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Best HR Cloud alternatives in India (2027)

HR Cloud is an employee self-service (ess) software product from HR Cloud, El Segundo, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 13 are built in India, and 1 start cheaper or free.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to HR Cloud are SmartHR (On request), Paycom (On request), HR WORKS (On request), Workforce.com (On request) and AlexisHR (On request). HRSaathi is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹450/month.

Why businesses look for a HR Cloud alternative

The price isn't published

HR Cloud quotes HR Cloud per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

There is no free plan

HR Cloud has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

HR Cloud is built in United States. 13 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

HR Cloud does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

HR Cloud alternatives compared

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

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—HR Cloud logoHR Cloud (current)On requestNoWebNo4/5—
1SmartHR logoSmartHROn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
2Paycom logoPaycomOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
3HR WORKS logoHR WORKSOn requestNoWebNo4/5
4Workforce.com logoWorkforce.comOn requestNoWebNo3.9/5
5AlexisHR logoAlexisHROn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
6Ciphr logoCiphrPaid plansNoWebNo4.1/5
7HRSaathi logoHRSaathiFree · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GSTYesWebYes4.7/5
8Payboy logoPayboyPaid plansNoWeb, Android, iOSNo3.9/5
9PeopleStrong logoPeopleStrongOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
10HRMantra logoHRMantraPrice on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public ratesNoWebYes4.5/5
11TankhaPay logoTankhaPayPrice on request · Billed by headcount, quarterly or longerNoWebYes4.5/5
12Pocket HRMS logoPocket HRMSOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
13Neeyamo logoNeeyamoOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
14Darwinbox logoDarwinboxOn requestNoWebYes4.5/5
15Paycom Onboarding logoPaycom OnboardingOn requestNoWebNo4/5
16BeFiSc logoBeFiScQuote on requestNoWebYes4.4/5
17Ramco HCM logoRamco HCMPrice on request · No public pricing on ramco.comNoWebYes4.5/5
18Wallet HR logoWallet HRPrice on request · Plans page lists tiers but no pricesNoWebYes4.4/5
19Officenet HRMS logoOfficenet HRMSPrice on request · Lite billed monthly; Enterprise one-time feeNoWebYes4.4/5
20Signzy Contract logoSignzy ContractCustom quote · Usage-based, via salesNoWebYes4.4/5

Top 10 HR Cloud alternatives in detail

SmartHR logo

1. SmartHR

SmartHR · Coimbatore · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.3/5

White-label HR, payroll, attendance and leave platform that businesses can buy ready-made or have customised. | employee-self-service

On request

Quote-based

Compared with HR Cloud

  • Built in India (Coimbatore)
Paycom logo

2. Paycom

Paycom Software · Oklahoma City · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5

HR and payroll software in a single database, including Beti automated payroll and employee self-service. | employee-self-service

On request

Quote-based

HR WORKS logo

3. HR WORKS

HRworks GmbH · Freiburg · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4/5

HR software for SMEs covering personnel admin, absence, time recording, travel expenses and payroll interfaces. | employee-self-service

On request

Quote-based

Workforce.com logo

4. Workforce.com

Workforce.com · Chicago · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 3.9/5

Workforce management software for employee scheduling, time and attendance, HR and payroll. | employee-self-service

On request

Quote-based

AlexisHR logo

5. AlexisHR

AlexisHR AB · Stockholm · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5

All-in-one HR platform for core HR, time management, documents, e-signing and people analytics. | employee-self-service

On request

Quote-based

Ciphr logo

6. Ciphr

Ciphr Limited · Reading · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.1/5

HR and payroll platform for UK organisations with employee records, absence, performance and employee self-service. | employee-self-service

Paid plans

Free trial

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7. HRSaathi

Skysoft IT Services Pvt Ltd · Lucknow · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4.7/5

HRMS for Indian startups and SMEs with attendance, leave, employee records, documents and self-service tools. | employee-self-service

Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST

Free plan available

Compared with HR Cloud

  • Has a free plan — HR Cloud does not
  • Publishes a price (Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST); HR Cloud is quote-only
  • Built in India (Lucknow)

Key features

  • Core directory with departments and roles
  • Documents repository
  • Bulk import via CSV or Excel
  • Probation management
  • Employee self-resignation
Payboy logo

8. Payboy

Payboy · Singapore · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 3.9/5

Singapore HRMS for payroll, leave, attendance and scheduling, with a mobile app for employee check-in. | employee-self-service

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with HR Cloud

  • Also available on Android, iOS
PeopleStrong logo

9. PeopleStrong

PeopleStrong · Gurugram · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Enterprise HR tech and payroll platform.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with HR Cloud

  • Built in India (Gurugram)

Key features

  • Core HR
  • Onboarding
  • Leave & Attendance
  • Employee self-service on web and mobile
  • Automated salary calculations including pro-rata adjustments for payouts and related expenses
HRMantra logo

10. HRMantra

HRMantra Software · Mumbai · HRMS software · 4.5/5

Comprehensive HRMS with payroll and performance.

Price on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public rates

Quote-based

Compared with HR Cloud

  • Built in India (Mumbai)

Key features

  • Organisation hierarchies, HRIS reports and employee search
  • Job requisitions with job-site connectivity and a candidate database
  • Online tests, interviews and offer management
  • Reference checks and automated pre-boarding
  • Asset management

HR Cloud alternatives by what you need

How to choose a HR Cloud alternative

  • Try the mobile app as an employee would, on a low-end Android phone and in a regional language if your workforce needs one.
  • Check which changes need HR approval, especially bank details, to prevent payroll fraud.
  • Confirm the ESS works for contract and field staff, not only office employees.

HR Cloud alternatives — FAQs

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

The closest matches to HR Cloud on App Advisor are SmartHR (On request), Paycom (On request), HR WORKS (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HR Cloud, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to HR Cloud?+

Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: HRSaathi (Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to HR Cloud?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, HRSaathi starts lowest at Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST. HRSaathi also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to HR Cloud?+

Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including SmartHR (On request), HRSaathi (Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST), PeopleStrong (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

HR Cloud vs SmartHR: which is better?+

SmartHR is the closest match to HR Cloud in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Coimbatore). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these HR Cloud alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in employee self-service (ess) software or a category HR Cloud also covers, and HR Cloud'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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