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Employee self-service (ESS) software · Alternatives
HRSaathi is an employee self-service (ess) software product from Skysoft IT Services Pvt Ltd, Lucknow, priced at Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 2 have a free plan, 13 are built in India, and 4 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to HRSaathi are AlexisHR (On request), SmartHR (On request), Ciphr (Paid plans), Paycom (On request) and HR WORKS (On request). Zoho People is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹48/month.
Cost
HRSaathi starts at Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST. 4 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
HRSaathi does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.
Reported limitation
Payroll, payslips, loans and incentives are locked to the Growth plan only
Reported limitation
Public pages do not explain PF, ESI, PT or TDS compliance handling
Reported limitation
Free and Startup plans offer email-only support with no phone help
Ranked by how closely each product matches HRSaathi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | HRSaathi (current) | Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 |  AlexisHR | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 2 |  SmartHR | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Ciphr | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Paycom | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  HR WORKS | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 6 |  Zoho People | ₹48/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | vs HRSaathi |
| 7 |  Workforce.com | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 8 |  Payboy | Paid plans | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 9 |  Kredily | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs HRSaathi |
| 10 |  HR Cloud | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 11 |  greytHR | From ₹2,495/mo (up to 50 employees) | No | Web | Yes | 4.9/5 | vs HRSaathi |
| 12 |  Qandle | ₹2,450/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Zimyo | ₹60/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Darwinbox | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  sumHR | ₹49 per user/month · Startup plan, billed annually | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs HRSaathi |
| 16 |  Keka HR | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | vs HRSaathi |
| 17 |  PeopleStrong | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  HRMantra | Price on request · Billed per active employee per month; no public rates | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Pocket HRMS | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  HROne | On request | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.4/5 |
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
Compared with HRSaathi
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 HRSaathi
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
Compared with HRSaathi
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
Compared with HRSaathi
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
Compared with HRSaathi
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · HRMS software · 4.8/5
HR management covering attendance, leave, onboarding and performance.
₹48/mo
Free plan available
Compared with HRSaathi
Key features
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
Compared with HRSaathi
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 HRSaathi
Kredily · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Free HR and payroll software for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
HR Cloud · El Segundo · Employee self-service (ESS) software · 4/5
HR platform for frontline teams connecting onboarding, core HR, engagement and payroll. | employee-self-service
On request
Quote-based
Compared with HRSaathi
The closest matches to HRSaathi on App Advisor are AlexisHR (On request), SmartHR (On request), Ciphr (Paid plans). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match HRSaathi, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Yes. 2 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Zoho People (₹48/mo), Kredily (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, compared with Free · paid from ₹450/month · Startup ₹450/month for first 15 users, plus GST for HRSaathi. Zoho People also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 13 alternatives are built in India, including SmartHR (On request), Zoho People (₹48/mo), Kredily (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
AlexisHR is the closest match to HRSaathi in our catalogue. Key differences: No free plan, unlike HRSaathi; Quote-only pricing, unlike HRSaathi. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in employee self-service (ess) software or a category HRSaathi also covers, and Skysoft IT Services Pvt 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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