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Marg Payroll is a hrms software product from Marg ERP, New Delhi, priced at ₹5,400/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 7 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Marg Payroll are Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Keka Payroll (₹6,999/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 ₹100/month.
Cost
Marg Payroll starts at ₹5,400/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Ranked by how closely each product matches Marg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Marg Payroll (current) | ₹5,400/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 |  Saral PayPack | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Keka Payroll | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 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 |  Patriot Payroll | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Wagepoint | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho People Plus | ₹300/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Payroll by Deskera | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  uKnowva HRMS | Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing' | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  TeamNest | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Xero Payroll | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Relyon Softech · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.6/5
Payroll software with statutory compliance.
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
Key features
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
Key features
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 Marg Payroll
Key features
Paybooks · Bengaluru · HRMS software · 4.5/5
Payroll software plus managed payroll services.
₹1,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
₹4,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
Key features
₹3,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
Key features
₹3,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
Compared with Marg Payroll
Compared with Marg Payroll
₹2,800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Marg Payroll
The closest matches to Marg Payroll on App Advisor are Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Keka Payroll (₹6,999/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 Marg Payroll, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Marg Payroll has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Among alternatives that publish a price, uKnowva HRMS starts lowest at Price on request · Both editions show 'Call for pricing', compared with ₹5,400/mo for Marg Payroll. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Yes. 7 alternatives are built in India, including Saral PayPack (₹6,000/mo), Keka Payroll (₹6,999/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 Marg Payroll in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹600/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹5,400/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
Every product listed sits in hrms software or a category Marg Payroll also covers, and Marg ERP'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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