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Keka Payroll is a hrms software product from Keka Technologies, Hyderabad, priced at ₹6,999/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 8 are built in India, and 20 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Keka Payroll are Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published), Paybooks Payroll (₹1,800/mo) and Deel (₹4,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹49/month.
Cost
Keka Payroll starts at ₹6,999/mo. 20 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Reported limitation
No prices on the India pricing page, so comparison shopping needs a sales call
Reported limitation
A setup fee applies to onboarding and its amount is not published
Reported limitation
Multiple legal entities (pay groups) are an add-on rather than part of a plan
Ranked by how closely each product matches Keka Payroll'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Keka Payroll (current) | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Marg Payroll | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  Paybooks | Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Paybooks Payroll | ₹1,800/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Deel | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Gusto | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  QuickBooks Payroll | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Remote | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  OnPay | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Square Payroll | ₹2,800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Multiplier | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Panther | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 13 |  Plane (Pilot) | ₹2,400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 14 |  uKnowva HRMS | Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing' | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  TeamNest | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  sumHR Payroll | ₹49/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 |
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
Key features
₹5,400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.7/5
Payroll and HR software with compliance services.
Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
Key features
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
Key features
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
Key features
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
Compared with Keka Payroll
Compared with Keka Payroll
₹2,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Keka Payroll
The closest matches to Keka Payroll on App Advisor are Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Keka Payroll, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Keka Payroll has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Among alternatives that publish a price, sumHR Payroll starts lowest at ₹49/mo, compared with ₹6,999/mo for Keka Payroll. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Marg Payroll (₹5,400/mo), Paybooks (Price on request · Software and outsourcing prices are not published). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Saral PayPack is the closest match to Keka Payroll in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹999/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹6,999/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Keka Payroll also covers, and Keka 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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