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSNo4.7/5
6Dolibarr logoDolibarrFreeYesWebNo4.6/5
7Axelor logoAxelorFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
8Tryton logoTrytonFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
9Nex BuildO logoNex BuildOFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.4/5
10iDempiere logoiDempiereFreeYesWebNo4.5/5
11Marg ERP 9+ logoMarg ERP 9+One-time licence from ₹5,550 + 18% GSTNoWebYes4.5/5
12GoFrugal ERP logoGoFrugal ERP₹6,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
13Reach ERP logoReach ERP₹1,000/moNoWebYes4.4/5
14Zoho Creator ERP logoZoho Creator ERP₹600/moNoWebYes4.4/5
15Deskera ERP logoDeskera ERP₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.4/5
16Ebizframe logoEbizframeOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
17Orion ERP by 3i Infotech logoOrion ERP by 3i InfotechOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
18Cloud Hotel ERP Luxe logoCloud Hotel ERP LuxePaid plansNoWebYes4.1/5
19Lighthouse ERP logoLighthouse ERPOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5
20Sapphire ERP logoSapphire ERPOn requestNoWebYes4.4/5

Top 10 Frappe HR alternatives in detail

Cybrosys Technologies logo

1. Cybrosys Technologies

Cybrosys Technologies · Kochi · ERP software · 4.5/5

Cybrosys is a certified official level odoo partner company that provides Odoo Implementation, Odoo Customization, and allied services in Odoo ERP Software.

Free plan

Free plan available

Zoho One logo

3. Zoho One

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · ERP software · 4.7/5

Suite of 45+ Zoho apps for running an entire business.

₹1,250/employee/mo · All Employee pricing, billed annually, plus GST

Free trial

Compared with Frappe HR

  • No free plan, unlike Frappe HR

Key features

  • Zoho CRM and Bigin pipelines
  • SalesIQ live chat and Bookings
  • Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Social and Forms
  • Desk help desk, Assist remote support and Lens
  • Books, Invoice, Billing and Expense
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4. Kladana

Kladana · Mumbai · ERP software · 4.5/5

Kladana is cloud-based ERP software for SMEs. Manage inventory, sales, purchases, and manufacturing in one platform. 14-day trial with full access to features.

Free plan

Free plan available

Odoo logo

5. Odoo

Odoo · Grand-Rosière (Ramillies) · ERP software · 4.7/5

Open-source business suite you can start with one free app.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Frappe HR

  • Also available on Android, iOS

Key features

  • Modular business apps: one app on the free plan, all apps on paid plans
  • Odoo Studio
  • Multi-Company
  • External API
  • Odoo Online
Tryton logo

8. Tryton

Tryton Foundation · Global · ERP software · 4.5/5

Open-source business software.

Free

Free plan available

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9. Nex BuildO

Nex BuildO · Chennai · ERP software · 4.4/5

Nex BuildO is the all-in-one construction ERP for general contractors and project executives. Track costs, kill delays, and sync the jobsite with the back office in real time — on web and mobile.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Frappe HR

  • Also available on Android, iOS

Frappe HR alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Frappe HR alternative

  • Price the implementation, not the licence; ask for fixed-scope quotes from two partners and reference calls with customers in your industry.
  • Check the Indian localisation depth: GST, e-invoicing, TDS, e-way bills and state-level compliance should be native, not custom.
  • Decide between an SMB ERP (Tally-adjacent, Busy, Marg, ERPNext, Zoho One) and a mid-market suite (SAP B1, NetSuite, Dynamics 365) based on users and complexity, not ambition.

Frappe HR alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Frappe HR in 2027?+

The closest matches to Frappe HR on App Advisor are Cybrosys Technologies (Free plan), Vienna Advantage (Free plan), Zoho One (₹1,250/employee/mo · All Employee pricing, billed annually, plus GST). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Frappe HR, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Frappe HR?+

Yes. 9 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Cybrosys Technologies (Free plan), Vienna Advantage (Free plan), Kladana (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Frappe HR?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Creator ERP starts lowest at ₹600/mo. Cybrosys Technologies also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Frappe HR?+

Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including Cybrosys Technologies (Free plan), Zoho One (₹1,250/employee/mo · All Employee pricing, billed annually, plus GST), Kladana (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Frappe HR vs Cybrosys Technologies: which is better?+

Cybrosys Technologies is the closest match to Frappe HR in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Frappe HR alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in erp software or a category Frappe HR also covers, and Frappe Technologies'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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